Ethiopia · City Tours

2-Day Addis Ababa Sightseeing Tour with Wenchi Crater Lake

2 Days Round trip from Arat Kilo area Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at Holy Trinity Cathedral and its unique architectural style
02 Drive up Mount Entoto for panoramic views of Addis Ababa
03 Discover the National Museum and the Ethnological Museum's cultural collections
04 Explore Wenchi Crater Lake, an extinct volcano in the Oromia region

Explore Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley, with visits to Holy Trinity Cathedral, the National Museum, Addis Ababa University, and more. This 2-day tour also takes you to Mount Entoto for panoramic views over the city and to Wenchi Crater Lake, an extinct volcano between Ambo and Weliso in the Oromia region.

This 2-day tour also takes you to Mount Entoto for panoramic views over the city and to Wenchi Crater Lake, an extinct volcano between Ambo and Weliso in the Oromia region.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Addis Ababa City Tour and Mount Entoto

Pick up from your hotel and drive to Holy Trinity Cathedral, which has a unique architectural style.
Visit the National Museum, and on the way, see the Liberty Monument.
Drive up to Mount Entoto to visit the old palace of King Menelik, St. Mary Church, and the museum, and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Addis Ababa.
Enjoy a short break, then proceed to the Ethnological Museum and admire cultural materials representing the country's different nationalities.
Continue to La Gare to see the old train station and the city bus station. On the way, see the Struggle Monument, the Lion of Judah Monument, and the National Theatre.

Day 02

Wenchi Crater Lake Excursion

Drive west of Addis Ababa to Wenchi Crater Lake.
Explore the crater of an extinct volcano in the Oromia region.
Continue uphill for a kilometre to reach the departure point. You have the option of hiking the 4 km to the lakeshore on your own or descending on horseback.
Visit a couple of villages, an open field, and a small dock.
Explore Deber, an island with a monastery.