Ethiopia · Geological Wonders

1-Day Wancii Crater Lake Tour from Addis Ababa with Boat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Addis Ababa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Wancii Crater Lake, one of Ethiopia's most beautiful volcanic lakes
02 Walk through the amazing countryside surrounded by old indigenous trees
03 Take a boat ride across the lake to a monastery on a small island
04 Enjoy a horseback ride on the return journey after your lakeside visit

Spend a day exploring Wancii Crater Lake, the oldest and most beautiful crater lake formed on the highest volcano in Ethiopia, located 98 km west of Addis Ababa. Stroll around the picturesque lake, enjoy a boat ride on its cool, pristine water, and take a horseback ride in this one-day tour. The experience also includes time to visit a monastery on a small island and admire the surrounding countryside.

Stroll around the lake and enjoy a boat ride to a monastery on the small island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Addis Ababa, Hagere Hiywet, Giyon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wancii Crater Lake, Island Monastery and Horseback Ride

Pick up at 5:30 am from your hotel in Addis Ababa.
Drive west via Ambo Road to Wancii Crater Lake.
Arrive at Ambo town and then walk downhill to the lake, enjoying the amazing countryside along the way, surrounded by old indigenous trees.
Stroll around the lake and enjoy a boat ride to a monastery on the small island.
Have a picnic lunch on the island.
Ride on horseback on your way back to the car and return to Addis Ababa via Woliso Town.

End of the tour.

The route