Ethiopia · Hiking

1-Day Wenchi Lake Nature Tour with Hiking, Boating and Horse Riding

1 Day Round trip from QVXM+6P Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a horse ride around Wenchi Lake
02 Take in the beautiful views along the lake shore
03 Boat to the monastery island for a picnic lunch
04 Explore Wenchi's volcanic crater landscape on foot

Discover the beautiful scenery of Wenchi Lake on a full-day trip from Addis Ababa. Drive through the Ethiopian countryside to this volcanic crater lake, then explore the area on foot with walk options ranging from 1 to 5 hours. Enjoy horseback riding, a boat ride to the monastery island, and a picnic lunch surrounded by nature for an unforgettable outdoor experience.

Choose the type of walk you enjoy, as there are different options available, ranging from 1 to 5 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Addis Ababa

Languages Amharic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Trip to Wenchi Crater Lake

Get picked up from your hotel after breakfast and enjoy a drive of about 2-5 hours (150 km) to the beautiful area of Wenchi.
Reach Wenchi by 09:00 AM, meet your local guide, and get organized for the day.
Choose the type of walk you enjoy, as there are different options available, ranging from 1 to 5 hours.
Enjoy horseback riding.
Take a boat ride to the monastery island and enjoy a picnic lunch (lunch brought from Addis Ababa).
Start departing back to Addis Ababa by 04:00 PM.
Get dropped off at your hotel around sunset, no later than 06:00 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from QVXM+6P 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guide fee
Transportation
Entrance fees
Picnic lunch and beverage

What's Not Included

Alcohol drink
Souvenirs

What to bring

Hiking shoes
Jacket
Trekking materials

Know before you go

There is going to be a walk.
The weather might be cold or windy.
Wenchi Lake is a beautiful volcanic crater lake that is famed as "Africa Switzerland". It is also home to natural forests, hot springs, waterfalls, and a traditional village.
There are two roads to get to Wenchi from Addis Ababa: via Weliso and via Ambo.
Wenchi Lake is located 155 km from Addis Ababa, 38 km from Woliso, or 28 km from Ambo. The total distance is similar either way.

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