Ethiopia · Rural Experiences

A day trip to Wench crater Lake

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Addis Ababa. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day escape from Addis Ababa to Wenchi Crater Lake
02 Scenic landscapes of rolling farmland, valleys and waterfalls
03 Walk or ride a 2.5-mile (4-km) trail through villages and green fields
04 Peaceful lake views from the shore and dock
05 Option to hike or ride a mule along the lakeside
06 Set within the dramatic setting of an extinct volcano

Escape Addis Ababa for a full-day journey to Wenchi Crater Lake, set in the heart of an extinct volcano. Travel through rolling farmland, lush valleys and waterfall scenery before reaching this peaceful highland setting.

Walk or ride the 2.5-mile (4-km) trail to the lake, passing green fields and small villages along the way. Once at the shore, enjoy tranquil views from the dock, with time to hike or ride a mule along the lakeside and take in the natural beauty around you.

Once at the shore, enjoy tranquil views from the dock, with time to hike or ride a mule along the lakeside and take in the natural beauty around you.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Addis Ababa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Leave the city’s bustling streets for Wenchi Crater Lake, and enjoy the serenity of rolling farmland, lush valleys and waterfalls on a full-day tour from Addis Ababa to the heart of an extinct volcano. Walk or ride a 2.5-mile (4-km) trail to the edge of the lake, passing green fields and small villages. Take in views of the lake shore from a peaceful dock, with the chance to hike or ride a mule along the shore, or set out by boat to explore the lake’s small islands.

The route