• Wonchi Crater Lake | ወንጭ ሀይቅ - Embark on a delightful day trip to the northern Crater Lake Wenchi. Enjoy a 5-6 hour hike (or riding tour) through the picturesque countryside. Descend to the crater lake and cross it by boat. On a small island, visit a monastery and church. From the opposite side of the lake, journey back through a charming green valley with numerous clear water springs and small streams. The path leads past water-powered corn mills, still in use today for processing teff, a local grain. Return to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
• Ambo - Ambo (Oromo: Amboo) is a town in west-central Ethiopia, situated in the West Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, west of Addis Ababa. It serves as the capital city of the West Shewa zone. This town is located at a latitude and longitude of 8°59′N 37°51′E and an elevation of 2,101 meters.

Ambo is renowned for its mineral water, bottled just outside the town, and is reportedly the most popular brand in Ethiopia. Nearby attractions include Mount Wenchi to the south with its crater lake, and the Guder and Huluka Falls. Ambo also hosts a research station of the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, established in 1977, focusing on protecting major crops in Ethiopia. The town’s market day is Saturday.

• Blue Badge guide
• Government taxes
• Entrance Fee
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Tea and coffee
• Brunch

• Gratuities

Wenchi, located on the foothill of a dormant volcano, is a striking testament to a mighty volcanic eruption that happened in the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic Era, and is a three-hour journey from the capital city, Addis Ababa. The volcano, which last erupted about a millennium ago, formed an uneven caldera of rock that’s now clad in a vibrant green blanket of vegetation. This magnificent crater boasts of a vast lake speckled with tiny islands, thermal mineral springs, cascading waterfalls, picturesque valleys and fertile farmland. In addition, an ancient monastery with a church on one of the lake islands further adds to the charm and allure of this place. The spectacular landscape and the wonderful scenic beauty make Wenchi Crater Lake nothing short of a heaven on earth. It’s fascinating to think that one of the most influential volcanoes from the past is now a place abundant with natural gifts, including hot springs and waterfalls.

Activities such as horse riding, local boat rowing, hiking, soaking in the natural hot spring and camping are the major attractions of this place.

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