Wenchi Crater Lake: Explore a Volcanic Paradise

Wonchi, an extinct volcano, rises to 3,380 meters above sea level and features a crater with a large lake, hot mineral springs, waterfalls, picturesque valleys, and farmland. An ancient monastery with a church is located on one of the islands in the lake.

Duration: 10 hours, 48 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • QWV2+89 Shube - Planning a day trip from Addis Ababa? Consider visiting Wenchi Crater Lake for a delightful weekend getaway. Located 155 km west of Addis Ababa, between Ambo and Weliso, this extinct volcano features a crater with a large lake, hot mineral springs, waterfalls, picturesque valleys, and farmland. An ancient monastery with a church is…
What's Included
  • WiFi on board and boat ride + admission to the Monastery
  • Professional guide service + Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Drinking bottled water + Experience Ethiopian Coffee
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Admission fees - Wenchi crater Lake & Fuel surcharge
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Horse riding
Location
Edna Mall
Cameroon Street
Feel free to order pick up points anywhere in Addis
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bukai2016
Nov 18, 2025
Great day trip - highly recommend - I booked this tour right before leaving Ethiopia, and I’m glad I did. Yonas (our guide) tailored the experience to accommodate everyone’s interests in the group and he was also very knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour. The crater lake itself is stunning and there are a few activities to choose from that suite your interests - we ended up going to the market and hiking up and down the crater as well. I highly recommend this tour for anyone that is considering it.
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V9727hhss
Jun 13, 2025
Beautiful location and excellently organised - This was a wonderful trip and organised brilliantly. Yonas was a knowledgeable tour guide and was extremely flexible to accommodate to our (changing!) needs. We did this as a day-trip and was advised to leave early so that we had maximum time to enjoy the crater and the beautiful surroundings. The drive from Addis is pleasant and you will pass through lots of greenery and small villages with ample photo ops. Having a local lunch and observing the infamous coffee ceremony was incredibly special. I wouldn’t hesitate to book future tours with Yonas!
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Duressab
May 29, 2025
Amazing views . Our tour guide Gezahagn was phenomenal. I proposed to my girlfriend and he went above and beyond to help - Amazing views . Our tour guide Gezahagn was phenomenal. I proposed to my girlfriend and he went above and beyond to help out. I highly recommend him .
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Jennyjm3442lk
May 3, 2025
Perfect day out at Wenchi! - Yonas organised an amazing trip to Lake Wenchi! The guide met us seamlessly and had a perfect day planned out - a great hike round the stunning lake, seeing all the sites and viewing points for rhus stunning scenery, visiting the church by boat, and a traditional ethiopian lunch. I live in Addis and it was the perfect day out, a big thanks to Yonas !
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From $164
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).