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The 7 Best Wenchi Crater Lake Day Trips

7 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $109

A three-hour drive west of Addis, then a walk or a horse ride down into the caldera to a lake with a monastery island in it. These 7 are compared on whether the horse is included, how long you get at the bottom, and what the return climb involves.

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Wenchi Crater Lake Full-Day Trip from Addis Ababa

Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church - Pickup and the 155 km drive: why logistics matter on this route
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Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church

2.Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Day trip from Addis Ababa to Wenchi Crater for a boat ride, hiking, and culture, then a dinner show in the capital. $150.

“I had an amazing time. The landscape is beautiful and the experience of knowing how people from the community live is very enriching. I am very happy with the choice I made to go there with Newey. You have to be couscious that it takes a while to get to the lake and return, but it is absolutely worth it.”

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Day Trip to Lake Wenchi

3.Day Trip to Lake Wenchi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $175

Full-day trip from Addis Ababa to Lake Wenchi crater, with hot springs, hikes past villages, and a boat to the island church.

“I had an amazing day trip to Lake Wenchi with Oli, Abraham, and our driver (apologies for missing his name). The pick-up was perfectly on time, and the entire itinerary was well-organised, allowing us to enjoy every moment without feeling rushed. The journey to the lake was smooth, and the scenery along the way was stunning. At Lake Wenchi, our local guide was very knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights about the area. The weather was absolutely perfect, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a fantastic trip with a friendly and professional team – highly recommended!Read more”

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A day trip to Wench crater Lake - The Drive Through Oromia Highlands: What Your Eyes Will Catch on the Way
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A day trip to Wench crater Lake

4.A day trip to Wench crater Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $132

A day trip from Addis Ababa to Wenchi Crater Lake, with a guided shore walk, optional mule ride, and serene views.

“I went to wenchi with my friends... the service was great, we all enjoyed it very much. The lake was chefs kiss. If you're in Ethiopia, this is a place to go to”

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A perfect day trip to Lake wenchi from Addis Ababa - Entering the crater day: your first Wenchi moments
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A perfect day trip to Lake wenchi from Addis Ababa

5.A perfect day trip to Lake wenchi from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

Day trip from Addis Ababa to Lake Wenchi: crater lake boat cruise, rim trekking, hot springs, and an island church stop, small group.

“It was a fantastic day. All was organised very well. Good contact. Place is definitely worth to visit. No hidden costs, all was clear and the way as we want it. Highly recommend!”

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Two days Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest - Price and logistics: is $328.21 per person good value?
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Two days Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest

6.Two days Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $328

Two days in Ethiopia: hike Lake Wenchi, soak mineral hot springs, then bird in Menagesha Forest for endemic species. Private guided tour.

“This trip really was wonderful. The view , the lake, the forest, the wild animals, everything was so perfect. Ethio Travel and Tours did an amazing job organizing these wonderful destinations together.”

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Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip - First stop: Woliso, a spa town with real Ethiopian coffee
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Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip

7.Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $166

Private day trip to Wonchi Crater Lake from Addis Ababa, with Woliso coffee, crater hikes, Guder Falls, a boat to Cherkos, and a honey visit.

“This trip exceeded my expectations! The guide was fantastic and made the day both fun and exciting. During the hike, an additional guide joined us, providing valuable information and helping us find great spots for pictures. The hike was incrediRead more”

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