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Home/Destinations/Addis Ababa/Crater Lakes & Bishoftu

Crater Lakes & Bishoftu Tours

Escape to the lakes: easy day trips from Addis Ababa reach the resort town of Bishoftu (Debre Zeit) and its cluster of beautiful volcanic crater lakes, or the stunning Wonchi crater lake. Relaxing scenery, birdlife and lakeside dining a short drive from the capital.

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Full Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Addis Ababa
Full Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
4.9(565)·6–7 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds
Addis Ababa
Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds
4.9(356)·8–9 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour
4.7(292)·7–8 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa
4.9(198)·7–9 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Addis Ababa & Mount Entoto View Point, Museums Palace,Market Tour
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa & Mount Entoto View Point, Museums Palace,Market Tour
5.0(171)·4–6 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Prepare for the Best Day Tour in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Prepare for the Best Day Tour in Addis Ababa
4.9(116)·6 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge
Addis Ababa
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge
4.6(79)·6–8 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Addis Ababa Layover Tour – Customizable City Highlights
−6%
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Layover Tour – Customizable City Highlights
5.0(64)·4–6 hours
from$56$60/ person
via Viator
2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
5.0(52)·2 days
from$221/ person
via Viator
Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture
Addis Ababa
Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture
4.3(22)·9 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge - Day Tour from Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge - Day Tour from Addis Ababa
4.9(21)·7–9 hours
from$273/ person
via Viator
Turn Your Layover Into an Unforgettable Ethiopian Experience
Addis Ababa
Turn Your Layover Into an Unforgettable Ethiopian Experience
5.0(21)·5–9 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Addis City Tour + Bishoftu Crater Lakes Excursions
Addis Ababa
Addis City Tour + Bishoftu Crater Lakes Excursions
5.0(18)·6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu
Addis Ababa
Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu
4.4(15)·7–10 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Explore Wenchi Crater Lake: Ethiopia's Hidden Natural Wonder
Addis Ababa
Explore Wenchi Crater Lake: Ethiopia's Hidden Natural Wonder
4.9(15)·8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Ziet
Addis Ababa
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Ziet
5.0(12)·9h 30min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church
Addis Ababa
Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church
4.9(12)·9–10 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa
4.9(12)·9 days
from$1,588/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu
Addis Ababa
Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu
5.0(10)·7–8 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge
Addis Ababa
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge
4.2(9)·6–9 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
Same-day adventure of Debre Libanos & Jema Gorge excursions
Addis Ababa
Same-day adventure of Debre Libanos & Jema Gorge excursions
5.0(9)·5–7 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
4.9(8)·2 days
from$845/ person
via Viator
Day Trip To Lake Ziway
Addis Ababa
Day Trip To Lake Ziway
5.0(8)·11 hours
from$275/ person
via Viator
Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip
Addis Ababa
Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip
5.0(7)·9 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit
5.0(6)·8 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Wenchi Crater Lake: Hike, Hot Springs & Local Market
Addis Ababa
Wenchi Crater Lake: Hike, Hot Springs & Local Market
4.8(6)·10h 48min
from$164/ person
via Viator
Addis Ababa Spa Day Trip To Debre Ziet(Resort Towns)
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Spa Day Trip To Debre Ziet(Resort Towns)
5.0(6)·5–6 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Wenchi Crater Lake
Addis Ababa
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Wenchi Crater Lake
5.0(5)·10h 30min
from$180/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu
Addis Ababa
Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu
3.2(5)·9 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Half Day Addis Ababa City Explore
Addis Ababa
Half Day Addis Ababa City Explore
5.0(5)·4 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Bishoftu Crater Lakes: Hiking, Flamingos & Wildlife Near Addis.
Addis Ababa
Bishoftu Crater Lakes: Hiking, Flamingos & Wildlife Near Addis.
5.0(5)·5–8 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from Addis Ababa: Historical Monasteries & Scenic Nature
Addis Ababa
Day Trip from Addis Ababa: Historical Monasteries & Scenic Nature
5.0(4)·9 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Mount Zuqualla
Addis Ababa
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Mount Zuqualla
5.0(4)·9h 30min
from$200/ person
via Viator
Day Trips from Addis Ababa See Monastery, Nature, Animals, Birds
Addis Ababa
Day Trips from Addis Ababa See Monastery, Nature, Animals, Birds
4.8(4)·8 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Stone Age and Medieval Tour from Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Private Full-Day Stone Age and Medieval Tour from Addis Ababa
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya
Addis Ababa
Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya
5.0(3)·10–12 hours
from$375/ person
via Viator
Nature Escape with Wenchi Crater Lake Day Tour
Addis Ababa
Nature Escape with Wenchi Crater Lake Day Tour
5.0(2)·11–20 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Bishoftu (Debre Zeit) – Lakes, Nature & Relaxation
Addis Ababa
Day Trip to Bishoftu (Debre Zeit) – Lakes, Nature & Relaxation
5.0(2)·6–7 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Wenchi Crater Lake Tour from Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Wenchi Crater Lake Tour from Addis Ababa
5.0(2)·8–10 hours
from$365/ person
via Viator
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Blue Nile Gorge & Debre Libanose monastery
Addis Ababa
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Blue Nile Gorge & Debre Libanose monastery
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Wenchi Crate Lake ADVENTURE Day Trip From ADDIS ABABA
Addis Ababa
Wenchi Crate Lake ADVENTURE Day Trip From ADDIS ABABA
8 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Birdwatching at Bishoftu Creator lake Day Trip from Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Birdwatching at Bishoftu Creator lake Day Trip from Addis Ababa
6–8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
from Addis to Bisheftu Lake Side Boat Tour
Addis Ababa
from Addis to Bisheftu Lake Side Boat Tour
6 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator
Guided Full Day City Tours of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Guided Full Day City Tours of Addis Ababa
1–12 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Guided Excursion Tour from Addis Ababa to Debre Zeit
Addis Ababa
Guided Excursion Tour from Addis Ababa to Debre Zeit
5–6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Addis Ababa City Tour with Entoto Mountains Guided Hike
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa City Tour with Entoto Mountains Guided Hike
5–6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Addis Ababa Full Day City Tour
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Full Day City Tour
6–7 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator

Crater Lakes & Bishoftu in Addis Ababa — FAQ

What are the crater lakes near Addis Ababa?
The town of Bishoftu (Debre Zeit) has several volcanic crater lakes, and the scenic Wonchi crater lake lies further out, all popular day trips.
How far is Bishoftu from Addis Ababa?
Bishoftu is about an hour from Addis Ababa, an easy and relaxing day trip.
What can you do at the crater lakes?
Enjoy scenic views, birdwatching, boat rides, lakeside resorts and dining in a tranquil natural setting.

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