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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.

54 tours · prices per person, book with partner

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
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 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 to breathtaking Wonchi Crater Lake
Addis Ababa
Day trip to breathtaking Wonchi Crater Lake
5.0(2)·2 days
from$200/ 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
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
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
Wonchi Crater Lake Full Day Tour with Trekking
Addis Ababa
Wonchi Crater Lake Full Day Tour with Trekking
7–8 hours
from$450/ person
via Viator
3 Days Harar and Wonchi Crater Lake Tour
Addis Ababa
3 Days Harar and Wonchi Crater Lake Tour
3 days
from$890/ 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 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
Day Trip to Debra Zeit
Addis Ababa
Day Trip to Debra Zeit
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$100/ 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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(22)·7–9 hours
from$273/ person
via Viator
Day Trip Debre Libanos Bule Nile George and Portugal Bridge
Addis Ababa
Day Trip Debre Libanos Bule Nile George and Portugal Bridge
4.9(12)·9 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Historical and Nature Day Trip To Debre Libanos Monastery
Addis Ababa
Historical and Nature Day Trip To Debre Libanos Monastery
5.0(13)·9–10 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip To Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge
Addis Ababa
Private Day Trip To Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge
8 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge Day Trips
Addis Ababa
Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge Day Trips
9 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Day trip to Debre Libanos Monastry and Portugase bridge
Addis Ababa
Day trip to Debre Libanos Monastry and Portugase bridge
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$120/ 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
Private 02 Days Addis Ababa & Debre Libanos Monastery, Baboons…
Addis Ababa
Private 02 Days Addis Ababa & Debre Libanos Monastery, Baboons…
5.0(2)·2 days
from$220/ 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 to Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma Valley
Addis Ababa
Day trip to Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma Valley
7–8 hours
from$113/ 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
Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu
Addis Ababa
Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu
3.2(5)·9 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Wonchi Crater lake
Addis Ababa
Day Trip to Wonchi Crater lake
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$190/ 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
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
Full Day Trip to Lake Wonchi
Addis Ababa
Full Day Trip to Lake Wonchi
5.0(1)·7–9 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Full Day Trip to Lake Wonchi
Addis Ababa
Full Day Trip to Lake Wonchi
4.0(5)·7–9 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Lake Wonchi
Addis Ababa
Day Trip to Lake Wonchi
6–9 hours
from$310/ person
via Viator
Day Trip To Creater Lakes In Bishoftu
Addis Ababa
Day Trip To Creater Lakes In Bishoftu
5.0(2)·10 hours
from$132/ 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 to Wenchi Crater Lake
Addis Ababa
Day trip to Wenchi Crater Lake
12 hours
from$148/ 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
Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit
5.0(6)·8 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge
Addis Ababa
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge
5.0(6)·9h 45min
from$100/ 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
Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge
Addis Ababa
Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge
8h 30min
from$150/ person
via Viator
Escape From Addis - Day Trip To Debre Libanos And The Portuguese Bridge
Addis Ababa
Escape From Addis - Day Trip To Debre Libanos And The Portuguese Bridge
4.9(17)·1 day
from$150/ 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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