Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip
Description
Wonchi Crater Lake is the beautiful legacy of a once powerful volcano. Tucked in the mountains outside of the town of Ambo, it provides stunning scenery including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys Sitting in the shadow of Mount Wonchi, Wonchi Crater Lake is the beautiful legacy of a once powerful volcano. Tucked in the mountains outside the town of Woliso, it provides stunning scenery including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys. An ancient island church called Cherkos is accessible via a boat ride across the lake. The area is great for short hikes and even horseback riding is available for those who wish to do so. A experienced and knowledgeable driver and tour guide will make this day to wenchi crater a unique experience. Enjoy a boat ride over the lake and a hike through the crater along natural mineral water springs, visit the ancient island church called Cherkos, meet local community, learn about their way of life and watch exotic birdlife and wildlife
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Itinerary
Enjoy the drive from Addis Abeba to Wonchi passing along the typical country side with green Banana and Insent plantaitions and the special traditional houses. Make a stop in Woliso. Woliso is a town in the Oromia region lying to the west of Addis Ababa. It is best known as a spa town and place of relaxation to Ethiopians – bath houses and hotels were constructed here as early as the 1930s Enjoy the taste a real Etiopine coffee made in the traditional way
Enjoy the great scenery of the Wonchi Crater and its Lake, including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys. The area is great for short hikes and even horseback riding is available for those who wish to do so. Visit the peaceful Guder Falls. You can hick down to the lake and take a boot ride over the lake to the ancient island church called Cherkos. Get the chance to watch the special bird life and observe the Colombose monkey
Visit a local family and learn about there way of living and how they use the local honey (1h) Drive back to Addis Abeba (2.5h)
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up at any hotel / lodge or any other conviniet place for you.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
The absolute best ever. 100/10. Guides were so lovely. Punctual, professional, smart friendly. This is a must. But found out the company does a lot more tours. I’d stick with them. I could talk about this trip forever. Great memories. Spectacular views. Get ready to hike in altitude. If you are out of shape, I’d skip the hiking. Horse riding was the best, then there’s the hike through vegetation to the boat, which takes you across this luminescent lake. A brief hike after and it’s lunch time. Hate to safe it but this was my tastiest meal in Ethiopia, even better than what I had at Marcus Samuelson’s overrated restaurant (caveat: view from 47th Flr phenomenal).
Best experience ever! 10/10. Great guide and driver. Tour itself phenomenal. Horse riding so fun, hiking, boat ride, what an incredible experience. Lunch was phenomenal. Memories for a life time.
It was a great experience to discover beauty of Ethiopia with a mini trekking. Yaya is e great guide telling everything around area. Highly recommended.
That was a very well arranged day tour from A to Z . Anyone visiting Addis shouldn’t miss the views after the city up towards the crater lake and its beautiful views. Also seeing the views around the mud pond plus the tiny waterfall.It is very stiff coming up from the lake and also the mud ponds area. It’s better to ride a horse.
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 incredibly enjoyable, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The local people were friendly and willing to take photos with us. There is a delightful boat ride that also brings you to a charming monastery. Bringing small items or bills for the children and the church is a good idea, as they genuinely enjoy interacting with tourists.
cool trip to the rural area outside Addis. The trips are well organized. Eyayaw is also aware of the security situation and is a good point of contact for tours in Ethiopia. At the place you make an approximate 2-hour hike (easy) and a boat tour. You can also admire locals' cabins and their ways of life. The drive is also interesting, as you pass remote villages.
If you want to get out of the city, this tour is a must! The views will take your breath away. Eyayaw is an amazing guide. I highly recommend the tour!
