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The 13 Best Crater Lake Day Trips from Addis Ababa

13 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $109

Wenchi sits in a collapsed caldera three hours west, with a horse ride or a steep walk down to the water and a monastery on the island. Bishoftu’s lakes are far closer and far easier. These 13 price both, and the drive is the deciding factor.

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Wenchi Crater Lake Full-Day Trip from Addis Ababa

1.Wenchi Crater Lake Full-Day Trip from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $109Our pick

Explore Wenchi Crater Lake from Addis Ababa with a guide, horseback ride, boat trip, hot springs, waterfalls, lunch, and coffee.

“Their attention to detail is remarkable. Hotels, guides, transportation – everything was handled seamlessly. I felt safe, informed, and relaxed the entire time.”

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Addis City Tour & Crater Lakes excursions in Debreziet! - Meeting Lucy at the National Museum
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Addis City Tour & Crater Lakes excursions in Debreziet!

2.Addis City Tour & Crater Lakes excursions in Debreziet!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $130

Review of Addis Ababa and Debrezeit, including Lucy, Mount Entoto, crater lakes, pickup, price, timing, and practical tips.

“I had an outstanding experience in Addis and Debreziet with Aspire Ethiopia Tours and my guide Gashaw. I only had a few days in town and I looked for a personalised adventure that could show me around not as a tourist but as a local. I did thiRead more”

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Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church - Reaching a lake inside an extinct volcano
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Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Review of Wenchi Crater Lake from Addis Ababa, with hiking, boat ride, Kirkos Monastery, lunch, private transport, and practical tips.

“Our guide Joseph was amazing, I highly recommend him! The view is also stunning and the place offers many activities from hiking to horse riding. Travellers must count on some traffic around Addis, but the long ride is definitely worth the experience especially with such an extraordinary guide like Joseph.”

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Day Trip to Lake Wenchi

4.Day Trip to Lake Wenchi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $175

Explore Lake Wenchi from Addis Ababa by road, on foot, horseback, and boat, with crater views, hot springs, villages, and island visits.

“I had an amazing time exploring Lake Wenchi with Oli, Amatchew, and Abraham. As a solo female traveller they made me feel completely safe throughout the whole journey, and shared many stories and information about Ethiopia and its culture. The drive to the Lake is about 3 hours, but the scenery along the way is very beautiful as you cross several villages and rural areas, so you won’t feel bored. The location of the lake itself is stunning, and quite a popular tourist destination especially for local tourists. You will do a small hike and then stop by the mud baths and hot springs. You’ll then enjoy a short boat…”

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A day trip to Wench crater Lake - The 2.5-mile trail down to the water
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A day trip to Wench crater Lake

5.A day trip to Wench crater Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $132

Review of the Wenchi Crater Lake day trip from Addis Ababa, with hiking, mule rides, highland views, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“I had an amazing experience on this tour! The guide Seid was knowledgeable, friendly, and made every moment enjoyable. The itinerary was well-organized, and the destination was stunning. I highly recommend this tour through Liyu Ethiopian tours to anyone looking for a memorable adventure!”

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A perfect day trip to Lake wenchi from Addis Ababa - Reaching the crater rim at about 3,000 meters
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A perfect day trip to Lake wenchi from Addis Ababa

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

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

Escape Addis for Lake Wenchi’s crater views, boat ride, village paths, hot springs, and island church on an active day trip.

“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 - What the Lake Wenchi day feels like in practice
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Two days Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest

7.Two days Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $328

Review of a two-day Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest tour from Addis Ababa, with hiking, horseback riding, hot springs, wildlife, and value advice.

“This was a phenomenal trip. It was expertly planned and we owe it to this travel for crafting such a great overall experience. We can’t thank them enough for organizing this trip.We really loved the the travel destinations, hotel choices Read more”

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Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip - The Road from Addis Ababa to Woliso
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Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip

8.Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $166

Review of a private Wonchi Crater Lake day trip from Addis Ababa, with boat rides, hiking, waterfalls, coffee, wildlife, and local culture.

“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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Day trip to breathtaking Wonchi Crater Lake - Reaching the crater rim at about 3,300 meters
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Day trip to breathtaking Wonchi Crater Lake

10.Day trip to breathtaking Wonchi Crater Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $260

Review of Wonchi Crater Lake from Addis Ababa, with horse riding, hiking, hot springs, waterfalls, boat trips, and an island church.

“Wonderful tour with a hike in the mountain doen de lake and a beautiful excursion by boat with the people of the lake, very keen and committed with the preservation of the environment.”

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Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu - Bishoftu Lake and the Oromo traditions behind the scenery
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Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu

Two days Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest - What the Lake Wenchi day feels like in practice
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Two days Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest

13.Two days Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $312

Spend two days from Addis Ababa exploring Lake Wenchi by foot or boat, then hiking Menagesha Forest for monkeys, birds, and mountain air.

“Lake Wenchi and Menagesha forest tour was a great thing to do while you are in Addis Ababa Ethiopan. Both places werewolf beautiful, the nature, the wild animals.the forest everything was so Enjoyable. Guide to Addis Staff members did a great job on our two days trip.”

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