Excursion to the Crater Lake of Wanchi

In the early morning, pick you up from your place and depart to Wanchi Crater Lake via the town of Ambo town (144 km asphalt road), situated in the western side of the capital. Snacks,fruits and water will be served in your vehicle. Up on arrival at Wanchi, our local guide will join us and and settle the obligatory fees at the office. Then, we will drive up hill for a kilometer and our driver drop us there for a trail and he will meet us later at the shore of the lake. Begin your hiking or horseback riding on the hillside of the crater through the natural forest with a beautiful scenery. Inside the forest, you will observe different tree species, alpine vegetation, aquatic and terrestrial bird species, and mammals. After that, descend down to the natural hot-spring. Soak in the natural mud-pool and take bath in hot-spring for a relaxation and rejuvenation. Picnic Agelgil lunch will be served at the green fields near to the hot-spring.

Later on, continue hiking or horse back riding to the villages through the beautiful grassland water streams. You will have a short break to visit one of households in one of the villages to observe their daily lifestyle. Continue hiking to the shore of the lake and take in views of the lake shore from a peaceful dock. Then, our boat will pick you up to cross the lake. On the way, if time allows, stop over on the island of the lake and visit the monastery of Cherkos. Then meet our vehicle and drive to the other side of the lake for a panoramic view and photo stop. Then back to Addis Ababa. Drop off at your place. End of the trip.