Addis Ababa: Wenchi Crater Lake Eco-Adventure & Village Tour

Escape Addis Ababa for a day in the Oromo countryside. Enjoy a scenic walk, a boat ride on Wenchi Crater Lake, a traditional Oromo meal, and a coffee ceremony with locals.
Leave Addis before the morning rush and travel toward Wenchi’s dramatic highlands, a region known for its volcanic cliffs, steaming springs, and quiet rural life. Upon arrival, be welcomed by community guides from Wenchi Eco Village—partners who protect the area while sharing their traditions with visitors.

Begin with a slow-paced scenic walk down toward the water, passing through barley fields, waterfalls, and traditional tukul houses. Along the way, learn how highland farmers use the fertile volcanic soil, discover the local plant medicine, and enjoy panoramic viewpoints rarely visited by regular tours.

At the crater floor, take a hand-crafted wooden boat to cross the calm lake toward tiny island monasteries and bird-filled reed areas. The boat ride is serene, perfect for photography and for understanding how the lake sustains life for the surrounding villages.

For lunch, visit a family compound, where your hosts prepare an authentic Oromo meal using farm ingredients—injera, vegetables, and home-churned butter. Enjoy a traditional coffee roasting ceremony, hear village stories, and participate in simple daily activities like grinding grains or learning a few Afaan Oromo phrases.

In the afternoon, choose between a gentle horseback ride led by local farmers or a relaxed uphill hike with multiple rest stops and landscape viewpoints. Return to Addis in the early evening with unforgettable memories of local connections and Wenchi’s volcanic beauty.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.