Day trip to Wenchi Crater Lake
Day trip to Wenchi Crater Lake
By Adefa Tours Ethiopia
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discover the crater lake of Wanchi one of amazing crater lake in Ethiopia. This impressive crater lake is a scenic spot in Wanechi. Considered sacred by the orthodox Christian people, it is home to the famous Cherques church. Escape into Ethiopia tours will help you explore this extraordinary crater Lake. Feel the walk from the very beginning of the top. Walking down and hike up back to the beginning will give you incredible landscape and see the biodiversity that flourishes in this region.
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Ages 15-70, max of 12 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: English, French
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Highlights
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- All Fees and Taxes
- Banana / orange
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Wenchi Crater Lake & Hiking
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
- Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 171150P11- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 171150P11
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Itinerary
- 1Lake Wanchi sits in the volcanic crater of mount Wanechi crater. Aside from the natural beauty and the holy saint Cherqus church, the lake and the surrounding area are known for its many hot springs. You will discover the Ambo the natural sparkling water, which is very famous country wide. And you will walk through other water springs. Start driving from Addis to Wanechi crater Lake, then soon take a short boat trip to the island and visit the church on the island. After visiting the churches cross the lake and start walking to the hot spring and to the natural fall. End your walking and back to the car to drive back to Addis Ababa. Cross the lake with traditional boat Visit the churches of Cherques on the island Discover the incredible landscape Wonder the crater lake and enjoy the many hiking trails in the area. Observe the birds in this area as you will walk through the forests
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