Wenchi Crater Lake
Wenchi Crater Lake
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- stive W5tDallas, Texas3 contributionsamazingI believe my images from this trip stood up much better than my frist trips to Ethiopia. My guide Yonas, who is alos a verey safe driver and all the local guides were very attentive and did a wonderful job in assisting me during my entire trip. To get inside the lake and to the church in Christmas morning with thousands of people already there was un-think of task. I strongly recommend Yonas and his crew if you are looking for a unique trip to this wonderful lakeVisited January 2023Written February 24, 2023
- Bella CGisenyi, Rwanda1 contributionYonas- highly recommendBased on many recommendations here, i got Yonas (+251 976389898 on whats app its his number for whats app you could just call him or send sms I highly recommend Yonas I took 2 different trips with him, the first 1 day trip outside of Addis to lake wenchi and the second all day trip in Addis. In both trips the driver guide( Yonas) was great professional and very kind. He took me the the special authentic places and do everything to satisfy me. Highly recommend If you haven't been to a market in Africa before, Mercato is a must, nothing like the others in the rest of the world, and it would be the highlight of your trip in Addis. It is another world outside of this one. thank you Yonas BellaVisited December 2022Written January 17, 2023
- james l2 contributionsRound Way To Lake Wenchi from Addis AbabaYonas is very kind and as a Driver guide he know everything about Wenchi and the history of the Monastery!! lot of things about the place and motivate us during the trekking. He is also friendly to every one at the village he knows everybody we felt very safe during our stay with Him The Lake is is absolutely amazing, the lake is so clean you can even swim so much green and relaxing! You feel absorbed in the silence, you can only ear the sounds of birds. you can see also baboons, coulomb's monkey I leave the contact of Yonas: Email yona177@yahoo.com WhatsApp +251976389898 local phone is 0913384298Visited March 2023Traveled with friendsWritten April 13, 2023
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CanadianHabesha
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia75 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Road in from either Ambo or Woliso is a bumpy 2hrs to say the least...but beautiful countryside. All the locals want to be your tour guide, better to insist on speaking with the park office worker to pay with receipt entrance and parking fees. We opted to stay at the top lookout rather than hike/horseback ride down to the lake. Have been to the bottom and across on a dug out canoe before, an adventure to be sure, but need to have lots of time & energy. Beautiful vistas & a great picnic spot, it's just unfortunate to be overwhelmed by the locals. Usually breezy all year round best to dress in layers. No food/snacks/water to be purchased locally, bring whatever you may need. Very little tourist infrastructure, look forward to more appropriate eco development.
Written October 4, 2021
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julia l
1 contribution
Mar 2023
Jonas was a fantastic guide- caring, kind, great with the service , and full of wonderful information. was also an incredible driver and helped make everything feel easy. he is a great guide and went above and beyond to get us every experience we wanted (including city Tour ). I highly recommend this tour
Written April 24, 2023
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Maereg Abegaz
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia33 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
Wenchi crater lake is one of the places to visit near Addis. Since the distance from Addis is 120km, this make it feasible for a day trip. The beautiful nature says about it, the feeling also stays for long.
Written April 18, 2021
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Yared Sisay
1 contribution
Nov 2022
What an amazing experience out in this beautiful nature of wenchi me and my family had an amazing time in this beautiful and breathtaking area Yonas was our guide through this journey and he was very open and very sociable guy and easy to connect with. The journey started from my place Yonas pick us up and started the journey from there on the way we had some nice convention and very comfortable car as well i don't want to say a lot so you can see for yourself and enjoy the feeling. overall i would recommend for everyone to go and see this beautiful nature.
Written November 7, 2022
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Clémentine S
7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
As some of the other travelers who left a comment here, I booked a day trip with Yonas. I was traveling alone as a woman and felt in perfect hands with him. Extremely reliable, knowledgeable, great energy and attentive to the traveler's wish or needs. This really changed my stay and I went for another day trip to the Menagesha forest. I would have booked more days with him if I had time. Strongly recommended!
Written December 6, 2022
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Maereg Abegaz
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia33 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Wenchi crater lake is one of the places to visit near Addis. Since the distance from Addis is 120km, this make it feasible for a day trip. The beautiful nature says about it, the feeling also stays for long.
Written July 5, 2023
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luben B
1 contribution
Feb 2023
It's an excellent trip to do if you want to see what is it like outside Addis. Yonas, the tour guide was knowledgable and eager to take questions. The hike all the way to the waterfall was simply surrounded by breathtaking views. I love the trip throughout including local markets and communities I got to see on the way
Written February 24, 2023
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Feril C
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Solo
I had an awesome experience .
This place has been rated the best tourist place to visit in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 by UNESCO.
It takes almost 3 hours to reach wonchi village.
And about 45 mins by car to reach the spot.
U can trekk to the placeby feet or also take a horseback ride.
It's a trek suitable for beginners. It will take you around 4 to 5 hours to explore the place. It had mud clay bath, hot water spring, a monastry, and a boat ride.
It's scenic beauty will awe you. Best place to go with family and friends.
This place has been rated the best tourist place to visit in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 by UNESCO.
It takes almost 3 hours to reach wonchi village.
And about 45 mins by car to reach the spot.
U can trekk to the placeby feet or also take a horseback ride.
It's a trek suitable for beginners. It will take you around 4 to 5 hours to explore the place. It had mud clay bath, hot water spring, a monastry, and a boat ride.
It's scenic beauty will awe you. Best place to go with family and friends.
Written April 2, 2023
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Ghida K
6 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Yonas was amazing, we had a very nice day at Wenchi Crater Lake and made very nice memories. He was very patient during the hike, he is knowledgeable and fun to spend time with. Will certainly reach out when I am in Ethiopia again.
Written December 11, 2022
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Jakob G
2 contributions
Dec 2022
The nature of Wenchi Cater Lake is amazing! The 3 hours ride was totally worth it. Also, the hike was great! Yonas was a great guide by explaining everything. Also, he is a great driver. We enjoyed very much the day with him.
Written December 22, 2022
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Romain B
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia39 contributions
Hello
Do you know if it is possible to camp along Wenchi lake?
Naomi E
3 contributions
Hi! I am looking to visit Wenchi Crater lake, but am struggling to find accommodation- preferably something with a lake view!! Can anyone help?
Yonathan Bewketu
Ethiopia19 contributions
Hello Nahomi How are you, this is yihun tour guide
I am ready to tell you abou the lake contact +251933557601 whatapp or direct call
Alia L
Springfield, MO9 contributions
How far is this from Adis by car?
Hazel F
Burgess Hill, UK44 contributions
Sorry, only just seen the question - hope I'm not too late! It's a couple of hours, depending on traffic in Addis which can be busy. It's easy to visit in a day if you're short of time but better if you get a chance to spend longer and take time to walk around. I believe you can walk all the way around in about 5 hours but there are lots of shorter walks you can do. I swam in it this visit!
Hi,
Any suggestions for accommodation near Wenchi crater lake?
Thanks.
Oromia Tour Line
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia3 contributions
nice, you can choose from two alternatives
the 1st from Ambo road to Wonchi
the 2nd from Woliso to Wonchi
in both town you will get really best hotels. if you are interested i will recomend you. text me
JackiePick86
London, UK2 contributions
Hi,
Sounds like you had a great trip! Just wondering which guide you went with. I'm working in Addis for a week and I was hoping to visit the lake at the end of my trip. I'll be in on my own so I was hoping to join another tour if that is possible. Many help would be great! Thanks, Jackie
Oromia Tour Line
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia3 contributions
nice! visit it. it is very interesting. no matter about where to stay i eill recomend you. ask
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