2-Day Lalibela 8th Wonder of the World Tour

You'll depart early from Addis Ababa (around 6:30 AM) for a scenic drive westward through Woliso town. The drive to Wonchi Lake takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. Arrival at Wonchi Lake, a breathtaking crater lake nestled between verdant hills at over 2,900 meters above sea level. You'll begin a guided hike or horseback ride down the crater walls, taking in views of the lake, surrounding gorges, waterfalls, and local farms. You'll enjoy a traditional wooden boat ride across the lake to Cherkos Monastery, located on an island and believed to date back to the 13th century. You'll visit natural hot springs and gain insights into the local Gurage and Oromo cultures. In the afternoon, you'll hike or ride back up to the crater rim. You'll drive to Negash Lodge in Woliso for rest and overnight. The lodge features volcanic hot spring pools and is set amidst natural forest surroundings.

Morning After breakfast, you'll depart for Menagesha Suba Forest, located approximately 2 to 2.5 hours away. This is one of Ethiopia's oldest and most ecologically rich protected forests. Activities You'll enjoy a guided forest hike along well-marked trails, with options ranging from short loops to more strenuous ascents. Encounter diverse flora and fauna, including: ▪ Menelik's bushbuck - an endangered, endemic antelope. ▪ Colobus monkeys, baboons, and a variety of forest birds. ▪ Towering indigenous trees such as juniper, podocarpus, and Hagenia. You'll learn about the forest's long conservation history, dating back to the reign of Emperor Zera Yacob in the 15th century. Lunch Optional picnic lunch in the forest or dine in Addis Ababa upon return. Afternoon You will return to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.