Wonchi Crater Lake and Tiya 

Drive to Lake Wonchi (160 km from Addis). Wonchi Crater Lake is the beautiful legacy of a once powerful volcano erupting in the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic era. This beautiful lake is exceptionally situated at an altitude of 2800m above sea level. Wonchi contains hot springs and waterfalls with breath-taking valleys and stunning scenery. Wonchi is the home of wonderful and indigenous forest reserves. Wonchi is truly regarded as a paradise for trekkers. Enjoy the spectacular scenic view of the lake positioned in the middle of the surrounding ringed hills covered by vegetation. You will trek on horseback to access the shore of the lake. Once you arrive at the Crater Lake, you are totally mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape and the freshness of the air. There are some aquatic bird species around the lake.

Transfer to Tiya Stelae field which is registered in UNESCO’s world heritage list. Tiya Stelae park contains 36 monuments and several megaliths standing in the field bear swords, plants and other tools. The monuments are remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture dating back b/n 10th-12th centuries. While driving to Tiya, visit Addadi Mariam rock-hewn church built by King Lalibela in 12th c as to the church’s sources and is considered to be contemporary with the Lalibela churches. On the way back to Addis, visit Melka Kunture archaeological site. Melka Kunture is a Palaeolithic site. This site has yielded several eco facts and artifacts. A museum consisting of four buildings exhibits the artefacts and skeletons dating back to 1.8 million years.