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2-Day Ethiopia Safari Tour by Twsta Tours and Expeditions
Offered by - Twsta Tours and Expeditions
Tour Features
Escape the city and discover the natural beauty of Wenchi Crater Lake on this unforgettable 2-day camping and eco-tour experience. Surrounded by stunning volcanic landscapes, forests, waterfalls, and traditional villages, this adventure combines nature, culture, and relaxation in Ethiopia’s scenic highlands. Enjoy horseback riding, scenic trekking, traditional boat trips, wooden bridge crossings, natural hot springs, volcanic mud baths, and visits to the historic island monastery of Kirkos Monastery. Experience authentic local culture, beautiful camping under the stars, and peaceful eco-tour activities perfect for nature lovers, adventure travelers, photographers, and weekend explorers.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Normal 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Ethiopia
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| -2 | Budget Accommodation No images available | No meals selected |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day - Day Activity
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
- Day - Day Activity
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
- Day 1 - Addis Ababa – Wenchi Crater Lake – Eco Adventure & Camping
Early morning departure from Addis Ababa toward the breathtaking Wenchi Crater Lake, one of Ethiopia’s most beautiful volcanic crater lakes surrounded by dramatic landscapes, forests, waterfalls, and traditional villages.
Upon arrival, begin a full eco-tour adventure through the highland scenery. Enjoy a guided horseback ride descending toward the crater while experiencing panoramic viewpoints and local Oromo village life. Cross traditional wooden bridges and walk through beautiful green landscapes rich with birdlife and indigenous vegetation.
Continue with a relaxing boat trip across the crater lake to visit the historic Kirkos Monastery, located on a peaceful island surrounded by stunning nature. Explore the monastery area, learn about local spiritual traditions, and enjoy the tranquility of the lake environment.
Later, experience the natural hot springs and traditional volcanic mud bath known for relaxation and local wellness practices. After enjoying the hot spring area, return to camp and spend the evening around a campfire under the stars surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of Wenchi. Overnight camping near the crater lake.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Nature Walks – Cultural Encounters – Return to Addis Ababa
Wake up to the fresh mountain air and spectacular sunrise over Wenchi Crater Lake. After breakfast, continue exploring the crater through scenic eco-tour walks, meeting local communities and learning about traditional lifestyles, farming systems, and the natural environment of the region.
Enjoy additional horseback riding opportunities, photography stops, birdwatching, and short trekking routes around the crater rim and lakeside landscapes. Visit waterfalls, forest trails, and traditional village areas while experiencing the peaceful beauty of Ethiopia’s highlands.
After lunch, begin the drive back to Addis Ababa, arriving in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of nature, culture, adventure, and camping at Wenchi Crater Lake.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 29, 2026 - May 28, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
This tour starts in Addis Ababa and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
- You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
- For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
This tour starts in Addis Ababa and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
- You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
- For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
Offered By
Twsta Tours and Expeditions
Ethiopia
Kenya
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Twsta Tours and Expeditions is a licensed tour and safari operator in Ethiopia offering authentic cultural tours, wildlife safaris, trekking, and tailor-made travel experiences with skilled professionals and experienced local guides.
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