Excursion
(Wonchi area and Menagesha Suba)
Wonchi
Crater Lake and the mountain
Wonchi mountain
found 155km west of Addis Ababa, the surrounding area of Wonchi is quite
amazing by its natural gift, the Wonchi crater lake which have got island
monastery is one of the interesting attraction of the area, and also the
stunning wenchi mountain is another Interesting place to be seen in the area
its best for Excursion, the scenery is more interesting when you walk on
horseback.
Menagesha
Suba national forest
Menagsha Suba is
one of the first oldest forest in Africa
the establishment is between 1599-1692 by Emperor Zara Yaqob , its is 42 km
west of Addis Ababa, the park consists different altitude including the 3,380
meter mount Wechecha, all the park area is covered by large varieties of
indigenous Ethiopian trees such as Warka, Wanza, Zigba, Girar, Tid etc
The forest is the
richest habitat for bird life that include the 7 endemic Ethiopian birds and
wild life’s including the endemic Minilik’s bush buck and also Bush pig,
leopard, lion, monkeys, baboon, and wild cats.
Gefersa Dam
It is found 22 km
west of Addis Ababa, on this artificial lake you can see numerous colorful
aquatic birds.
Addis Alem
Addis Alem is a small
ancient town which is found next to Suba town, the main attraction of the town
is the ancient St. marry Zion church it is been the palace of emperor Minilik 2nd
until the change of capital city, in the church compound there is a museum
where you can see the ancient royal family stuffs and religious manuscripts.
Ambo Town and
surrounding
Ambo is well known by “Ambo Wuha” which is a famous soda
drink in Ethiopia, natural water springs found in the surrounding of the town , Ambo is 125km west
of Addis Ababa, the ancient royal families used the town as recreation center ,
the surrounding of the town is attractive you can see lot of waterfalls, 2km
from the town you can found Teltele valley park it is an exciting park the
surrounding area covered by attractive floras and fauna also three waterfalls,
the other is 12km from the town of Ambo there is a small town called Guder the main attraction
is trekking to the famous waterfall of Guder.
Tour package to
Wonchi area and Menagesha Suba
Duration:- 4Days
&3Nights
Type of tour:-Excursion
Mode of transport:- minibus car
Itinerary overview
Day1:- Addis Ababa-Menagesha Suba- Ambo
Full day visit and
excursion in Menagesha Suba forest, overnight in Ambo Hotel
Day2:- Ambo- Wenchi
Full day visit and
excursion in wenchi area including the crater lake of wenchi, overnight in
Abebech lodge
Day3:- Wenchi – Guder
En route watching Teltele Valley Park then watching Guder
waterfall, overnight in Guder Park Hotel
Day4:- Guder – Addis Ababa
On the way back watching Addis Alem town and Gefersa dam
surrounding, after arrival city tour in Addis Ababa and watching traditional
dances of Ethiopia at cultural club, departure
N.B. depending up on your request this Itinerary can be modify.
Day trip to Menagesha Suba forest
Duration:- day trip
Type of tour:-Excursion
Mode of transport:- minibus
Itinerary
overview
Day1:- After we pick our picnic lunch depart from
Addis Ababa to the Suba forest En route you will visit the Gefersa dam to see
aquatic birds, after we drive 42 km west of Addis Ababa we pay
for the entrance then start the excursion in the forest where you can
see the indigenous Ethiopian Big trees and the richest habitat for bird life that include
the 7 endemic Ethiopian birds and if you are lucky you will watch wild life’s
including the endemic Minilik’s bush buck after all this drive back to Addis
Ababa.