Wenchi Crater Lakes

• Kenya Excursions

Tour Ref MSA 5002

Wanchi is the picturesque lake situated about 32 kms south west of Ambo on the road to Waliso nearly half way between the two towns. The gravel road ascends mountain slopes almost to the rim of the crater where the height reaches 3,386m at a peak. Standing on the rim of the crater, you will watch unique shaped and crystal clear water lying in deep basin and circular slopes covered with greenery alpine vegetation that largely contributed for its dramatic scenery. The Crater Lake is endowed with forest of more than 15 major tree species and many other alpine type vegetation, aquatic and terrestrial bird species, mammals etc. In the hot spring valley, one can observe natural offers like hot and cold mineral springs (being used by local people for cure of illness), the waterfall gushing out just from the foot of the hill and many other eye-catching scene.  Wanchi Crater Lake is an ideal site for hiking, boating, canoeing, horseback riding, sailing, paragliding, relaxing, forest exploring, spa bathing and many other eco-tourism activities. Some of these activities are already made operational by Wonchi eco tourism society that composed of local community associations and private investor.