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Wanchi Ija Eco Lodge
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Resort
Wanchi Ija Eco Lodge
Eco lodge of round tukuls on Wenchi crater lake, run by Ethiopian Skylight
- Town
- Wenchi
Wanchi Ija Eco Lodge by Ethiopian Skylight is on Wenchi crater lake, west of Addis Ababa. It has tukul rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a small spa.
Good for
- Views
- Groups
- Outdoor seating
- On the shore of Wenchi crater lake
- Run by Ethiopian Skylight Hospitality Group
- Tukul rooms with one or two bedrooms
- Chebo Restaurant with a lake terrace, and Liben Bar
- Yoga, meditation and a small spa
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
- Yoga
- Outdoor seating
- Conference room
Wanchi Ija Eco Lodge is on the shore of Wenchi crater lake, in the highlands west of Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Skylight Hospitality Group runs it. The lodge is a group of round tukuls on a green slope above the water. It is a weekend trip for people who want mountain air and quiet.
What to do
The lodge runs meditation and yoga sessions outdoors, with a view of the mountains. A small spa gives treatments. Decks and terraces look over the lake and its islands. The lodge has a conference room for meetings and team days.
Rooms
Rooms are tukuls with wood ceilings and large windows. The types are the one bedroom tukul, the one bedroom premium tukul, the two bedroom tukul and the presidential tukul. The larger tukuls have a living room.
Dining
Chebo Restaurant serves international and local food. It has a terrace over the lake. Liben Bar serves cocktails, mocktails and spirits.
Getting there
The lake is in South West Shewa, in Oromia. Drive west from Addis Ababa by Ambo or by Wolliso. Allow about three hours.
Good to know
Wenchi is high and cold at night. Take warm clothes. Call reservations on +251 97 849 7764 or write to reservation@wanchi-ija.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs Wanchi Ija Eco Lodge?
Ethiopian Skylight Hospitality Group runs the lodge.
What rooms does Wanchi Ija Eco Lodge have?
One bedroom tukuls, one bedroom premium tukuls, two bedroom tukuls and a presidential tukul.
How do you book Wanchi Ija Eco Lodge?
Call +251 97 849 7764 or write to reservation@wanchi-ija.com.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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