Nature lodge in Ethiopia
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
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Includes essentialsAir conditioning, Bar, Spa and more
About this nature lodge rental
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ethiopia
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
Location was wonderful
It seams there are were not follow up for maintenance,, The heating system in my place was not working,, the toilet was leaking of water , the main not closing properly
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
الموقع والاقامة والموظفون
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Great resort in amazing nature
6 / 10Average·Apr 2026
The location is absolutely beautiful: you are right on the water, surrounded by birdlife. It is peaceful, and the design of the huts is such that you get lots of privacy. My partner and I had a Deluxe Suite (One-Bedroom Premium Tukul with Terrace and Lake View), with a King Size Bed. We also went with two friends who rented a Two-Bedroom Villa. We ran the circumference of the volcanic lake (which is 12km) and also took the boat trip to the monastery on the island in the center of the lake. Other than that we just relaxed. It is such a peaceful spot!
The staff were generally super friendly. The location is amazing, and the road to get there from Addis Ababa is good quality. The architecture of the Tukuls is great and you can tell they are quite new. Communication from the lodge was good before we arrived (we communicated via the booking.com chat function). We also loved the sauna and steam room, use of which is included in your stay cost.
There were several problems with our stay. I hope the management of Wanchi ija eco lodge By Ethiopian Skylight will address these, as we would love to return.
The first issue is the corruption and mismanagement of the Wenchi Eco-Tourism Association, which controls access to the crater. There is only one road in or out, and visitors must stop at the main office to pay. The entrance fee is displayed in the visitors’ center: USD7 for non-Ethiopians and 400 Birr for Ethiopians. We had no issue paying a conservation fee, but the hotel should inform guests in advance that this is required just to reach the property. Confusion continues at the office: is the fee per day or visit? Must drivers pay? Are guides compulsory? As others have noted on booking.com, it feels like an extortion attempt, with staff pushing unnecessary services. They claimed the card machine was not working, demanded cash, and gave no receipt. We ended our trip with a 30-minute argument about paying for a guide who never accompanied us. These interactions are unprofessional and leave a poor impression. The lodge should pressure the office to stop exploiting visitors, ideally by including the fee in the booking price.
Maintenance is also an issue. Our toilet leaked, power cuts occurred without immediate generator backup, and heating was difficult to operate due to no instructions. Drinking water was limited to small minibar bottles; proper dispensers are needed.
The restaurant is beautiful, but most menu items were unavailable. Despite a long menu, options were limited to Shiro Wat and Tibs. There was no milk throughout our stay, despite nearby cattle. Wine was also mostly unavailable, with only a USD110 bottle offered.
Overall, the experience felt overpriced for the quality of accommodation, service and food.
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7.9Good
(61 Ratings)
"Great resort in amazing nature"
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