An inviting taster for the western highlands and worthwhile excursion out of Addis Ababa is undoubtly the Wonchi creator lake. Formed after a massive extinct volcano which reaches an elevation of 3,386m. By contrast, surrounded as it is by steep, black cliffs and peaks that reflect in its water, is the deepest lake of the Highland lakes(75metres). It is exceptionally beautiful, with shores that give a scent of mystery with an extensive plateau covered in Afro-Alpine heather and moorland surrounds the crater lake and a few relic patches of natural forest remains in the area. The lake dotted islands and flow into the lake. On one of these islands stands the venerable monastery of Wonchi Cherkos.

There are quite a lot fishes species recorded here, almost half the number recorded for the whole country. And the islands in Lake Wonchi are also birds paradise. Besides of the rich scenic beauty, It is a best place to have a hiking and horse riding over the escarpment.

Hot springs: The small town of Welliso is referred as Ghion in reference to its hot springs, the water of which Revered locally for their medicinal properties, the hot springs have a sense of primeval mystery about hem, especially in the cooler early mornings. They are relics of the massive volcanic activity that has formed this amazing country and landscape