Hawassa area Attractions
Hawassa / Yirgalem Hawassa, the capital city of SNNPRs, is positioned at the edge of Lake Hawassa. It is an attractive town in a beautiful setting. The town is a pleasant place to break the north- south journey and is well equipped with places for recreations Lake Hawassa and different standard Hotels, lodges established along the shore of the lake and with in the town. Visitors enjoy with boat trip on the lake in the morning and late afternoon, which make a nice pleasure trip, and to see the different bird’s species, hippo herds as well as the beautiful early afternoon sunset. The lake is known for its high edible fish production (tilapia, catfish, barbus) and also harbor very good bird life.. Egyptian goose, kingfishers, herons, strokes, crakes, darters, and plovers are among others easily seen on the water. A pleasant walk is along the shore of the lake and for good view of the lake and the surrounding areas it is preferred to climb either on Tabore hill or use the top of some