Capital of the Southern Nations region and the largest city in the Rift Valley, Hawassa is one of Ethiopia's best planned and most attractive cities, and there's a good chance of seeing hippos and rare birds on the lake.
- Explore LakeHawassa by boat
- Take a walk along Fiker Hayk (Lover's lane), a lakeside walkway lined with cafes and restaurants
- Visit the famous fish market where fishermen haul their fresh catches from their small wooden boats
- Watch as marabou stalks gather, eager to sample the fish
- Look out for grivet monkeys jumping through the trees
- Taste superb fish, freshly caught and grilled
- Admire the view from MountTabor, a short walk from the fish market
