Things to do in  Awasa

In the city of Awasa, located in the Oromia region of the Great Rift Valley, the Fish Market at Hawassa Lake is a great place to visit if you want to get a feel for life in this lakefront area. There are shack-style restaurants serving up coffee, beer, and, of course, fresh fish.

Situated in Ethiopia's Rift Valley, a few hours' drive south of Addis Ababa, Abijatta-Shalla National Park is an expansive national park containing two lakes: Salla and Abijatta. It's a fantastic place for wildlife spotting—particularly if you're fond of birds—and provides a refuge to ostriches, pelicans, flamingos, storks, and the occasional monkey.