Mount Tabor
Tabor
A small hill south of town, a 30–40 minute walk to the top, offering views over Hawassa, its lake, and the distant Rift Valley mountains.
Mount Tabor is a small hill south of Hawassa, with woodland and a church on top. Locals come here for morning exercise and weekend walks. From the foot of the hill on the southern edge of town, it takes about 30–40 minutes to walk up dirt tracks and footpaths. From the summit you can see the grid-pattern city streets, Lake Hawassa, and the mountains across the lake. It is often misty in the morning, and the evening sunset is worth staying for. There is no entry fee, but the path is basic and poorly signposted, so ask locals or a guide to accompany you and go in a group. Don't linger after dark. The summit is very sunny, so bring a hat and water.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Hawassa Fish Market
- Amora Gedel Park
- Gudumale
- Lake Hawassa
- Wondo Genet Hot Springs
- Shashamane Rastafari Community
- Sidama Coffee Farms
- Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park