🇪🇹 Hawassa Stroll: Wildlife Shines Best Live! 😂

1. If you’re someone who adores trees, Hawassa in Ethiopia is a must—trust me. Wander its streets, and you’ll stumble on ancient trees so thick, two people linking arms can’t wrap around them. After the capital’s chaos, stepping into this green haven feels like hitting a reset button; the air smells of damp earth, not exhaust, and even the wind seems slower. 🌳🍃🌬️ 2. The city’s (ecology) is stunning, and it starts right where you stay. I lodged at Villa Alpha, and monkeys were regulars—they’d swing onto the roof or loiter near the breakfast area. The hotel even had a guy whose job? Chasing them off. Picture this: he’s in a crisp suit, but instead of a briefcase, he’s wielding a slingshot, gently (flicking) pebbles to shoo the monkeys. It’s absurdly charming—who needs a stuffy hotel when you get this? 🐒🤵🪓 3. Amora Gedel Park is another gem, though the 200 Birr entry fee is non-negotiable. Inside, there’s a black-and-white monkey species I’d never seen—sleek, with bold patterns, leaping between trees like acrobats. They also have hyenas, but we arrived too late; the sun dipped, and all we caught were faint shadows in their enclosure. Next time, I’m setting an alarm. 🦓🌙🎫 4. We split a boat with strangers to cross the lake and spot hippos—worth every penny. Others said they’d paid 2,500 Birr, but we haggled down to 2,100. As dusk fell, the lake turned pink, and there they were: hippos, gray and bulky, peeking from the water near Haile Resort. Someone said the resort has reviews mentioning hippos—maybe you can spot them from a balcony? We drove all that way, but they were shy, submerging as soon as we got close. 🦛🚤🌆 5. The fish market? A marabou stork hotspot. Locals call them “vultures,” but they’re storks—huge ones, nearly a meter tall. They strut on the ground or perch on rooftops, totally unbothered by people. I tried getting close, but *I* was the nervous one—those beaks look sharp! Still, watching them cluster, waiting for fish scraps, felt like a nature documentary come alive. 🦩🐟👀 6. And the lakefront? Cows, goats, birds, donkeys—all wandering like they own the place. If you love flora and fauna, Hawassa wraps you up in it. Bonus: Learn a few words: hippo , vulture , hyena . Now you’re ready. 🌟 #HawassaWildlife #EthiopiaWalks #LiveWildlifeShots