Lake Awasa & Wondo Genet

South of Abijatta-Shalla National Park lies the picturesque Lake Awasa, a captivating freshwater lake that serves as a vital habitat for wetland birds.

South of Abijatta-Shalla National Park lies the picturesque Lake Awasa, a captivating freshwater lake that serves as a vital habitat for wetland birds. Here, one can revel in the abundance of Great White Pelicans alongside sightings of African Jacana, Marabou Stork, Malachite Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, White-browed Robin-chat, and the Western-banded Snake-eagle, among other captivating species.

Toward the eastern shores of Lake Awasa lies the charming resort town of Wondo Genet, a destination well worth exploring for birders in search of sought-after species such as the African Spotted Creeper, Scaly Francolin, and African Hill Babbler, among other fascinating bird species.