When it comes to latchstring, peace and serenity, Lake Awassa, lies to the south of Shashemene and close to the town of Awassa is peerless. A gentle chain mountain and a low plateau surround the lake opening to a wide and low bay in the south. The lake with a greater variety of fish than elsewhere in the rift valley has got an endless species of birds. Along with the shore of Lake Awassa, one can visit the fish market every morning. Wondogenet is a place where a natural hot spring is found and dealt with forest bird watching, bathing and swimming.