Awasa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Hawassa, known historically as Adare, is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley.

Hawassa · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Nazrēt≈ 3 hr 20 min

Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Addition of information about nationwide elections on 1 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

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There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Areas of increased risk were modified to reflect current travel restrictions for U.S. embassy personnel. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Awasa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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