Fasha hosts the biggest market in Konso-land.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
5.84 MILES
High above the town, this venture provides a very brief introduction to Konso culture, but it’s the excellent collection of totemistic waga that makes it…
3.56 MILES
Perched on a ridge 2km west of Konso, this atmopheric market proffers grand views over the Rift Valley. For sale, you’ll find women’s traditional skirts,…
Komaya Heart of Konso Cultural Handicraft Market
3.99 MILES
This beautiful hilltop spot is a developing project to provide an income for local craftspeople. There’s a weaving workshop and other craft demonstrations…
9.18 MILES
Usually a stop on the way to the Lower Omo Valley, Arfaide, 20km out of town along the Jinka road, has a large collection of old waga that were recovered…
2.86 MILES
Chief Kalla Gezahegn is one of the nine Konso clan chiefs. A former civil engineer in Addis Ababa, he speaks fluent English and welcomes (paying) visitors…
5.27 MILES
Though more a local resource centre than tourist attraction, there’s a pottery display (ask staff to unlock the rooms) and occasional special exhibitions…
Nearby Southern Ethiopia attractions
1. Home of Chief Kalla Gezahegn
2.86 MILES
Chief Kalla Gezahegn is one of the nine Konso clan chiefs. A former civil engineer in Addis Ababa, he speaks fluent English and welcomes (paying) visitors…
3.56 MILES
Perched on a ridge 2km west of Konso, this atmopheric market proffers grand views over the Rift Valley. For sale, you’ll find women’s traditional skirts,…
3. Komaya Heart of Konso Cultural Handicraft Market
3.99 MILES
This beautiful hilltop spot is a developing project to provide an income for local craftspeople. There’s a weaving workshop and other craft demonstrations…
5.27 MILES
Though more a local resource centre than tourist attraction, there’s a pottery display (ask staff to unlock the rooms) and occasional special exhibitions…
5.84 MILES
High above the town, this venture provides a very brief introduction to Konso culture, but it’s the excellent collection of totemistic waga that makes it…
9.18 MILES
Usually a stop on the way to the Lower Omo Valley, Arfaide, 20km out of town along the Jinka road, has a large collection of old waga that were recovered…