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Shashe Statute & Muzieum

According to tradition, one of the pioneer settlers and who engage in the selling of local drinks and food was a certain lady whose name was Shashe. According to our informants, Shashe believed to have lived in the village in the early years of the emergence of urban settlement.

The name of the town Shashemene was derived from a famous Oromo lady named “Shashe”, who operated a famous Rest Stop/Shop named ‘Mene’ in the area. (Source: Local Elders). Providing “Tella and Booka” and food stuff to traders who were passing through Shashemene .

It was from this woman’s name that the word “Shashemene” derive from. That is “Mana Shashe” by “Afaan Oromo “which means “Shashe’s House”.

Through time the name Shashe was developed to Shashemenne, (Mana-Shashe –i.e. Shashe’sHouse). The name Shashemanne became the name of both the town and district in which the town is found (informants 1, 2, 3, Katabo, 1999).

Shashemene is a city that offers a truly unique experience, blending history, culture, and natural beauty. From exploring ancient caves to immersing yourself in the vibrant local markets, this hidden gem in Ethiopia will leave you with unforgettable memories.

So, pack your bags, embrace the spirit of adventure, and embark on a journey to Shashemene – a city that will capture your heart and soul.

The undergoing effort to create touristic attractions and destinations such as:-

The Deneba manmade cave,
Shashe monument and cultural museum,
RasTafarians banana art gallery,
Botanical garden with more 27 indigenous species of trees, and
The Millennium Park, natural forest etc.

Shashe Statute & Musieum

is also important for the future growth tourism. There are also different religious institutions such as Churches, Mosques and others religious places found within the city and the surrounding areas.

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Around the city invites everybody to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, see bathing in summer (Langano, Hawassa, Abijata and Shalla lakes) beautiful autumn colors in fall, and eat roasted raise in winter seasons. Shashe knows many wonders; some of them the biggest business centers in the region, over 14 diversified ethnic (language) groups, the only Rastafarian settlers in the Ethiopia, the place you can harvest three times in a year, center of recreation sites:

Lake Langano, Hawassa, Abijata and Shalla, Sinqile sanctuary, Wando Genet,
Bale Mountains National Park and Sofa Omer Cave),
Man-made cave known as Deneba cave.

So if you visit Shashe you are welcomed by standard stared Hotels, Cafes and Groceries in hundreds in the city. If you used this attraction site properly it benefits the city as well as the country as a whole.