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🐝 The last beekeepers of Ethiopia's Harenna Forest

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🐝 The last beekeepers of Ethiopia's Harenna Forest
Traditional honeyhunting in the Bale Mountains


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 02:46
📌 Fast Facts
  • Located in the Harenna Forest within Ethiopia's Bale Mountains
  • Beekeeping practices passed down through generations without modern equipment
  • Beehives positioned high in tree canopies to protect from predators and theft
  • Harvest occurs during the dry season, typically October to December

In Ethiopia's Bale Mountains, the Harenna Forest supports a lineage of beekeepers who continue traditional honeyhunting methods largely ...

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