Experience the rich cultural heritage of Harar, Eastern Ethiopia, on a 3-day tour. Visit the Fourth Holiest City in Islam, witness the famous hyena feeding ceremony, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Historic City of Harar.
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Harar, Eastern Ethiopia, on a 3-day tour. Visit the Fourth Holiest City in Islam, witness the famous hyena feeding ceremony, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Historic City of Harar.
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Harar Museum - Day 01: Flight to Dire Dawa - City Tour
Check-in at Bole International Airport is scheduled for the early morning at 05:30. Arrival in Dire Dawa is expected at 08:30 am. This city is an industrial hub located on the Dechatu River and is known for its vibrant markets. It is situated at the base of a circle of cliffs, often likened to…
- Harar Museum - Day 01: Flight to Dire Dawa - City Tour
Check-in at Bole International Airport is scheduled for the early morning at 05:30. Arrival in Dire Dawa is expected at 08:30 am. This city is an industrial hub located on the Dechatu River and is known for its vibrant markets. It is situated at the base of a circle of cliffs, often likened to a “cluster of tea leaves at the bottom of a slop-basin.”
SIGHTSEEING
- Old Addis-Djibouti Railway Station
- Sunset and sunrise views from the Dechatu river basin
Overnight accommodation at Samrat Hotel or a similar establishment in Dire Dawa.
Day 02: Full Day Visit of Harar
After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Harar, exploring the Arthur Rimbaud Center, traditional Adare Houses, the Harari Museum, Ras Tafari House, and the historic city gates surrounding the old city. In the early evening, witness the unique experience of feeding wild hyenas.
SIGHTSEEING
- Arthur Rimbaud Center
- Hyena Feeding Sites
- Traditional Adare Houses
- Ras Tafari’s House
- City Gates
Overnight stay at Rawda Guest House or a similar accommodation in Harar.
Day 03: Drive to Dire Dawa and Fly Back to Addis Ababa
After a leisurely breakfast and a visit to a Harari traditional house, travel to Dire Dawa to check in for the return flight to Addis Ababa, departing at 04:00 pm. Arrival at Bole International Airport is scheduled for 05:00 pm.
- From and to Airport Transfers
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- All Entrance Fees Included
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- Breakfast
- From and to Airport Transfers
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- All Entrance Fees Included
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Meals Gratitude Personal Nature domestic and International Flights
- Meals Gratitude Personal Nature domestic and International Flights
Harar has been deemed as the Fourth Holiest City in Islam, due to its 99 mosques, following Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. It stands as a beacon of tolerance and unity among different peoples and faiths. The city is renowned for its ‘Hyena Men’, who earn their keep by staging spectacular shows with domesticated hyenas, as well as its exceptional golden…
Harar has been deemed as the Fourth Holiest City in Islam, due to its 99 mosques, following Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. It stands as a beacon of tolerance and unity among different peoples and faiths. The city is renowned for its ‘Hyena Men’, who earn their keep by staging spectacular shows with domesticated hyenas, as well as its exceptional golden coffee. In 2006, UNESCO recognized the Cultural value of Harar (Jugol) and designated it as a World Heritage Site. It is also recognized for its hyena feeding ceremony which takes place outside the city’s ancient walls each evening at two separate locations.
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