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Harar, Eastern Ethiopia; 3 Days / 2 Nights

3 days Free cancellation Private tour
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Harar, Eastern Ethiopia; 3 Days / 2 Nights

About this activity

The presence of 99 mosques made Harar to be considered as the Fourth Holiest City in Islam next to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Harar is a symbol of tolerance and peaceful co-existence of peoples and religions. Harar is also famous for its “Hyena Men” who make their living by playing on remarkable show of tamed hyenas and also known by its golden coffee.In recognition of its cultural heritage, the Historic City of Harar (Jugol) was registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2006. Harar is famous for its hyena feeding ceremony that take place every evening in two different sites - just outside the walls of old city. "

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At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours

Ages: Adults (15–71 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: From and to Airport Transfers Hotel Pickup and Drop Off All Entrance Fees 2 Nights Accommodation
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: Meals Gratitude Personal Nature domestic and International Flights

Itinerary

  1. Harar Museum

    3 days

    Day 01: Flight to Dire Dawa- City Tour

    You will have a check in at Bole International Airport In the early morning at 05:30. You will be arriving in Dire Dawa at 08:30am. The city is an industrial centre on the Dechatu River, and home to several markets. It lies at the foot of a ring of cliffs that has been described as "somewhat like a cluster of tea-leaves in the bottom of a slop-basin".

    SIGHTSEEING

    Old Addis-Djibouti Railway Station

    Sunset and sunrise Scenes from Dechatu river basin

    Overnight stay at Samrat Hotel or similar, Dire Dawa

    Day 02: Full Day Visit of Harar

    Morning after breakfast, you will start the full day tour in Harar for visiting the center of Arthur Rimbaud, traditional Adare Houses, the Harari museum, Ras Refri House and old Walled city gates, surrounding of the old city. Early in the evening, you will visit man 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 similar, Harar

    Day 03: Drive to Dire Dawa and Fly Back Addis Ababa

    After a relaxed breakfast and a visit to Harari traditional house, you will drive to Dire Dawa for checking in your return flight to Addis Ababa which departs at 04:00pm. Arrival at Bole International Airport will be at 05:00pm.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Harar, Eastern Ethiopia; 3 Days / 2 Nights

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