3-Day Harar Unesco Heritage & Hyena Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa – Dire Dawa – Harar

Fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa in the morning, where your guide will welcome you. Enjoy a scenic drive through eastern Ethiopia to the ancient walled city of Harar.

After checking into your hotel and enjoying lunch, begin exploring Harar's UNESCO-listed old town. Wander through narrow alleyways lined with colorful homes, bustling markets and centuries-old mosques while learning about the city's remarkable history.

Visit the Arthur Rimbaud House Museum, a traditional Harari house and several of the city's historic gates before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.

After sunset, experience Harar's legendary hyena feeding ceremony. Watch as wild spotted hyenas emerge from the darkness to interact peacefully with the local hyena keeper in one of Ethiopia's most extraordinary cultural traditions.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Accommodation:

Harar Ras Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Historic Harar

Spend a full day discovering the cultural treasures hidden within Harar's ancient walls.

Visit:

Harar National Museum
Arthur Rimbaud Cultural Center
Traditional Harari House
Emir Nur Tomb
Grand Jami Mosque (exterior visit where appropriate)
Colorful Gidir Magala Market

Meet local artisans producing woven baskets, colorful textiles and handcrafted goods while learning about Harari traditions and daily life.

Enjoy authentic Harari cuisine for lunch before walking along sections of the old city walls for panoramic views over Harar and the surrounding countryside.

Finish the afternoon relaxing at a traditional coffee house before returning to your hotel.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Accommodation:

Harar Ras Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Harar – Dire Dawa – Addis Ababa

After breakfast, enjoy one final walk through Harar's peaceful morning streets, where local markets begin to come alive and photographers can capture the city's unique atmosphere.

Drive back to Dire Dawa, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way before boarding your return flight to Addis Ababa.
after that transfer to your hotel or Bole International Airport.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.