4-Day Hyenas , History&Wildlife Harar to Awash Adventure

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

Addis Ababa Flight to Doredawa –Diredawa - Harar

Fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa, where you’ll explore the bustling local market. Continue by road to Harar (about 1 hour) and step into the 16th-century walled city, a UNESCO site and the 4th holiest city in Islam. In the evening, witness the legendary “Hyena Man” as he feeds wild hyenas just outside the city walls. Overnight in a traditional Harari house.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Accommodation:

Ferej Harar Hotel

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Harar -Babile Elephant market /Monday or Thursday/

After breakfast, drive to Babile to witness the famous Camel Market, held every Monday and Thursday. This lively marketplace, run mainly by Somali and Hadere Oromo communities, brings together semi-nomadic herders from remote areas to trade their camels. Buyers travel from Jijiga, Babile, and Harar, making the market a fascinating glimpse into local culture and traditions.

In the afternoon, return to Harar to explore the historic home of Arthur Rimbaud, the renowned French poet and adventurer. Wander through the colorful Islamic market, visit the National and Harari museums, and see the house of Ras Mekonnen, father of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Overnight in a traditional Harari house.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Accommodation:

Ferej Harar Hotel

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Harar – Awash National Park

After a morning visit to Harar’s colorful Islamic Market, drive to Awash National Park (approx. 300 km / 6 hrs). One of Ethiopia’s most popular parks, Awash lies along a key migratory route, making it a paradise for birdwatchers with over 460 recorded species, including the rare yellow-throated seedeater and somber rock chat. The open Illala Sala Plains offer excellent wildlife viewing, home to Beisa oryx, Soemmering’s gazelles, dik-diks, kudus, warthogs, and colobus monkeys. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and servals also roam the park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy your first exploration of the park before overnighting at Doho Lodge.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Best Time To Visit October to February (Little rain and less hot)

High Season September to April (The park is never busy)

Best Weather October to February

Wildlife in Awash NP

Olive Baboon Abundant

Beisa Oryx Common

Soemmerring's
Gazelle Common

Hamadryas
Baboon Common

Salt's Dik-dik Common

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Lesser Kudu Occasional

Desert Warthog Occasional

Defassa Waterbuck Occasional

Nile Crocodile Occasional

Spotted Hyena Occasional

Guereza Monkey Rare

Ethiopian Wolf None

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Awash – Filwuha Hot Springs – Addis Ababa

After an early morning game drive, head east to the Filwuha Hot Springs, a lush oasis surrounded by dramatic lava fields. Here, colonies of Hamadryas baboons thrive among the cliffs, while the rare somber rock chat and other bird species favor the old lava flows. The crystal-clear pools are extremely hot, best enjoyed in the cool hours of morning or late afternoon. After relaxing at the springs, continue the drive to Addis Ababa with a lunch stop in Adama (Nazret). Arrive in the capital by midday for your international departure or hotel check-in.

End of Tour
This popular journey offers both culture and wildlife in eastern Ethiopia. For those wishing to extend, Harar also connects easily to Djibouti and Somaliland (3–5 hrs drive), offering further opportunities to explore cross-border markets and unique regional attractions.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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