Harar, Eastern Ethiopia; 3 Days / 2 Nights

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3 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

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. "

What's Included

From and to Airport Transfers Hotel Pickup and Drop Off All Entrance Fees 2 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast
Meals Gratitude Personal Nature domestic and International Flights

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Meeting point
Dire Dawa
End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
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    Harar Museum

    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.

    3 days • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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