5 DAYS TOUR TO HARAR

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Harar, a city in eastern Ethiopia regarded as the fourth-most sacred city in Islam, following Mecca, Medina, and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. It was once a significant commerce hub, is renowned for its historic Arabic buildings and impressive city walls. The most impressive aspect of Harar’s cultural history are the mosques, which include the Grand Mosque from the sixteenth century, and the town’s homes, which exhibit the influence of both African and Islamic traditions through their exquisite interior decor. The city Is renewed for Hyena feedings, the city every evening as the “Hyena Men” bravely call these dog-like animals to come feed. Dire Dawa, the only city in Ethiopia with an urban structure that resembles a colonial metropolis which was founded by the French.

Tour Itinerary

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5 DAYS TOUR TO HARAR

Day 1 - Addis Ababa

Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your reserved hotel. After time to refresh, take a guided city tour of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital and the third highest capital in the world. You will start the tour with a visit to the National Museum, home to one of the world’s most important paleontological exhibits in the world; ‘Lucy’. Next, you will visit Entoto Mountain, which overlooks the whole of Addis Ababa. Marvel at the panoramic views of the capital amidst the fresh breeze of the eucalyptus forests. Then visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral Church. As the final resting place of much-loved Emperor Haile Selassie, Holy Trinity Cathedral is one of the country’s most sacred places of worship. The city tour will end with an exploration of the colorful Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. Finally, you will be transferred back to your Hotel.

Day-02 Addis Ababa to Awash National Park

In the morning, depart Addis Ababa, driving east through the Ethiopian Rift Valley to Awash National Park a huge expanse of wooded savannah, dominated by the Fantale volcano (2,007m). Located in Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley, Awash National Park is home to beautiful vast landscapes and a wide array of flora and fauna. The park is renowned for its impressive bird population as well as the 150m-deep gorge, carved by the Awash River and its substantial waterfall. Along the route, you will visit Lake Basaka and its aquatic birds. Arrive at the park in the afternoon and you will check into a lodge. After a lunch break and rest, you will have a short game drive through the Ilala Sala Plain in the southern part of the Park. This offers a chance to see the local wildlife, such as Oryx, Baboons, Kudu, Warthogs, Gazelles, and Colobus Monkeys. Then visit the Awash River Fall – a waterfall described as a scaled-down version of Victoria Falls.

Day-03 Awash National Park to Harar

Rise early and take another short game drive around the park to see the park come to life in the morning time. Then, after breakfast start driving from Awash to Harar. The drive will be through the Hararghe Mountains and plenty of coffee and ‘chat’ fields. This part of Ethiopia is well known for growing quality Coffee in the country. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop and see the impressive countryside we are driving through. Visit the famous local ‘Chat’ market in the village of Awedae before heading into Harar. Finally, arrive in Harar early in the afternoon and transfer to your reserved accommodation.

Day-04 Harar

A full-day walking tour to discover the treasures hidden in the narrow alleyways of the walled city of Harar, with its colorful markets, countless mosques and shrines, and unique Harari people and homes. Established early 16th century, Harar is an eastern Ethiopian city and once an important trade center and is famous for its ancient Arabic structures and great city walls. This city is an Islamic center and it is considered the city of saints and the fourth holiest Islamic city in the world just after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem due to its countless mosques and shrines. Today you will walk into the old town and visit the Harari people and their colorful culture and traditions. The visit includes – traditional Harari house, vibrant local markets, House of Arthur Rimbaud, Palace of Prince Mekonnen, House of Emperor Haile Selassie, Harari Cultural center, and the tomb of Emir Nur, who built the famous wall around the tow. At dusk, you will visit the hyena man, who feeds wild hyenas every night just outside the walls of the city. The locals started feeding the wild hyenas each evening in a bid to stop them from killing their livestock. You could try to experience this feeding activity in person.

Day-05 Harar to Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa & Departure

In the morning, you’ll drive out to Babile to visit the Valley of Marvels to view the large, balancing rock sculptures dotting the vast landscape. Then drive back to Harar and proceed to Dire Dawa best known to be the mosaic of culture and the museum of people. You will have a short visit and see the major sites in the city. Culture from around the country, and the culture of the French, Greek, Armenian and Indian are displayed in this remarkable city with the diverse architectural style of the buildings. Finally, transfer to Airport and fly back to Addis Ababa. Then you will be transferred to a hotel to prepare your luggage and get ready for your return flight back home. In the evening, before your international flight, farewell dinner at Ethiopian Cultural Restaurant. Finally, your driver will take you to Bole International Airport and take your flight back home. Your Ethiopian Adventure ends here.