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Harar Tour

The ancient walled city of Harar; the Holy City of Ethiopia’s Muslim Community (reputed to be the fourth holiest city after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem) contains approximately 85 Mosques three of which date back to the 10th century and 102 shrines.

The multicolored townhouses with their exceptional and ornate interior designs constitute the most spectacular part of Harar’s cultural heritage. Harar was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. As dusk falls, the famous Hyena men emerge to feed wild hyenas' raw meat from their mouths, which has been an ongoing popular tourist attraction for decades.

Price varies by group size

Details

Schedule

Everyday

Group

Starting from one person

Availability

Available throughout the year

Itinerary

Day one: Fly Addis to Diredawa

Dire Dawa

In the morning fly to Diredawa. Harar is the fourth Islamic holy city also inscribed by UNESCO. Then transfer to Harar. In the morning visit in the walled city part, shrines, mosques, museums, the glass house of the famous French poet Rimbaud’s, and the colorful market.

In the evening visit the hyena man’s performance; an astonishing experience whereby a person feeding hyenas by his hand and/or mouth.

Day two: Harar to Diredawa

Harar

In the morning visit continue with the city tour activity. In the afternoon transfer to Dire Dawa to visit the old railway station and vibrant market.

Day three: Fly Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa

Fly back to Addis In the afternoon spend at leisure or go for shopping or optionally you will do partial city tour of Addis. Transfer to the airport if you have international flight “End of the tour".

Summary

Room

Based on Twin/Double bed

Food

Breakfast only

Guide

English speaking local guide

Transport

Ground transportation including all transfers

Package Includes

Two nights’ hotel cost on Twin/Double room, and Bed & Breakfast basis

Ground transportation service including all transfers

Entrance fees according to the tour program

English speaking local guide

One litter of mineral water per person per day

Package Excludes

Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include section

Pricing

From $318.00

For International Tourists

From ETB 17,000