Harar & Eastern Ethiopia

Harar

Walled City

Harar, World Heritage–listed Harar (ሐረር) is a place apart. With its 368 alleyways squeezed into just 1 sq. km. Its countless mosques and shrines, animated markets, crumbling walls and charming people will make you feel as if you’ve floated right out of the 21st century. It’s the east’s most memorable sight and shouldn’t be missed. As if that wasn’t enough, there are many chances to get up close and personal with wild hyenas.

ITINERARY

Three day to Harar -

Day 1-
Fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa on Ethiopian Airlines. Continue by vehicle from Dire Dawa to Harar. Stroll through the 16th century walled city of Harar, the fourth most important city in the Islamic World. See the home of Arthur Rimbuad, renowned French poet who worked and lived in Harar as a “gun-runner” during the 19th century.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2-
Visit the colorful Islamic market. Tour the National and Harari museums and the house of Ras Mekonnen (father of Haile Selassie.) In the evening see the “Hyena Man” feeding the hyenas that gather nightly outside the town.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3-
Drive from Harar to Dire Dawa with optional stop at Ethiopia’s largest “chat” market in Aweday. From Dire Dawa, fly to Addis Ababa. Transfer to airport for late night departure if needed.