3-Day Harar Exploration Tour

Morning flight or drive to Dire Dawa, then transfer to Harar (approx. 1.5 hours by road).

En route, enjoy scenic views of the Rift Valley and rural landscapes.

Afternoon: Arrive in Harar and check into your hotel or guesthouse.

Begin your cultural immersion with a relaxed walking tour around the ancient Jugol (walled city).

Visit colorful markets, alleyways, and traditional Harari homes.

Evening: Attend the hyena feeding ceremony, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Overnight in Harar.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning visits to:

• Arthur Rimbaud’s House Museum
• Harar Museum showcasing traditional Harari culture
• Abadir Mosque – one of the oldest in the city

Visit local shrines and meet traditional Harari basket weavers.

Lunch at a local restaurant, tasting Harari cuisine.

Afternoon stroll through Harar’s five city gates, exploring Islamic architecture and street life.

Optional visit to the Christian-Muslim shared shrines or traditional coffee ceremony experience.

Overnight in Harar.

After breakfast, drive back to Dire Dawa.

Explore the Dire Dawa Railway Station and French Quarter (time permitting).

Transfer to airport/train station or drive back to Addis Ababa.

End of the tour.