2 days Harar & Dire Dawa.
Joined 2023
Harar: Harar is a historic city in eastern Ethiopia, known for its rich Islamic heritage and vibrant culture. Often referred to as the "City of Saints," it is one of the holiest cities in Islam, with over 80 mosques and 102 shrines. The old walled city of Harar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for its narrow alleyways, colorful markets, and unique architectural style. It is also renowned for its tradition of hyena feeding and is a hub for Ethiopian poetry and art
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Addis Ababa
- We will pick you up and start a 2 - days tour
Harar city tour
DAY - 1
10:00 – 11:00 AM – countless mosques and shrines and unique Harari people and homes.
11:00 – 13:00 – Sites to visit of House of Rimbaud, Ras Tafari’s House, Ras Mekonnen’s Palace. 14:00 – 16 :00 – the Harari National Cultural Center, and
16 :30 – 17:30 - the tomb of Emir Nur, who built the famous Jugol
19:00 – 20:00 - At night you will visit the hyena man, who feeds the hyenas every night just outside the walls of the city. This tradition was started long ago to prevent these wild hyenas from hunting for food in the town. Guests are welcome, and encouraged, to feed the hyenas themselves.
Dire Dawa
DAY - 2
10:00 – 11:00 AM – visit the last places of interest in Harar
11:00 – 13:00 –. Depart to Dire Dawa. You will have a brief visit to the lively market at Kefira
14:00 – 15:00 – Lunch at a local restaurant.
16 :40 – 17:50 – Fly back to Addis Ababa.
Ending Point
Pick up from airport and drop at the hotel.
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private ground transportation (including all airport transfers), inclusive of fuel and insurance
- A 3 start hotel accommodation including breakfast
- Entrance fees to all locations including local guide service
- All relevant taxes
- Lunch, dinner and beverages, including all alcoholic beverages
- Camera and/or photo fees
- Tips for driver, guides, etc (at your discretion)
- Items of a personal nature
Tour Important Information
- You should bring conformable hiking shoes.
- Warm jacket
- Gloves
- Hats and Eyeglass.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Demeke G.
I was born and grew up in Addis Ababa. I used to work in Addis Ababa for more than 7 years. I became a National Government Licensed Guide in English and French in 2018. I am a graduate of history and heritage management.
Since then, I have guided more than 300 tours in Addis Ababa as well as Bahir Dar, Gondar, Danakil Depression and Tigray churches, Omo Valley, Lalibela, the Siemen Mountains, Bale Mountains, and various day trip programs while improving my tours. Ethiopia is a country with a rich cultural, historical, and natural attraction with more than 80 ethnic groups and languages.
My tours are very flexible, and I always do my best to customize them according to the interests of my guests. I studied about the places and will provide you knowledge to appreciate them more deeply than just visiting there by yourself or as a member of group tours. I like food, and I know many restaurants that provide typical Ethiopian traditional cuisine along with the traditional Ethiopian coffee. Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the best tours customized to your interests. It will be my great pleasure to help you to have memorable experience in Ethiopia.
Reviews
Diana R.
“Beautiful walk through impressive landscapes ”
Blue Nile gorge, Jemma valley and Portuguese bridge are absolutely amazing places of fantastic beauty. If you are in Ethiopia for only one day it is for sure the must-visit place. It would give a lot of unforgettable memories (and photos) to those who prefer walking in nature over city sightseeing. Our guide Demeke was very friendly, punctual, respectable guy with perfect English and a huge amount of knowledge regarding the tour. Highly recommended, 10/10
Demeke G.
Dear Diana and your families, I would like to saythank you for choosing me to be your guide and happy with the services I am providing for your families. I am so grateful for the time we spent together.
$499/ per person
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