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3 days tour to Harar city
Harar city is eastern Ethiopia surrounded by old defensive wall that has several large gates for centuries. The city is known for its maze-like alleys and traditional houses. A replica house features at the Harar community museum, Harar is a holy Islamic city with many mosques, including the grand Jami Mosque with its tall white minarets. The city is also known for its adaptable and friendly hyenas.
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Addis Ababa 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.
Harar
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.
Harar - Addis Ababa
Day 3- Morning visit to the colorful Islamic Market. Drive from Harar to Dire Dawa. Fly to Addis Ababa. Visit the National Museum, home of the 3 million year old skeleton “Lucy.” Optional souvenir shopping. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country's many ethnic groups.
Addis Ababa
Transfer to airport for late night departure or to hotel night booked upon request.
Ending Point
At the airpot or your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-Local guide fee
-Transportation
-Accommodation
-Breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverage
-entrance fees
-souvenir shopping fees
Tour Important Information
The weather in Harar city is hot, so it's preferable to arrange light cloths.
Important message from the guide
On ethiopian holidays, i can only guide you in Addis ababa only.
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
