3 Days East by Air

Days

Time

City              (Departure)

Transportation

Activities

Meal

Boarding

1

06:00

08:00

Addis Abeba

Flight

Check in time for flight to Dire Dewa

Early morning, transfer to airport for flight to Dire Dawa .  In Dire Dawa, you will be met at the airport and will transfer to Harar.  From Harar, take a drive to Babile and the Valley of Marvels.  The Valley of Marvels has wonderful landscapes, famous for its balancing rock formations.  Additionally, the town of Babile has a very large market on Saturdays and a camel market on Mondays and Thursdays.  After the visit, time permitting you may visit Koremi, a village made of stone houses set on top of a plateau.  Afterwards, return to Harar for

Overnight in Harar at

a)     Heritage Plaza Hotel

b)    Ras Hotel

c)     Rewda Guesthouse.

2

08:30

Harar

Drive

Today is a full day discovering the treasures hidden in the narrow alleyways of the walled city of Harar, with its colorful markets, countless mosques and shrines and unique Harari people and homes.  Sites to visit include: the House of Rimbaud, Ras Tafari’s House, Ras Mekonnen’s Palace, the Harari National Cultural Center, and the tomb of Emir Nur, who built the famous Jugol, as the wall is known locally.  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. 

Breakfast

Overnight in Harar at

a)    Heritage Plaza Hotel

b)    Ras Hotel

c)     Rewda Guesthouse.

3

09:00

Harar

Drive

In the morning, visit the last places of interest in Harar.  After lunch, depart to Dire Dawa.  You will have a brief visit to the lively market at Kefira before transferring to the airport for return flight to Addis Ababa (17:00).

End of Tour.

Breakfast