Animated Market

Early in the morning, the driver or the hotel shuttle bus will drop you off at the Addis Ababa Bole airport to fly to Dirdawa.   Day 1: Morning:

Start your day by visiting the Dre Dawa railway station. It is a crucial transportation hub in Ethiopia, facilitating the movement of people and goods between various regions within the country and connecting Ethiopia to international trade routes.have a lunch break then after driving to Harar. Check in your hotel.

Day 1: Afternoon 

Visit colourful Harar Markets, where you can browse through a variety of goods including spices, traditional clothing, and local crafts. Get to know the techniques and traditions of the local vendors by interacting with them.

-Visit the Harar Museum, located in Ras Mekonnen's palace, to learn about the history and culture of the Harari people.

Day 1: Evening

Visit the Hyena Feeding Site, an exhilarating experience where you can witness locals feed wild hyenas by hand. Take a close look at these fascinating creatures with the help of trained individuals. Back to your hotel.

 Babile Elephant sanctuary is a reserved area for wildlife sanctuary. it is located in East Hararghe.  

Day 2: Morning:

Take a short trip to Babile Elephant Sanctuary, located approximately 46 kilometres from Harar. Experience a safari and witness the majestic elephants in their natural habitat. Enjoy lunch and unwind at your hotel.

Day 2: Afternoon :

After lunch visit The Babile Rock Formation. The Babile rock formation is a unique and breathtaking natural landmark located in eastern Ethiopia, near the city of Harar. The Babile rock formation is primarily composed of sandstone and volcanic rocks that have been shaped by wind and water erosion over millions of years. Combined with the colours of the strangely shaped rocks, it creates an enchanting and unique landscape that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.

Harar Jugol Wall 

It is the only walled city of Ethiopia and was built between  the 13th and th 16th centuries. It is 5 m high and 3.5 Km long. It was built as a defense wall in medieval times. The wall has five gates to enter into five different directions to the city.  

Day 3: Morning: 

-Visit Harar Jugol, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the old walled city. Explore the narrow winding streets filled with colourful murals, mosques, and traditional Harari houses.  You can witness the unique architecture and intricate Harari decoration in some of them that are open to the public.

Have lunch and return to your hotel for relaxation.

Day 3: Afternoon:

Explore Arthur Rimbaud's House, the French poet who lived in Harar in the late 19th century. The house has been converted into a museum that displays his works and the cultural exchange between Europe and Harar.

Day 3: Evening:

Enjoy a relaxing sunset walk along the Harar city walls, taking in the panoramic views of the city and the surrounding landscape.

Back to your hotel and prepare for your departure the next day.