Ethiopia · Culture

3-Day Harar and Addis Ababa Tour with Hyena Man Experience

3 Days Round trip from Harar Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll through Harar's 16th-century walled city
02 Visit the home of Arthur Rimbaud and explore the colorful Islamic market
03 Tour the Harari museums and the house of Ras Mekonnen, father of Haile Selassie
04 See the 'Hyena Man' feeding hyenas that gather nightly outside the town
05 Explore Addis Ababa's National Museum, home of the 3-million-year-old skeleton "Lucy"

Get ready for an exciting 3-day journey from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa and on to Harar. Explore the 16th-century walled city, visit the home of poet Arthur Rimbaud, and discover the vibrant Islamic market, Harari museums, and Ras Mekonnen's house. In the evening, witness the 'Hyena Man' feeding the hyenas that gather nightly outside the town. Return to Addis Ababa to explore the National Museum, home of the 3-million-year-old skeleton "Lucy," enjoy souvenir shopping, and end with a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant with dancers and musicians representing some of the country's many ethnic groups.

In the evening, witness the 'Hyena Man' feeding the hyenas that gather nightly outside the town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Harar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly to Dire Dawa and Explore Harar

9:00 am - 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 Rimbaud, the renowned French poet.

Day 02

Markets, Museums, and Harar by Night

Visit the colorful Islamic market.
Tour the national and Harari museums, as well as 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.

Day 03

Return to Addis Ababa with Museum Visit and Farewell Dinner

Visit the colorful Islamic market in the morning.
Drive from Harar to Dire Dawa.
Fly to Addis Ababa, where you will explore the National Museum, home of the 3-million-year-old skeleton "Lucy."
Do some souvenir shopping and enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant, along with dancers and musicians representing some of the country's many ethnic groups.
9:30 pm - Transfer to the airport for a late-night departure or to a hotel booked upon request.