Overview
A Harar tour offers a deep dive into Ethiopia’s historic, walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its unique Islamic heritage, vibrant markets, traditional Adere houses with intricate interiors, and ancient mosques, famous for its peaceful coexistence and the nightly wild hyena feeding ritual, often combined with trips to Dire Dawa or Awash.
Expect to explore narrow alleys, ancient gates, spice markets, and unique cultural experiences, often using tuk-tuks for local transport
Trip Highlights
- Little gem of the orient - City of love and harmony
- Dubbed to be the 4th holiest city of the world by the Muslim after Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem.
- Ancient walled city of Harar (aka Harar Jugol) - Prized world heritage site
- City of the past and the current
- Uncomfortably Peaceful hyenas feeding from people’s hands
- The birth place of king Haile Selassie
