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3-Day Harar and Dire Dewa Tour

3-Day Harar and Dire Dewa Tour

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Addis Ababa (City)
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by Kitano Tour and Safaris and transferred to your hotel. After some time to refresh, begin your Addis Ababa sightseeing with a scenic drive up Mount Entoto, offering panoramic views over the capital. From Addis Ababa, continue your journey to **Harar**, a fascinating historic city known for its maze-like narrow streets, ancient walls, colorful markets, and rich Islamic heritage. Often regarded as one of Islam's important historic cities, Harar's unique architecture and traditions reflect centuries of strong Islamic influence. With **Kitano Tour and Safaris**, experience the history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere of this remarkable Ethiopian destination.

Route

Start Addis Ababa (City) (Day 1)
Day 2 Fly Addis - Dire Dawa - Harar
Day 3 Drive Harar - Dire Dawa - Fly Addis - Departure
End Addis Ababa (City)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Arrival - Sightseeing Addis Ababa Day 2 :Fly Addis - Dire Dawa - Harar Day 3 :Drive Harar - Dire Dawa - Fly Addis - Departure

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Addis Ababa (City)
  • Duration: 3 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Harmony Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Harar Ras Hotel Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival - Sightseeing Addis Ababa
⏱Morning 🏨Harmony Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arrival - Sightseeing Addis You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of 'Lucy' fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then proceed to Ethnographic museum, which use to be the palace of Emperor Hailesellase. To wrap up you drive to merkato, the biggest market in East Africa.
Day 2 Fly Addis - Dire Dawa - Harar
⏱Morning 🏨Harar Ras Hotel Budget hotel located in Harar (Town) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly Addis - Dire Dawa - Harar You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Dire Dawa where you will be met upon arrival and drive to Harar. Harar is a labyrinth of small streets surrounded by old city walls is the fourth holiest city for the muslim people next to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Its architecture reflects a strong Islamic influence. The sightseeing of Harar will include the market, the French poet - Rimbaud house, the harari museum and the tomb of Emir Nur hwo buit the Harar walls known Jugol. Tonight we will attain the hyena-man show.
Day 3 Drive Harar - Dire Dawa - Fly Addis - Departure
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Drive Harar - Dire Dawa - Fly Addis - Departure This day you will drive to Dire Dawa passing through Aweday chat market. Upon arrival in Dire Dawa you will catch your flight back to Addis. Be met upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for day use. In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Rates

From: $1,580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Addis Ababa (City)

End: Addis Ababa (City)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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