Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
Culture & Heritage
The walled city of saints, coffee and hyenas. Three days in Ethiopia's eastern frontier — the walled old city of Harar, its hyena-feeding tradition and the cool trading town of Dire Dawa.
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From USD 600 per person
Indicative from price — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.
Harar is a walled medieval town that feels a thousand years from anywhere else — narrow alleys, vibrant basketwork markets and the world-famous night feeding of wild hyenas at the city wall.
This three-day trip pairs Harar with Dire Dawa's colonial-era charm, taking in coffee culture (Harar coffee is legend) and the great Rajasthanian arcades of the 'railway city'.
Route difficulty
Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.
Best time to go
Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.
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Fly to Dire Dawa, drive to Harar, and an afternoon orientation walk through the walled city's ancient gates and markets.
The market, the Rimbaud House museum, hyena-feeding history at the wall, and an evening at the famous night feeding session if you wish.
Morning in Dire Dawa's railway-town arcades and cafés, then return to Addis (or continue east along the train route).
More details provided at booking.
A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.
A focused, immersive escape without a long commitment.
Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.
Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.
Indicative pricing
US$ 1,200
US$ 600 per person × 2
This tour is rated easy — well-paced, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, and suits travellers of reasonable general mobility.
The indicative price covers licensed english-speaking guide, hotel nights (harar and dire dawa) and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.
Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.
This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.
The walled old town of the east
A journey to the living old town of Harar — UNESCO alleyways, markets, coffee and the famous hyena men at dusk.
The capital in a day
Museums, markets, cathedrals and coffee — a guided full-day introduction to Ethiopia's vibrant capital before or after your main journey.
The ancient walled city of the east — 368 alleyways, hyenas at the gates, and a UNESCO-listed old town like nowhere else in Africa.
The vibrant capital at the heart of Africa — a modern city of museums, markets, coffee culture and the seat of the African Union.
Send us an inquiry and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions and finalise every detail for you.
