Discover the cradle of humanity in the Awash Valley. The ancient walled city of Harar was for many centuries a major commercial centre. Trading with the interior, Gulf of Aden ports, and Eastern lands, it had its own language (Harari), and issued its own currency. The city was moreover also a great center of Islamic learning.
Why Choose This Tour?
Horizon Ethiopia is a locally rooted premier operator. We focus on providing highly personalized travel arrangements, premium 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, and access to top hand-picked lodges.
Multilingual Professional Guides
Fully Customizable Itineraries
Airport Meet & Greet Included
24/7 Field Support Services
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 Description
Arrive Addis Ababa, transfer to hotel. Afternoon: Ethnological Museum, National Museum (Lucy), and Mercato.
Day 2
Day 2 Description
Drive Addis to Awash National Park. Enjoy calderas, Fantalle Volcano, hot springs, and wildlife (Oryx, Kudu).
Day 3
Day 3 Description
Drive through Awash Valley to Harar walled city. Watch Hyena Man show in the evening.
Day 4
Day 4 Description
Full day city tour of Harar: Museums of Harari house, walled town Harar Jugol. Drive to Dire Dawa via chat markets.
Day 5
Day 5 Description
Fly Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa. Farewell dinner, transfer to Airport.
Pricing & Conditions
Tours are quoted on a tailormade basis depending on your group size, season of travel, and selected hotel tiers. Contact us for a personalized package proposal.
Price Includes
Premium 4x4 Land Cruiser ground transport
Multilingual professional tour guides
Full board hotel/lodge accommodations
National Park scout, cook, and site entry fees
Local boat cruise fees (Lake Tana / Chamo)
Price Excludes
International and domestic flight tickets
Souvenirs, shopping, and laundry services
Personal tips for drivers, scouts, and guides
Alcoholic beverages and minibar drinks
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Tour Specifications
Duration5 Days, 4 Nights
CategoryArcheology
LanguageEnglish / French
AvailabilityYear-Round
Tour Highlights
Hand-feed wild hyenas in Harar Jugol
Explore Islamic walled city gates & Harari houses
Awash National Park Falls & Wildlife Safaris
Dire Dawa town & eastern escarpment drive
Need Customization?
We can customize this itinerary according to your group size, budget, and specific interests.
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