6 Days Cultural Tour to Harar and Awash

  • 6 Days
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From $600.00 Per Adult

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6 Days, 5 Nights

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Experience the wonders of Ethiopia's eastern region on this 6-day adventure! Start with a flight to Dire Dawa and explore the colorful market of Kafira, then head to the historic city of Harar, known for its 90 mosques and stunning Islamic architecture. Spend a day exploring the fortified city, visiting ancient mosques, and watching the Hyena Man show at night. Next, venture to the Babile Elephant Sanctuary, Dakata Rock Valley, and Koremi Village, and marvel at the unique rock formations and scenic views. Then, head to Awash National Park, home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including zebra, oryx, gazelle, and baboons. Take a game drive through the park and explore the surrounding mountains and forests. Finally, visit the Allideghe Wildlife Reserve and soak up the natural beauty of this untamed region. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and incredible wildlife, this trip is a must-visit for any adventure-seeker or nature lover.

Itinerary

Day 1 - : Flight to Dire Dawa - Drive to Harar

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Morning, flight to Dire Dawa. Visit Chemendefer, the oldest Train Station and Kafira colorful market. Afternoon, drive to the historic Islamic holy city of Harar. In the evening visit the Hyena Man show at night. Overnight in hotel/guest house.

Day 2 - City Tour of Harar

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This day, you will have a full day visit of fortified city of Harar. Harar is the Holy City of Ethiopia's Muslim community, is believed to be the fourth-holiest city after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. The old City Wall of Harar is the main attraction and symbol of Islamic architecture. Harar has approximately 90 mosques, which form the largest concentration of mosques in the world. Visit Jegol Wall, Arthur Rimboud Museum. Visit Jamia Mosque. Lunch break. Afternoon, visit Emir Nurs Tomb, Traditional Harari Home. Overnight in hotel/guest house.

Day 3 - Excursion to Babile sanctuary, Dakata Rock Valley & Koremi Village

In the morning, excursion to visit Babile Elephant Sanctuary, Dakata rock valley with wonderful balancing rock as well as lower hoodoos. On the way back, visit Koremi Village, one of the fascinating Argobba Villages.Overnight in hotel/guest house.

Day 4 - Drive to Awash National Park

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In the morning, drive to Awash Awash National Park (214 km). The park covers an area of 756 square kilometres, comprised mainly of acacia and grassland, but with an interesting range of volcanic landscapes. In the open areas and grass plains you should see grazing zebra alongside Beisa oryx, kudu, Soemmerring's gazelle and Swayne’s hartebeest. Olive and hamadryas baboons, as well as colobus and grivet monkeys, can be seen near the river, and the tiny dik-dik is often well camouflaged in the shade of the acacia thorn. Cats such as cheetah, serval, and leopard are also present (although less easy to spot) and lion, black-backed and golden jackals, and caracals can occasionally be seen. Over 400 species of bird have been recorded in Awash, ranging from the great ostrich, frequently seen, to the less common secretary bird and the Abyssinian ground hornbill. Vivid flashes of colour come from the carmine bee-eaters and the Abyssinian roller. And many more types of species occur - from birds of prey to birds of the forest and those occupying the savannah. Drive and hike through series of well-maintained tracks traverse the park, taking in the many scenic attractions. Overnight in Awash Falls Lodge.

Day 5 - Awash National Park & Allideghe Wildlife Reserve

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In the morning, continue exploring Awash National Park.  Afternoon, 40 km drive to north for another fantastic game drive to the nearby Allideghe Wildlife Reserve; covers in the main grasslands, wooded rises and mountains.  The reserve is a home to wild animals such as; lion, cheetah, Somali wild ass, Beisa oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelle, spotted hyena, Northern gerenuk and Grevy’s zebra. Overnight in Doho Lodge

Day 6 - Drive back to Addis

Morning, natural hot-spring family and private bathing at the exciting outdoor hot-tubs and pools in the lodge with beautiful view of doum palm forest and typha reed. Afternoon, drive to Addis Ababa and transfer to your destination. End of the trip.

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