04 Days – Eastern Ethiopia Tour

Morning:
After breakfast, we start our drive to the Awash National Park (approx. 4 hours).

Afternoon:
We will reach the Park Lodge spectacularly located next to the Awash Falls for lunch. Here we have the opportunity to spot a great variety of birds and mammals in the savannah as well as crocodiles living at the river. We will enjoy an impressive sunset over the Awash gorge.

Overnight stay in a standard hotel, lodge or camp

Morning / Afternoon:
After our morning game drive, we depart for Harar (8 hrs), stopping at Avadai, Ethiopia’s biggest Khat market, and Dire Dawa. In the evening, you will see the “Hyena Man” feeding the hyenas that gather nightly outside the town. With a little courage, you may of course also feed the hyenas yourself!

Overnight stay in a standard hotel, lodge or camp

Morning/Afternoon:
Today we discover the 16th century walled city of Harar, the fourth most important city in the Islamic World and a UNESCO world heritage site. It feels as if time has stood still here. We will visit the home of Arthur Rimbaud, the renowned French poet who lived in Harar, the National and Harari museums; the house of Ras Mekonnen (the father of Haile Selassie); traditional Harari homes, the market and many more interesting places.

Overnight stay in a standard hotel, lodge or camp

Morning / Afternoon:
We take the flight at noon back to Addis. A day room will be provided. You will have time for sightseeing and/or shopping.

Evening:
You will be invited to a memorable farewell dinner in one of Addis Ababa’s traditional restaurant with cultural songs, dances and traditional food. You will then be transferred to Bole International Airport for departure or be transferred to your reserved hotel if you continue your stay in Ethiopia