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Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Walled city of Harar

Early morning, transfer to airport for flight to Dire Dawa (08:00).
In Dire Dawa, you will be met at the airport and will transfer to Harar.
From Harar, take a drive to Babile and the Valley of Marvels.
The Valley of Marvels has wonderful landscapes, famous for its balancing rock formations.
Additionally, the town of Babile has a very large market on Saturdays and a camel market on Mondays and Thursdays.
After the visit, time permitting you may visit Koremi, a village made of stone houses set on top of a plateau.
Return to Harar for overnight at Heritage Plaza Hotel/Ras Hotel/Rewda Guesthouse.

Day 2: Walled city of Harar

Today is a full day discovering the treasures hidden in the narrow alleyways of the walled city of Harar, with its colorful markets, countless mosques and shrines and unique Harari people and homes.
Sites to visit include: the House of Rimbaud, Ras Tafari’s House, Ras Mekonnen’s Palace, the Harari National Cultural Center, and the tomb of Emir Nur, who built the famous Jugol, as the wall is known locally.
At night you will visit the hyena man, who feeds the hyenas every night just outside the walls of the city.
This tradition was started long ago to prevent these wild hyenas from hunting for food in the town.
Guests are welcome, and encouraged to feed the hyenas themselves.
Overnight in Harar at Heritage Plaza Hotel/Ras Hotel/Rewda Guesthouse.

Day 3: Safari Ends

In the morning, visit the last places of interest in Harar.
After lunch, depart to Dire Dawa.
You will have a brief visit to the lively market at Kefira before transferring to the airport for return flight to Addis Ababa (17:00).

Lalibela Churches Northern Cluster

We explore the "Northern Cluster" of Lalibela's rock hewn churches on this page, by Northern Cluster, we mean the grouping of Churches north of the River Jordan. These Northern churches are from what we were told, are older than the southern cluster and the workmanship shows that to be true (ish).

Queen Of Sheba Palace

The Queen of Sheba who was an "exotic and mysterious woman of power" is one of the great religious figures who appear in the Old Testament, the Hebrew Bible and the Muslim Koran. And her Palace is found right here in Axum. Why would you not want to stop by here and take in the scenery and snap a few photographs?

Axum Stelae Field

This amazing Stelae field is around 1700 years old and is found on the opposite side of the road from the St. Mary of Zion Church and around 2 minutes drive from the centre of town. These Stelae are believed to be the grave stones of past Aksumite Kings.

Entos Eyesu Monastery

The boat ride from the main land to the monastery island is maybe 20 to 25 minutes in duration but a scenic boat ride over Lake Tana all the same. The walk through the Entos Eyesu Monastery and up to the church is all through thick tropical forest stopping along the way to see a small museum and crafts stall.

The Town Of Axum

Getting to and from The Town Of Axumis best done via aircraft from any of the surrounding tourist destinations including Addis Ababa. The town is too far North for one to travel realistically here by vehicle from Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, by road will take you at least 2 full days whereas a flight is only about 80 minutes.

Blue Nile Falls

The height of the falls is around the 40-metre mark and in full flood, they can span almost 700 metres. In full flood, I reckon these falls could compete with many of the more famous water falls in Africa. For those interested in birding, bring your big lenses with. The birdlife is simply amazing along the banks of this river.