Overview
A morning flight will take you to Dire Dawa, the commercial city neighboring Harar. You will then visit the walled city of Harar and its gates, museums, the Rimbaud House, and the market place where you will find the Oromo, Ethiopian Somali and Harari people. In the evening you will also visit the famous Hyena Man performance — a human being feeding hyenas by hand and mouth. A short visit of Dire Dawa city, including its market places, will also be an addition before you fly back to Addis Ababa.
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Trip Facts
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Tour Style
- Historical, Cultural
- Physical Rating
- Able to walk stairs
- Age Requirements
- None
- Service Level
- Standard and Luxurious
- Group Size
- No limit
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