Private tours in Harar and across Ethiopia

Walled-city walks, hyenas at night, camel markets, mountain camping, rock-hewn churches and volcanoes. Every trip is private and led by a local guide. Harar tours start from Dire Dawa airport.

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Edom, your guide

Meet your guide, Edom

I was born and raised inside the walls of old Harar, and these streets are my home. For over 15 years I have shared the story of this city and of Ethiopia with travelers from around the world.

I love telling history and making guests feel like friends. You arrive as a visitor and leave as family.

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Tell us your dates and group size, and we will build the itinerary around you. Also: customized Ethiopia tours, airport transfers and car rental.

Harar Private City TourHarar Private City Tour

Harar Private City Tour

Half or full day

Jugol's gates, mosques, Harari houses and markets with a local guide.

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  • Pick-up at Dire Dawa airport and drive to Harar.
  • Walk the old gates and alleys of Jugol, a UNESCO World Heritage city.
  • Visit a traditional Harari house and the colorful spice and coffee markets.
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Harar Hyena FeedingHarar Hyena Feeding

Harar Hyena Feeding

Evening

Meet the wild spotted hyenas at night, a tradition kept by Harar's hyena men.

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  • After dinner we go to the hyena site just outside the walls.
  • Watch the hyena men call the animals, and feed them by hand if you wish.
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Harari Coffee & Cultural ExperienceHarari Coffee & Cultural Experience

Harari Coffee & Cultural Experience

2 to 3 hours

A traditional coffee ceremony and a look into Harari life.

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  • Welcome in a Harari home with the coffee ceremony and snacks.
  • Learn about Harari customs, houses and the stories of old Harar.
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Kundudo Mountain AdventureKundudo Mountain Adventure

Kundudo Mountain Adventure

2 days, 1 night

Summit camping, sunrise above the clouds and wild horses.

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  • Day 1: From Dire Dawa airport or Harar, drive to Kundudo and walk the plateau with the wild horses. Camp for the night.
  • Day 2: Sunrise above the clouds, breakfast, then return to Harar or the airport.
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Babile Camel Market

Babile Camel Market

Half day

Walk among hundreds of camels at one of eastern Ethiopia's great markets.

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  • Drive to Babile in the morning, on market days.
  • Meet the herders and traders, and watch the camel trading.
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Koromi Village Experience

Koromi Village Experience

Half day

Rural life, local food and genuine community hospitality.

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  • Drive from Harar into the hills and walk through the village.
  • Share a local meal and coffee with a family.
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Babile Elephant SanctuaryBabile Elephant Sanctuary

Babile Elephant Sanctuary

Half day

Look for wild elephants in the bush around Babile.

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  • Drive to the sanctuary with a guide and a ranger.
  • Search for elephants and other wildlife. Sightings are never guaranteed.
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Harar and KoromiHarar and Koromi

Harar and Koromi

2 days, 1 night

The best of Harar plus a visit to Koromi village, starting at Dire Dawa airport.

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  • Day 1: Airport pick-up, Harar city tour, Harari coffee ceremony, hyena feeding at night. Sleep in Harar.
  • Day 2: Koromi village visit with a local meal, then drive back to Dire Dawa airport.
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4-Day Harar and Babile Tour4-Day Harar and Babile Tour

4-Day Harar and Babile Tour

4 days, 3 nights

Dire Dawa, Harar, Babile Camel Market, Koromi and Babile Elephant Sanctuary, starting at Dire Dawa airport.

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  • Day 1: Airport pick-up, Dire Dawa city tour, drive to Harar, hyena feeding at night.
  • Day 2: Harar old city, gates, a Harari house and the coffee ceremony.
  • Day 3: Babile Camel Market and Babile Elephant Sanctuary, then back to Harar.
  • Day 4: Koromi village visit, then drive to Dire Dawa airport.
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Lalibela Rock-Hewn ChurchesLalibela Rock-Hewn Churches

Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches

2 days, flight from Addis Ababa

Walk through 800-year-old churches carved into the rock.

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  • Day 1: Fly to Lalibela. Northern Group of churches and sunset viewpoint.
  • Day 2: Early prayers with the priests, Southern Group and Bete Giyorgis, village visit, then your flight.
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Danakil Depression and Erta AleDanakil Depression and Erta Ale

Danakil Depression and Erta Ale

3 days, 2 nights, flight to Semera

Camp beside a lava lake and walk the neon sulfur springs of Dallol.

Flight: Addis Ababa to Semera with Ethiopian Airlines, direct, about 1 hour 20 minutes. We confirm times when you book.

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  • Day 1: Fly Addis Ababa to Semera, drive into Afar, night hike up Erta Ale.
  • Day 2: Sunrise over the lava lake, then Dallol and the salt plains. Camp at Hamedela.
  • Day 3: Drive to Semera and fly to Addis Ababa in the evening.
  • Needs a government-approved escort. We check travel advice before every trip.
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Addis Ababa and Merkato Market DayAddis Ababa and Merkato Market Day

Addis Ababa and Merkato Market Day

1 day, with lunch

Africa's largest open-air market, with a guide who knows the best stalls.

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  • Morning: National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Entoto Hill.
  • Midday: Merkato: spices, coffee, crafts.
  • Afternoon: Coffee ceremony and injera lunch.
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