Things to do in Harar, Harari Region: The Best Multi-day Tours

October 18, 2021 Karren Gelb

Harar (Harari: ሐረር), and known to its inhabitants as Gēy (Harari: ጌይ), is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It was formerly the capital of Hararghe and now the capital of the modern Harari Region of Ethiopia. The city is located on a hilltop in the eastern extension of the Ethiopian Highlands, about five hundred kilometers from the national capital Addis Ababa at an elevation of 1,885 meters. Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, Harar had an estimated total population of 122,000, of whom 60,000 were males and 62,000 were females. According to the census of 1994, on which this estimate is based, the city had a population of 76,378.
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1. 6 Days Lalibela, Omo Valley and Harar

Ethio Travel and Tours
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In this trip you will have a chance to discover the Eastern, Northern and Southern part of Ethiopia.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Local guide service as per the program, All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program.

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Reviewed By 290nataliiad

I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.

2. 5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

Simien Image Tour and Travel
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World Heritage–listed Harar is a place apart. With its 368 alleyways squeezed into just 1 sq km, it’s more reminiscent of Fez in Morocco than any other city in the Horn. Its countless mosques and shrines, animated markets, crumbling walls and charming people will make you feel as if you’ve floated right out of the 21st century. It’s the east’s most memorable sight and shouldn’t be missed. As if that wasn’t enough, there are many chances to get up close and personal with wild hyenas. It’s a rare traveller who doesn’t enjoy it here.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Guide fee, Accommodation , Pick up and drop offs to the airport

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Reviewed By Grip7791

I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.

3. Lalibela, Omo Valley and Harar 6 Days Tour

One love Ethiopia Tours & Car Rent
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This tour package include the north and southern Ethiopia tourist destinations. And as we have more than 10 years of experience, we will deliver perfectly organized service to our customers.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Entrance fees , Bottled water throughout the tour, Air conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Any alcoholic drinks, Any personal expenses like telephone and internet Laundry

Reviewed By kseniyak255

I recommend this company and its service to everybody who is going there. There are the best drivers and cars. Abreham is a very punctual man, good guide and he helps to decide all questions and shows everything you want to see in the capital and any place of this country.

4. Enthusiastic Tour In Harar

Harar, Ethiopia Harar Tour A Collection of Unique Moments
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We have great experience and well aware of the City and Tourism, we give appropriate treatments to our travelers starting from Airport shuttle. We know how important your tour is and we will take care of all the little things, so you don’t have to. Our itineraries are well researched and are rich in an amazing cultural experiences, breathtaking scenery, historical sites, and off-the-beaten-track places. We ensure your full enjoyment by offering exciting opportunities including spontaneity and flexibility, for exploring, shopping and time for reflection. We encourage you to engage with the places you visit and with the people you encounter along the way who will bring your experience to life. Our private tour allow us to go to places larger groups are unable to.

Inclusions: Dinner, Bottled Water, Hotel Accommodation , Private transportation

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Reviewed By dedtomato

Absolutely amazing! I was running late to arrive in Harar and this tour company went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure I was taken care of. They arranged a late evening experience with the hyenas because they knew I was leaving the next morning. After this amazing experience, they showed me where to eat for the best food and just generally took care of me. I'm dying to come back to Harar and try out more of their tours. Don't be like me and not give yourself enough time in this city. Also don't hesitate to work with these guys.

5. Harar- UNSCO heritage site

Liyu Ethiopia Tours

World Heritage–listed Harar is a place apart. With its 368 alleyways squeezed into just 1 sq km, it’s more reminiscent of Fez in Morocco than any other city in the Horn. Its countless mosques and shrines, animated markets, crumbling walls and charming people will make you feel as if you’ve floated right out of the 21st century. It’s the east’s most memorable sight and shouldn’t be missed. As if that wasn’t enough, there are many chances to get up close and personal with wild hyenas. It’s a rare traveller who doesn’t enjoy it here.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, accommodation

Exclusions: lunch and Dinner

Reviewed By Gabriella S

My boyfriend and I contacted Liyu Travel because we were looking for a weekend holiday and wanted to get away from Addis and enjoy the nature. Yhun, who is the owner of the travel agency was very competent and friendly. He suggested us to visit the hot springs in Awash (Doho Lodge) which is approximately 4,5 h drive away fron the capital. It was exactly what we were looking for! The organisation of the trip was very professional and it took safety and hygiene measures into consideration. We really enjoyed our weekend, the hot pools and the surroundings were great, like an oasis in the desert.There are many besutiful colorful birds at the Lodge as well.It was really a perfect relaxing mini vacation! We will definitely book our next trip with Liyu travel again! Very recommendable.

6. Northern Historic 10 days Route

Simien Mountains Tours

This classic tour of Ethiopia historical route is a sensory overload of everything that makes Ethiopia great ancient civilization—for travellers with a passion for real experience of History and Nature , takes you to explore Lalibela rock churches, Axum Obelisks, Blue Nile Falls, Castle of Gondar, Addis Ababa and the walled town of Harar which is regarded the fourth holy town by Muslim communities.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By AnyaLindstromBattle

We went on a 4-day trek in the Simien Mountains in April 2019 and had the most amazing time. Alex was very helpful and accommodating from the beginning, and everything was well organized and smooth. Our guide was an absolute legend (a 70+ year old who was way fitter than any of us) who knew the mountains inside and out and was incredibly knowledgeable about flora and fauna, especially birds which my mum (an avid bird watcher) was very excited about. Highly recommended to anyone who likes an adventure.

7. 3 Days in the World's Living Museum, Harar, Ethiopia

Trekking Ethiopia Tours - Day Tours

Its obvious that Ethiopia is a home for various tourist destinations, Which are not able to be visited within short period of time. But our company is capable of arranging such a short but hilarious trips to the many of destinations Ethiopia has. Hence, this package is one of those short day trips letting you explore two of the country's major historical places. Dire Dawa and Harar have great role in the ancient big economical conditions of Ethiopia. Harar is now the only country in the whole world considered as "the living museum". Dire Dawa played a great role in the economic conditions of the country, being the gate of foreign trade relations.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By U7917GXluisz

Tbe 4 days danakil tour was so amazing experience for me everything was organized perfectly. The agents were great the accommodation was also amazing it really was wonderful.

8. Harar, Eastern Ethiopia; 3 Days / 2 Nights

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours

The presence of 99 mosques made Harar to be considered as the Fourth Holiest City in Islam next to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Harar is a symbol of tolerance and peaceful co-existence of peoples and religions. Harar is also famous for its “Hyena Men” who make their living by playing on remarkable show of tamed hyenas and also known by its golden coffee.In recognition of its cultural heritage, the Historic City of Harar (Jugol) was registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2006. Harar is famous for its hyena feeding ceremony that take place every evening in two different sites - just outside the walls of old city. "

Inclusions: From and to Airport Transfers Hotel Pickup and Drop Off All Entrance Fees 2 Nights Accommodation, Breakfast

Exclusions: Meals Gratitudes Personal Nature International Flights

Reviewed By Trerra

●Our English tour guide was Maereg Tefere, a humble person with immense knowledge of churches and its history. He’s very friendly and caring all the time. We were 5 people visiting the churches in Lalibela and he was just walking us and simply explaining the background, the differences between churches, the Orthodox practices, the activities there… Sometime we couldn’t completely understand probably because he’s telling story quite fast. But we were able to ask any question and we enjoyed his company. ●The churches stood there for almost one thousand years which were built (carved/dug) in well-scaled plan in a short period of time. When we actually saw them with our own eyes, it was just unbelievable! ●Afterwards Maereg helped us buying local piece of fabrics for covering our heads at Misa the next day and we discussed about the culture, economy and the current society, everything. That day was great. ●The churches tour is highly recommended. (If you’re not religious, you would still feel speechless as knowing story behind while seeing it!) Also thanks to Maereg.

9. Lalibela Omo Valley and Harrar 6 Days tour

Guide to Addis

In this trip you will have a chance to discover the Eastern, Northern and Southern part of Ethiopia.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Local Guides as per the program, Accommodations as per the program

Exclusions: Any alcoholic drinks , Any additional camera or video fees if needed, Any personal expenses like telephone, internet, fax , laundry

Reviewed By johnmM4414IP

The day trip to Debre Libanos Monastery was so amazing and wonderful, the arrangement was so perfect and the place was so beautiful, the view was so amazing. The guide take me to a lodge which has a great view of the Blue Nile gorge and we have a lunch there enjoying this view.

10. 3 Days to the Historic City Harar, Ethiopia

Ethio Afro Tours

Harar was established by Sultan Abu Beker Mohammed in 1520. Harar, the Holy City of Ethiopia's Muslim community, is believed to be the forth-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. One of Harar's main attractions is the hyena man who feeds hyenas on the outskirts of the town every night.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: alcoholic beverages, domestic flight fees

Reviewed By addisalemz2020

Excellent team for your day trip to Addis Ababa, Ethio Afro Tours, we booked the city and coffee tour with Ethio Afro Tours, and had an amazing experience, all information provided was super fantastic and it was a great authentic experience, Mihiretab the owner is such lovely and nice person, we truly enjoyed learning from him about more than just Ethiopian history and local life’s, The right choice for your day trip to Addis Ababa driver and guide Habtamu was great, they pick us up from our hotel and they take us for breakfast and coffee at Tomoca, how amazing is this one!

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