Tour Description
With one-to-three days distance from Addis Ababa, there are so many historical, natural and cultural tourist attractions that can be a good choice both for international and domestic travelers. Melka-kunture prehistoric site, Adadi Mariam rock hewn church, Tiya world heritage site, Debrelibanos monastery and the Blue Nile gorge, Menagesha-Suba natural forest, Wonchi crater lakes , Bushoftu crater lakes, Awash National park, Abijata-Shalla national park, Langano lake , Wondogenet , Yirgalem, Awassa town, Harar and its fabulous tourist sites are major tourist attractions found around Addis Ababa. These ranges of tourist attraction and activities includes beautiful birds, trekking areas, beaches , hot springs ,fishing ,camping sites, sightseeing, heritage sites, historical churches and towns.
WUB ETHIOPIA TOURS is so happy to plan and escort your trip to such diverse tourist attraction sites that will be visited within a day, two, or three day trips from Addis Ababa.
Tour Program
Tour Code: WET-115
Duration: Three Days
Tour Title: Addis Ababa-Harar
This three days trip starts from Addis Ababa, to visit the old and walled town of Harar which is the fourth holiest city of Islam next to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. During this trip visitors will also see a crater lake of Bushoftu which is famous for its bird life, visit the biggest Chat Market in Ethiopia at Aweday, and interested visitors may visit the Chat Chewing and Coffee Ceremony at Harar.
Day 1 – Early drive eastwards to Harar which is located at 525km from Addis Ababa. Walled city of Harar is an old and it dates back to the 16th Century AD which is the fourth holiest city of Islam next to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Harar shelters more than 87 mosques within one sq km area, which is the largest concentration in the World. Along the route to Harar, visitors stop at Awash National park, and at the most scenic viewpoints. Lunch will be either at Asebeteferi or Hirna towns. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 2 - Visit the multicultural colorful market of Harar which is attended by different tribes, the traditional house of the people of Harari , the House of the famous late 19th French poet - Arthur Rimbaud, the panoramic view of Harar, walls and gates of Harar, and in the evening visit the Heyna Man. Overnight in a hotel
Day 3 - Drive back to Addis visiting the biggest Chat (mild Stimulant) market at Aweday. Lunch and refreshment will be in those vibrant towns found between Harar and Addis Ababa.