Enter Arisi Mountains National Park, Ethiopia’s nearest wildlife park to Addis Ababa, divided into four blocks.

Dera-Dilfekar Block – Spot Greater & Lesser Kudu, Abyssinian hare, Anubis baboon, and Spotted Hyena.
Chilalo-Galema Block – Home to the highest Ethiopian wolf population, alongside Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck.
Horse Riding & Trekking Experience – Explore Ethiopia’s high-altitude landscapes.

After lunch in Bekoji, drive to Awash National Park, where an evening safari offers encounters with Beisa Oryx, dik-dik, black-backed jackal, and Hamadryas baboon.

Accommodation: Genet Hotel

You’ll depart Genet Hotel at dawn for a thrilling game drive through Awash National Park, where you’ll explore the steamy pools of Filwoha Hot Springs, hike to the misty Awash River Waterfall, and scan the acacia-dotted savanna for Beisa oryx, Defassa waterbuck, dik-dik, Colobus monkeys and—even if you’re lucky—cheetah and black-backed jackal. After a midday break (boxed lunch available on request), you’ll set off across volcanic plains toward Alidegehi Wildlife Reserve. In the afternoon light you’ll search open grasslands for Grevy’s zebra, Somali wild ass, ostrich and Soemmerring’s gazelle before settling in for the night at Doho Lodge.

Accommodation: Doho Lodge

You’ll rise before first light for a dawn safari in Alidegehi, when golden rays bring antelope herds to life and solitary cheetahs emerge from the shadows. After breakfast at Doho Lodge, set off on a scenic drive toward Harar, pausing at Aweday Chat Market to witness local khat trading rituals and sample spiced coffee. Crossing fragrant eucalyptus forests and rolling highlands, you’ll arrive in Harar in time for the legendary hyena feeding ritual at dusk. As night falls, check in at Grand Gato Hotel and reflect on an unforgettable day.

Mystical Hyena Ritual: As twilight descends, immerse yourself in Harar’s legendary hyena feeding ritual—a striking blend of ancient tradition and daring charm under the starlit sky.

Accommodation: Grand Gato Hotel

Following breakfast at Grand Gato, immerse yourself in the labyrinthine alleys of Jugol—Harar’s UNESCO-listed walled city—where you’ll discover 16th-century mosques, bustling souks, and the stately Bab Hara gate. Your cultural deep-dive continues at Sherif’s Private Museum, home to ancient Islamic manuscripts and ceremonial artifacts, before an optional Harari-style lunch in a traditional courtyard. In the afternoon you’ll tour Arthur Rimbaud’s House and Ras Makonnen’s ornate palace, then enjoy free time browsing leather goods and coffee at the souk or visiting the Hyena Man’s Compound. As sunset paints the red-tiled rooftops, you’ll soak in panoramic Rift Valley views from the western ramparts before returning to the Grand Gato.

Accommodation: Grand Gato Hotel

The adventure continues east with a visit to Babile, Ethiopia’s largest camel market.

Babile Camel Market – Witness Ethiopia’s biggest livestock exchange.
Dakhata Valley ("Valley of Marvels") – Stand before gravity-defying rock formations.
Koromi Village (Optional) – Visit the 1,000-year-old home of the Argoba tribe.

Dire Dawa, explore:La Gare Train Station – Ethiopia’s oldest railway station, built between 1894–1917.
Kafira Spice Market – A vibrant blend of Afar traders, Oromo farmers, and Amhara merchants.

Accommodation: Samrat Hotel

Transfer to Dire Dawa Airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa, where your final celebration awaits.

Farewell Ethiopian Feast – A lavish dinner featuring doro wat, tibs, and traditional injera.
Live Music & Dance – Experience Ethiopia’s iconic eskista dance.
Coffee Ceremony – Toast to an incredible journey with Ethiopia’s buna ritual.

Accommodation: None

Transfer to Bole International Airport – End of Tour