5 Days Trip to Dire Dawa

Fast_paced Paced Adventure Friends Trip

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Itinerary
- Day 1
  - Explore Dire Dawa Market
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    A bustling open-air market offering local crafts, spices, and traditional clothing.
  - Lunch at Kaffa Restaurant
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Try traditional Ethiopian cuisine at this popular restaurant.
  - Visit the Ethnographic Museum
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Learn about the history and culture of the region, including traditional clothing and housewares.
  - Climb the Awash River Canyon
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Enjoy a scenic hike to stunning views of the canyon.
- Day 2
  - Visit Harar Jugol
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Explore the walled city of Harar, with its narrow streets, colorful markets, and historic mosques.
  - Lunch at Fresh Touch Restaurant
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Try Ethiopian and international cuisine at this popular spot.
  - Hyena Feeding at Night
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Watch the nightly ritual of feeding hyenas in Harar, a tradition dating back centuries.
- Day 3
  - Visit Babile Elephant Sanctuary
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    See the majestic elephants of Babile, and take a guided hike through the park.
  - Lunch at Sofi Cafe
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Try traditional Ethiopian coffee and pastries at this cozy cafe.
  - Explore the Dire Dawa Railway Museum
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Learn about the history of the railway in Ethiopia, including vintage locomotives and train cars.
- Day 4
  - Visit the Great Rift Valley
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Drive through the stunning landscape of the Great Rift Valley, making stops at scenic viewpoints along the way.
  - Lunch at Lake Awassa Resort
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Try fresh fish and other local cuisine at this lakeside restaurant.
  - Boat Ride on Lake Awassa
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the lake, with views of birds and other wildlife.
- Day 5
  - Visit the Sof Omar Caves
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Explore the vast underground caverns of the Sof Omar Cave system, with its stunning rock formations and underground river.
  - Lunch at Adama Ras Hotel
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Try traditional Ethiopian cuisine and relax at this quiet hotel.
  - Visit the Kereyu Hill Tribe
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Meet the Kereyu people and learn about their traditional way of life in the surrounding hills.

5 Days Trip to Dire Dawa

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Itinerary

Explore Dire Dawa Market

Lunch at Kaffa Restaurant

Visit the Ethnographic Museum

Climb the Awash River Canyon

Visit Harar Jugol

Lunch at Fresh Touch Restaurant

Hyena Feeding at Night

Visit Babile Elephant Sanctuary

Lunch at Sofi Cafe

Explore the Dire Dawa Railway Museum

Visit the Great Rift Valley

Lunch at Lake Awassa Resort

Boat Ride on Lake Awassa

Visit the Sof Omar Caves

Lunch at Adama Ras Hotel

Visit the Kereyu Hill Tribe