Step into the UNESCO-listed city of Harar on this unique 4-day tour Harar Coffee Tour that blends cultural immersion with a deep dive into Harari coffee. Wander through the ancient, narrow alleyways of Harar Jugol, a vibrant and historic city, and experience the unique local customs, including a visit to the famous Hyena Man. This tour is a coffee lover’s dream, allowing you to sample Harar coffee directly at traditional coffee houses and participate in a unique regional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit surrounding coffee plantations and engage with local families, providing a truly authentic insight into the rich traditions and history of this extraordinary region and its distinctive coffee heritage.
Flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa (approx. 1-hour flight)
Pick-up from the airport and transfer by road to Harar (approx. 1.5–2 hours)
Afternoon:
Check in to a local guesthouse or boutique hotel in Harar
Light lunch, followed by an orientation walk through the UNESCO-listed old walled city (Jugol)
Evening:
Welcome coffee ceremony at a traditional Harari home
Dinner at a local cultural restaurant
Optional: Attend the Hyena Feeding Ritual, a centuries-old Harari tradition
Overnight: Harar
Visit the Arthur Rimbaud House, offering insights into Harar’s colonial-era connections
Explore Harar markets, including the vibrant Spice Market and Khat Market
Guided visit to a traditional Harari house to understand architectural and domestic culture
Afternoon:
Coffee tasting session at a local Harari roastery
Learn about the distinct characteristics of Harar coffee: winey, fruity, bold
Walk through coffee alleys in the old city and learn how traditional roasting is done over charcoal
Evening:
Dinner with Harari cuisine (try dishes like Harari firfir and mahadar)
Night stroll within the walled city
Overnight: Harar
Drive to rural coffee farms around Chercher or East Hararghe highlands (approx. 1.5–2 hours)
Visit smallholder farms cultivating heirloom Harar beans
Engage with farmers and learn about:
Dry-processed (natural) coffee method
Traditional drying beds and sun-curing
Organic and sustainable practices
Afternoon:
Picnic lunch in the countryside
Visit a local cooperative or dry mill
Observe sorting, bagging, and export preparation
Participate in an informal cupping session with local coffee experts
Evening:
Return to Harar
Free evening to explore or relax at the guesthouse
Overnight: Harar
Leisurely breakfast and final stroll through Harar’s colorful alleyways
Visit Ras Mekonnen Palace (if open) or other historical landmarks
Late Morning:
Depart for Dire Dawa
Optional: Short visit to Dire Dawa’s French Quarter or Railway Museum
Afternoon:
Return flight from Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa
Tour ends with optional transfer to your hotel or Bole International Airport
All transfers and ground transportation
Accommodation (3 nights in Harar)
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
All entry fees (museums, cultural sites)
Guided farm visits, coffee tastings, and ceremonies
English-speaking cultural and coffee guide
Personal purchases or souvenirs
Travel insurance
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Serina hotel ( 4rth floor),
Bekelech St, 2Q4M+RV8,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
+251 91 355 0959
+251 91 156 0986
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