4-Day Trip to Babile Elephant Sanctuary

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Harar and checking in to accommodation

After arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be received by our team and transferred to Dire Dawa Airport and driven to Harar. You will have lunch at Wonderland Hotel. Meals on menu can be picked by clients based on their interest and budget. Optional activities and accommodation upgrades are also optional for an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Babile Elephant Sanctuary (Wildlife Sanctuary)

Accommodation:

Wonderland Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Harar (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Visit to Babile Elephant Sanctuary

The majestic Lodinta Africana Oreleansi elephant sub-species will be visited in their natural habitat
on this day along with other wildlife species including black-maned lions, greater and lesser kudu, and wild asses. On this day, the visitors will experience walking safari tour enjoying wildlife spotting and appreciating wonderful landscapes and scenic beauty of the park.
Optional activities such as exploration of cattle and camel markets and interactions with local communities can be performed at break times back from the actual visit to the wildlife sanctuary.

Main Destination:

Babile Elephant Sanctuary (Wildlife Sanctuary)

Accommodation:

Wonderland Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Harar (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Visit to the ancient Awsharif Mosque and the Rock Valley of Dakata

On this day, Awsharif Mosque will be visited. Awsharif Mosque, located in the East Hararghe Zone, Babile District, Oromia Regional State, is an ancient and historically significant mosque. Situated in the Awshariif area, it is approximately 10 km from Babile town. This mosque, with a history spanning over 1,120 years, was established in the year 886 AD (278 AH) by Sultan Abdul Jalil, a native of Turkey and a prominent figure in the East African trade route.

The mosque is believed to have been founded by Sultan Abdul Jalil, who played a crucial role in establishing the trade routes in East Africa. This highlights its importance as a marker of religious site and historical trade and cultural exchange.

Historically, the mosque also served as a place of community refuge been during times of conflict and calamity, such as wars, droughts, and epidemics. The community has sought solace and solutions through prayer and gatherings at this sacred site.

Main Destination:

Babile Elephant Sanctuary (Wildlife Sanctuary)

Accommodation:

Wonderland Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Harar (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Harar City Tour and Transfer to Bole International Airport

This is the last day of tour and transfers to the airport. Unfortunately, Harar is a must-visit city to those visitors who come to Eastern Ethiopia. So, visiting guests can opt for additional tour packages to visit the ancient city of Harar which is designated as UNESCO's World Heritage site for extra cost. The attractions include Hyena Feeding practice, Harari Cultural Centre, Harar Wall, The House of French Poet Rimbaud Arthur and visit to the colorful market of Harar with its breathtaking vegetable and spice markets. After visit to Harar city before lunch, guests will be driven to Dire Dawa Airport for transfer to Bole International Airport for evening departure back home. Farewell party will be held at Wonderland Hotel and the guests will be given the opportunity to have their say and reflection about their experience during their visit.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.