A street in Dire Dawa with a green-domed minaret and three-wheel taxis
Day trip · Full day

Dire Dawa: markets and the old railway

Full day Every day Price on request

Dire Dawa grew up around the railway that once linked Addis Ababa to Djibouti. Explore the colourful Kefira market, the historic station and the city's mix of cultures, about an hour from Harar.

Highlights

  • The colourful Kefira market
  • The historic station of the Ethio-Djibouti railway
  • Old streets shaped by traders and railway builders
  • Easy to combine with Aweday on the way

What's included

  • Testi as your guide
  • Planning of the day from Harar
  • Introductions at the market

Not included

  • Transport (a car can be arranged)
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks

Good to know

  • Dire Dawa is lower and hotter than Harar: dress light
  • Bring water and sunscreen
  • Good to plan on your arrival or departure day
Price on request Contact Testi