A traveller sitting face to face with a hyena at night in Harar
In Harar · Evening

Night of the hyenas

About 1 to 2 hours Every evening, after sunset Price on request

Every night at the edge of the old city, the hyena man calls wild hyenas by name and feeds them by hand, a tradition that began in the 1960s. With Testi you watch from up close and, if you dare, feed them yourself.

Highlights

  • The hyena man calling each hyena by name
  • Feeding a wild hyena from a stick, even from your mouth
  • The story of Harar's centuries-old bond with its hyenas
  • An unforgettable photo

What's included

  • Testi as your guide for the evening
  • Organisation with the hyena man
  • Walk to the site and back to your hotel

Not included

  • The small fee for the hyena man
  • Transport outside the old city
  • Dinner and drinks

Good to know

  • Starts around nightfall, about 7 pm
  • Bring a phone or camera that works in the dark
  • Follow the hyena man's instructions and avoid sudden moves
Price on request Contact Testi