Harar
EthiopiaET
Capital of Harari Region, Ethiopia
Harar, known historically by the indigenous as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It is also known in Arabic as the City of Saints.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 157,000
- Coordinates
- 9.314, 42.118
- Timezone
- Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Elevation
- 1885 m
Overview of Harar
Harar is a compact city in Ethiopia. The headcount is close to 157,000. It sits at about 1,885 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and adventure. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Harar
Nature in Harar
(20)Under nature, Harar is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 20 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Harar's own activity tags.
Culture in Harar
(17)Harar records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Harar. Altogether 17 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Harar
(11)On the adventure side, Harar offers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Harar's recorded activities. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Harar
(10)On the water sports side, Harar offers Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Harar. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Harar
(9)Harar records Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Harar's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Harar
(8)Under sports, Harar is tagged with Biking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Skateboard. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Harar's own activity tags.
Wellness in Harar
(5)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Turkish Baths and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Harar's own activity tags.
Family in Harar
(3)Harar's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Harar is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Harar
(2)Harar's shopping entries include Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Harar's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Harar
(2)Under other activities, Harar is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Harar's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Harar
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Ethiopia; once there, walking covers most of Harar. The local time zone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Similar destinations
Places near Harar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harar known for?
- Harar is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Ethiopia with around 157,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Harar?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Harar. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Harar?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Harar located?
- Administratively, Harar sits in Ethiopia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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