Harar Jugol
The walled old city — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of narrow lanes, coloured walls, and 82 mosques. The gates come alive at night.
Discover Harar
A walled city of gates, markets, and living history.
Harar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on the continent. Beyond the hyena feeding site lies a whole world of gates, mosques, markets, and Harari homes — waiting to be explored.
Discover Harar
The feeding site is one evening. Harar is the reason to come.
A walled Islamic city on the eastern highlands of Ethiopia, Harar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on the continent. The evening with the hyenas belongs to a much longer story.
Arthur Rimbaud House
The wooden-galleried Indian-Harari house dedicated to the French poet who lived and traded in Harar in the 1880s.
Traditional Harari homes
Interiors lined with woven baskets and hand-carved wood — some opened by families as guesthouses and cultural rooms.
UNESCO World Heritage
Harar Jugol
The walled old city — a maze of narrow lanes, coloured walls, and 82 mosques. Recognised by UNESCO as one of the holiest cities of Islam, Jugol comes alive after sunset when its five gates glow under lantern light.
Literary Landmark
Arthur Rimbaud House
The wooden-galleried Indian-Harari house dedicated to the French poet who lived and traded in Harar in the 1880s. Restored today as a museum of photographs, letters, and Harari heritage.
Living Interiors
Traditional Harari Homes
Interiors lined with woven baskets and hand-carved wood — some opened by families as guesthouses and cultural rooms. Every wall, alcove, and shelf tells a Harari story.
The Grand Market
Gidir Megala
Harar's centuries-old central marketplace where locals trade spices, coffee, textiles, and grain beneath the open sky. A living stage of the city's commerce, dress, and daily rhythm.
Harar Jugol
The Five Gates of Harar
Five historic gates pierce the walls of the old city — each with its own name, story, and character. Asum Beri, Bedro Beri, and Asmadin Beri are among the most photographed, whether by day or lit against the night sky.
Harari Celebration
Shewal Eid
A colourful Harari festival marked by processions in embroidered velvet capes and gilded ornaments. The community gathers in the old city in a display of music, dress, and shared heritage.
Harar, The Living Museum
The Living Museum
Harar itself carries the title 'The Living Museum' — a working city where centuries-old customs, architecture, and rituals are practiced every day, not preserved behind glass.
City Landmark
I Love Harar
The illuminated 'I Love Harar' letters have become a beloved evening landmark for locals and travellers alike — a modern symbol of pride for one of Africa's oldest cities.
Pair your evening with the old city.
Most visitors spend a full day inside Jugol before joining the hyena feeding at dusk. We can help you plan the day.
Plan Your Visit
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See Harar Through the Lens
Browse our collection of photographs showcasing the hyena feeding experience, Harar's historic sites, and memorable visitor moments.