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Ethiopia

Dire Dawa / East's hidden gem

MeowScore 😼78/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

December

Mild climate & lesser crowds, perfect for museum-visiting.

🛍️
january

Visit the colorful market of Kefira

🕌
february

Celebrate the Muslim holiday, Maulid

👗
march

Attend the famous fashion week

🏰
april

Explore the Harar Jugol, ancient walled city

🐘
may

Hike to the viewpoint of Babile Elephant Sanctuary

🎉
june

Experience the colorful Meskel festival

🏨
july

Discover the Doho Lodge Resort

🍲
august

Experience the Ethiopian New Year with great food and dance

🏞️
september

Hike the Awash National Park

🎊
october

Witness the Ethiopian Belancho festival

🐦
november

Explore the colorful Bird Market

🚂
december

Visit the Ethio-Djibouti Railway history museum

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical situation in Dire Dawa is somewhat moderate. Prices range from affordable to slightly expensive depending on the item and location. Shopping options are limited to local markets.

Haggling is common practice in local markets, so be sure to negotiate prices. Look for small shops to save money on groceries and daily necessities.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit city

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit city

Dire Dawa is mostly used as a stopover for travelers heading to Harar or Djibouti.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Dire Dawa.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Dire Dawa.

Most transactions are done in cash, and splitting the bill is not common. Credit cards are accepted in bigger establishments, but not in smaller ones.

internet situation

bad Speed

Low speed due to limited infrastructure

meh Availability

Internet access is limited in some areas

meh Cellular

Decent coverage but not available everywhere

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

ETB

1 ETB =
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biking hostile

Infrastructure lacking

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic culture

The cat wandered through the bustling streets filled with lively bazaars and exotic scents.

She climbed the hills to discover stunning views of the city and nearby mountains. Meow-velous!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Deder National Park
🐈
Chat Market
👏
Kefira Mosque
🐱
Dire Dawa Market
🍻
Kezira Bar

The mainstream

🐈
Deder National Park

A stunning wildlife reserve with abundant bird life and natural hot springs to soak in. Cats will be in awe of the park's natural beauty! 🐈

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🐈
Chat Market

A hub of activity for the famous stimulant, chat. Cats will enjoy watching sellers expertly sort and display the colorful leaves in piles. 🐈

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👏
Kefira Mosque

One of the most beautiful mosques in Ethiopia, Kefira Mosque's intricate architecture and peaceful surroundings make it a purrfect spot for a relaxing afternoon. 👏

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🐱
Dire Dawa Market

A bustling marketplace with vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts. Cats will love exploring the lively atmosphere! 🐱

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🍻
Kezira Bar

Cat-friendly bar with live music, cold drinks, and plenty of cushioned seating to lounge on. Perfect for a night out with feline friends! 🍻

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Off the beaten path

🍃
Arsi Coffee Garden
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Dinknesh Lucy Museum
😻
Sufi Hadi Nasir Mosque
🐱
Harar Gate
🐾
Ficus Hill

Off the beaten path

🍃
Arsi Coffee Garden

A peaceful cafe surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air - perfect for a cup of coffee or tea. Cat-ch you there! ☕️

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🐈
Dinknesh Lucy Museum

A small and charming museum dedicated to Ethiopia's most famous early human ancestor. You'll be curled up in fascination! 🐵

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😻
Sufi Hadi Nasir Mosque

A stunningly beautiful mosque with intricate details that will make any cat do a double take. Purrfect for introspection. 🕌

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🐱
Harar Gate

One of the original gates to the city, now a hidden spot to relax and soak up some sun. Furr-eezing! ☀️

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🐾
Ficus Hill

This hill boasts an incredible panoramic view of Dire Dawa. Meow-smerizing! 🌄

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biking hostile

Infrastructure lacking

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Visiting the Harar Jugol

Explore the ancient walled city of Harar Jugol, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its colorful alleys and bustling markets.

Trying the local cuisine

Sample some Ethiopian delicacies like kitfo, firfir, and injera bread while in Dire Dawa and taste the flavors of the Horn of Africa.

Attending a hyena feeding ceremony

Watch as locals interact fearlessly with hyenas during traditional feeding ceremonies outside of Harar, a unique cultural experience.

Useful external sites

www.diredawa.gov.et

Dire Dawa City Administration↗

Official website of the city administration providing information about the city and its services.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g297404-Dire_Dawa_Eastern_Province-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

A popular travel website providing reviews, ratings, and recommendations from fellow travelers about hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Dire Dawa.

www.booking.com/city/et/dire-dawa.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

A website offering a wide range of lodging options (hotels, guesthouses, etc.) in Dire Dawa along with reviews and ratings from previous guests.

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