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day in the park and continue on to the eastern belle of
Harar
, whose attractive architec-
ture, active markets and unique and unforgettable ambience deserve at least two days. You
might make a half-day stop in
Jijiga
to recharge the batteries before hopping on a bus to
Togo-Wuchale
, at the border with Somaliland. From the border it's an easy taxi ride to
Hargeisa
. After a day or two recuperating in the laid-back capital of Somaliland, arrange
for a car and driver to take you to the fantastic archaeological site of
Las Geel
and the
atmosphere-laden coastal town of
Berbera
- you'll need at least two days to do the area
justice. Back in Hargeisa, fly to
Djibouti City
, which merits at least several days for re-
laxing and exploring. Sign up for a three-day tour taking in
Lac Abbé
,
Lac Assal
and the
Goda Mountains
. Stop for a night on the island of
Moucha
before flying back to Addis
Ababa.
Two to Three Weeks
Southern Ethiopia
While most visitors come to Ethiopia because of what's on offer in the north, it's just as
rewarding to point your compass south. You could start with the impressive rock-hewn
