Absolutely incredible! We were advised to come to this hyena feeding spot as the hyenas have been coming here more over the past week or so than the eastern spot. Our hotel guide arranged a tuk tuk (200birr return for 3 people) and we were picked up at 7.30pm. We only had to wait about 10-15mins at the spot til the first hyena turned up. They are such incredible creatures! We fed them from sticks in our mouths then the hyena man dangled a piece of meat above your head so they half jump on you to get to it. You can also pat them whilst they eat out of his bucket. As mentioned in other reviews, there are a bunch of cats who come for the feeding too and the hyenas are not even bothered by them. We even caught a video of a cat swatting away at the hyenas nose and it didn’t react. Truly amazing experience that you just can’t miss!

A really special experience (unlike at the East Gate where the ‘hyena men’ were nasty and there was very limited opportunity to feed the hyenas myself).

I walked there on my own from the walled city at sunset. The hyena man came around 7pm and two hyenas came shortly after. Paid 400birr to feed and was able to take pictures. The feeding was relatevily quick, maybe 15-20min, but everyone willing got a chance to feed the hyenas. Great experience. Not sure if more hyenas come later at night.

I went last night without a guide or taxi. The location is really close to the center of the city and it’s an easy 10-15 min walk and you’re always surrounded by buildings and people. I was the only foreigner and I had to pay 500 birr when everyone else paid 200 birr. They were much friendlier to the other people. They took some photos with flash of everyone for extra charge, but didn’t even offer this service to me. It seems that it’s developing into a tourist trap. P.S. Later I had a conversation with the owner of the guesthouse where I stayed and he was pretty upset that they charged me 500birr. He said that it was supposed to be 200birr no matter if you are a foreigner. Be careful when you’re negotiating a price!

A little bit scary but fun at the same time feeding hyenas its a great place to visit

The best experiance in harar is feeding a wild spotted hayna at the evening.

I have live in harar city deker village which is 5 km away from jegol harar hyena feeding site. This is well know or ancient city of harar with many tourists attraction around the world. All tourist around all country visit his place on time. I have also give guide or tour to some France Tourist. This is one of harar city beautiful attractions of tourist and ancient i love from this place i am proud of it. This place established for hundreds years by Yusuf pepe man for live of this place.

Unique experience

Both the best and worst part of Harar. I walked here myself and took a few videos during the evening (the hyenas just wait by the public road). Ended up in a battle with this kid about whether I needed to pay. Scam artist has spent years ripping off tourists. Ultimately I paid 200.

Mind blowing experience

The best pkace to feed Hyanas

Legend Place and Unbelievable! But it's Real!

no hyenas just little kids begging for food

Midega twon

Its amazing place