Porc Epic Cave

PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL - THE CAVE IS CURRENTLY UNDER NO OFFICIAL PROTECTION - EDUCATE LOCALS ABOUT PRESERVING THE PAINTINGS The cave features beautiful rock art paintings and according to so-far uncovered evidence, has been inhabited between 70 000 to 15 000 years ago. Entrance fee of 50 ETB (as of April 2016) can be paid and official guides can be arranged at the Culture and Tourism Bureau at the Dire Dawa town hall.

small cave just outside of town up the side of a mountain that contains 5,000+ year old prehistoric paintings. The paintings are quite faded. Beautiful views of the desert and farms below. Very difficult to get to. Steep climb with lots of loose rocks falling and thornbushes everywhere. There are also pesky children that will follow you claiming that they are only practicing English and then demand extortionate tips for their "guide services." Google maps accurately shows the exact location, so their "services" are not necessary. In addition, you must walk through a farm on the way to the mountain.If someone sees you they may claim it is their farm and demand money or threaten you (with an ax) for not giving them money as well.