Explore the Danakil Depression in 6 Days

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

These are just three words which spring do mind when thinking about Afar Danakil Depression Tours, Dallol the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth & a surreal multi-hued field of sulphureous hot springs, Erta Ale the most active volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1 km square caldera at its summit and the salt caravan trail of Berahile.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Domestic Flight Fees
Alcoholic beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Addis Ababa

    2 stops
  • 1
    National Museum of Ethiopia

    Meet at Bole International airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is exploring the town of Addis Ababa; we began with National Museum to view the 3.6 million-year-old remains of Lucy, whose skeletal remains were discovered in 1974.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Holy Trinity Cathedral

    Holy Trinity Cathedrals and time permitting Mount Entoto which rises up to an altitude of 3200 meters and offers the panoramic view of the metropolis and Mercato the open market.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Addis Ababa - Mekele - Hamed Ela

    1 stop
  • 3

    Early morning fly to Mekele and meet vehicles and drive from Mekele to Hamed ella via Berhale, beautiful town in amazing rock formation and the best place for picture of the Camel Caravan with the African Sunset.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Hamed Ella - Dalol - Dodem

    1 stop
  • 4
    Dallol

    Visit Asale Salt mining with the salt workers and the merchant from the highland salt market and the lake and proceed 17 km to Dalol and enjoy the spectacular view and small hill which is colorful by hot spring in several places. The hot spring out with the sulfur, potash and salt it forms spectacular formation.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Dodem - Erta Alle

    1 stop
  • 5
    Erta Ale

    Early morning start walking to the Erta Alle Volcanic hills (613 meters above sea level) and see the volcanic eruption; the eruption is so colorful and spectacular. We will camp nearby the eruption considering the direction of the wind because of the volcanic acid which is not good for health, anytime any one can see or take a picture. To get Best pictures of the volcano will be a night shooting.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Erta Alle - Mekele

    1 stop
  • 6
    Mekele

    Early morning walking back to Dodem and meet the driver and drive back to Mekele.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Mekele - Addis Ababa

    1 stop
  • 7
    Addis Ababa

    Fly from Mekele to Addis Ababa. The rest of the day, optional sightseeing in Addis Ababa and at Evening we will dine a fare well dinner with traditional music and dance then transfer to airport for departure.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Cancellation Policy

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