3 days tour Danakil Depression (Dallol & Erta Ale)

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3 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

In this 3 days Danakil Depression tour via Mekelle, you will not explore only the unique Culture and geological areas of the Afar Region (Danakil Depression), Erta Ale Volcano, Afdera (Lake Afrera) and Dallol, Sulfur Lake (Yellow Ponds), Salt Mountains (Canyons), Camel Caravans and Lake Asale (Lake Karum), but also different culture, geographical beauty and spectacular nature of the landscapes of the Highland areas of Tigray region. You will face the hot temperature almost only two days of the 3 days tour program (half of the first day and half of the third day) which makes the trip different and enjoyable than starting the tour via other starting points (destinations). Besides, starting and ending the tour via Mekelle makes the your further tour plans special is because, you will have a big opportunity to explore the origion of Ethiopian civilization, Tigray, known for its architecturally famous rock churches and their wealth of ancient Paintings, Murals and Biblical Books, and Axum.

What's Included

4WD cars, Entrance fee, English speaking guide, All regional fees, Cook, Food & water...
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Tip, Alcoholic beverages, Pictures of the locals, Souvenirs, Personal insurance, Flights

Meeting and pickup

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

Hotels & Mekelle airport

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Meeting point
Magma Flow Tours
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Mekelle - Erta Ale

    1 stop
  • 1
    Danakil Depression

    In the morning, we drive from Mekelle to Askoma a place where we will leave our cars (a starting point for trekking). On the way we will stop in Kesrawad to pick policemen and local guide. After the sun goes down, we have our dinner and start trekking (3 hours/camel for ride can be hired). We spend enough time visiting the lava lake, Erta Ale volcano.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Erta Ale - Lake Asale - HamadEla

    1 stop
  • 2
    Danakil Depression

    Early in the morning, you will have a 2nd chance of the lava lake if interested then we descend to Askoma. We have breakfast and relax for some time then drive to HamadEla a base camp near to Dallol on the way we stop in Berhale a town where our guide will finish a paper work. We take security and a local guide from HamadEla and proceed drive to the salt lake, Lake Asale. We spend the evening admiring the spectacular view of the sunset reflection on the lake.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    HamadEla - Dallol - Mekelle

    1 stop
  • 3
    Danakil Depression

    In the morning after breakfast, we drive to Dallol to explore sites like the colorful place Dallol volcano, salt mountains, Sulfur lake locally known as a red lake and camel caravans & local salt mining (if available) then drive back to Mekelle where we will arrive at around 4:30pm. Lunch will be served on the way somewhere in a shadow or in Berhale.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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