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The Dallol Depression, also called Danakil Depression, is a desert with some areas that are more than 100 meters (328 feet) below sea level. This is special because it is one of the lowest points on earth not covered by water. There are hot yellow sulfur fields among the sparkling white salt beds. Heat isn’t the only thing people feel in the Dallol Depression. Alarming earth tremors are frequently felt. There are also several active volcanoes and stunning desert landscape.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Bole International Airport
On the Exit Get
Itinerary
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1Mercato Market
Up on arrival at Bole international airport and met by Ghion Travel and Tours representatives and transfer to hotel. After check in to hotel, city tour of Addis. Which includes; National Museum, the home of the famous complete hominid fossil remains of Lucy dates 3.2 million years back, Mount Entoto, panoramic view point at the highest peak in Addis with an altitude of 3200 meter above sea level, Trinity Cathedral, a beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture unique to both Ethiopia and Africa, Ethnographic Museum and Merkato (the largest open-air market in Africa).
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
After breakfast, transfer in to airport to fly to Mekele. Up on arrival meet our guides and driver meets you at airport, then drive to Hamedela and on the way visit the Afar village over the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley system to the western highland.
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
In the morning drive to Lake Asele and visit the thousands of camel caravans and the rock salt mining. Afternoon, drive further to Dallol Cobber Sink; the lowest spot on earth’s surface not covered by water (-116 below sea level) enjoy the spectacular view and small hill, which is colorful by hot spring in several places. After visit drive back to Hamdela and overnight camping.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Erta Ale
After breakfast, drive to the living Volcano Ertale which means "smoking mountain” in the local Afar language, Trek about 3 hours to the top of the lava lake Ertale Volcano and overnight camping.
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
After breakfast, drive back to Mekele. In the late afternoon, you will have free time to refresh and relax at your hotel. Overnight in hotel.
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Mercato Market
After breakfast, transfer in to airport to fly back to Addis Ababa. In the afternoon, you will have leisure and shopping time. In the evening, farewell traditional dinner in one of the best restaurant in Addis followed by folkloric dance of different Ethiopian nations. Then transfer to airport to fly back to home, where your tour ends.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Arrive to Addis Ababa
Fly to Mekele and Drive to Dallol
Drive to Lake Assle
Drive to Ertale
Drive to Mekele
Fly back to Addis Ababa
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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