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The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa.
A geological depression caused by the continental drift of three tectonic plates, the Danakil Depression is one of Earth’s most unusual environments. Renowned as the ‘hottest place on the planet and home to salt lakes, lava lakes, volcanoes, and colorful acidic springs – it’s a wonderful, alien environment.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Starting point at Semera aiport but sometimes we are collecting any hotel i Semera no additional cost for the picking up.
we are collecting any hotel in Semera no additional cost for the picking up.
Itinerary
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1Danakil Depression
You will be picked up in the morning either at the airport or at your hotel in Mekele. Afterwards we drive on an asphalted road until we reach the vicinity of the Erta Ae volcano. We will have a small snack and then set off on foot. The trekking to the summit takes only about 1 hour. Our equipment and food will be brought to the crater rim by camels. There we spend the night with spectacular views of the dramatic spectacle of the glowing lava. Erta Ale is 613 meters high, its diameter is about 30 km and the caldera at the summit covers an area of about 1 km2. It is the only permanent lava lake in the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Danakil Depression
Morning: After a spectacular sunrise over the lava lake we start our descent down to the vehicles from where we will continue to lake Afrera. Here we can not only admire the traditional way of the local salt mining but also freshen up and recover from the trekking in natural hot springs. Afternoon: We continue to the camp in Hamed Ela, where we will spend the night.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Danakil Depression
Morning: Early in the morning we set off to explore the incredible landscape around Dallol and Lake Assal. Dallol lies 116 meters below the sea level and is therefore one of the deepest and hottest places on earth. The Dallol volcano is buried under salt for several kilometers, but shows its presence through bizarrely arched salt domes and hundreds of hot gas seeps (fumaroles) and acid lakes in all kinds of colors. Afternoon: It’s time for us to leave the desert. We start our return and reach the highlands near Wukro in the afternoon. After another hour and a half drive we will reach back in Mekele. Depending on your plans we may either drop you at the airport or at your reserved hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 1: Semera – Erta Ale Volcano (320 km)
Day 2: Erta Ale Volcano – Lake Afrera – Hamed Ela
Day 3: Hamed Ela – Dallol
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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