8 Days Lalibela,Danakil Depression and Omo Vally Tours

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(16 reviews)

8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Danakil Depression is one of the hottest, lowest, and driest places on the planet. In the northernmost pocket of Ethiopia, it is home to salt lakes, lava lakes, volcanoes and neon acid springs. The remoteness of the Danakil combined with its extreme climate and striking visuals make it among the most remarkable destinations on the planet.

What's Included

Scout and Police
Government tax
vegan
Camping rears
Lunch (Optional[7])
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
4 liters bottled water a day
Vegetarian
Gluten free

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick clients either form hotel or any other places that are requested by our clients Hotel pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Airport pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports. Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Meeting point
Edna Mall

Edna mall is the opposite side of best western plus hotel it is in front of medhanialem church , bole cameron street and 1km from bole international airport

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Addis Ababa-Semera Drive to Dallol

    1 stop
  • 1
    Dallol

    you will take ET 110 flight from Bole Airport at 7am to Semera. Upon arrival at Semera airport at 8:30am, you will be picked up and driven to Hamed Ela(Dallol) via Afdera Lake (Salt Lake).We will stop at Afdera lake for a40-minute lunch break before driving to Hamed Ela village. We will arrive at Dallol at 3:30pm and take a one-hour break at the campsite.Then, we can either drive to Lake Assale for the sunset or visit Dallol to see the colorful sulfur and salt canyons. After the visit, we will return to Hamed Ela at 7:30pm for an overnight stay.

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Hamed Ela-Erta Ale

    1 stop
  • 2
    Erta Ale

    You will wake up at 4:30am to see Dallol for the second time. After a 30-minute drive, we will have breakfast at 9am near the salt cannon. We will spend some time there until 11:30am, and then drive to Erta Ale, an active volcano. The drive will take approximately 3 hours, and we will reach the Ertale campsite at 2:30am. We will take a one-hour break to capture a good picture of the sunset at the volcano. At 4:15pm, we will walk for an hour to reach the rim. You can choose to stay there and enjoy the sunset for as long as you want. We will return to the campsite around 9pm, where a fresh dinner will be waiting for you.

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Erta Ale -Semera-Addis Ababa

    1 stop
  • 3
    Danakil Depression

    you will woke up at 4:30 am to witness the sunrise at the volcano. The view was strikingly different from the sunset. You spent time there until 9 am, then made your way back to the campsite. After breakfast at 10:30 am, you drove to Semera via Afdera lake to catch your ET165 flight to Addis,. The drive from Ertale to Semera airport took approximately 5 hours, so we arrived at 4:30 pm to catch the 5:40 pm flight to Addis. We reached Addis Ababa around 6:40 pm and stayed overnight.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Fly Addis – Lalibela (The Eighth Wonder of the World)

    1 stop
  • 4
    Lalibela

    You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. ‘Eighth wonder of world Heritage’ Lalibela is famous for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon you will visit top attractions of Lalibela that will simply stagger you. These churches include Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskal, Bete Denaghel, Bete Golgotha, Bete Mikael, and Bete Giorgis.Day

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Fly Lalibela – Addis

    1 stop
  • 5
    Lalibela

    This visit will be by walk .Early morning you will visit the remaining churches: Bete Marqorios, After breakfast enjoy the sun rise at your hotel then later round 10:30 we will be transferring you to airport for your flight to Addis Ababa then. Or we will transferring you where you will continue your trips.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Addis -Jinka -Hamer

    1 stop
  • 6
    Turmi

    fly to Jinka in the afternoon. Meet your guide and driver, then head straight to Turmi in the southeastern part of Omo, home to the Hammer people. The Hamers are known for their striking appearance, with both men and women taking pride in their grooming and adornments. Visit a local Hammer village and spend the day immersing yourself in their culture. Stay overnight at Buska Lodge.

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Turmi - Kara - Jinka

    1 stop
  • 7
    Jinka

    Today, early in the morning, we will drive to Kara village. The Kara tribe is among the smallest tribes in the area, numbering only 3000 people. They settled on the west bank of the Omo River and are believed to be masters of body painting, which they use for beautifying purposes. So today, you will meet this authentic people at one of their second biggest villages called Dus (one of the furthest villages which is not often visited by tourists) and the most important place for the entire Kara people. You will spend some time with the Kara people. Afterward, you will drive back to Jinka. But before Jinka, along the way, again you will attend one of the biggest and most colorful weekly tribal markets at the village called Alduba, where more than three different tribal groups join together with their own different reasons

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    Jinka - Mursi - Addis

    1 stop
  • 8
    Jinka

    Today, once again early in the morning, you will drive to Mursi (70km) to visit the Mursi tribe who have settled inside the Mago National Park. They are renowned for the strange custom followed by their women, who, upon reaching maturity, have their lower lips slit and circular clay discs inserted. You will arrive at the village in the late morning, spend some time visiting the Mursi village, and share experiences with the local Mursi people. Afterward, you will drive back to Jinka, where you will catch the flight back to Addis. End of Tour.

    7 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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