3 Days Dallol & Erta Ale Volcano Expedition – Afar Triangle

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 10 more

Venture into one of Earth’s most extreme environments with this 3-day guided expedition to the Danakil Depression, home to two of Ethiopia’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders: the active Erta Ale Volcano and the acid springs of Dallol. This adventure takes you through surreal salt landscapes, live lava flows, and Afar tribal lands — all while camping under desert skies.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Accommodation: desert huts/tents
4WD transportation with experienced drivers
Bottled water
Local security escort
Erta Ale & Dallol entrance fees
Pick-up and drop-off in Mekele or Semera
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bags)
Domestic flights to Mekele/Semera
Personal travel insurance
Tips for drivers and guides
Alcoholic drinks and snacks

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup details We pick up from Bole Airport on arrival in Semera, Addis Ababa or Mekele Airport pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports. Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia Hotel pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Mekele/Semera to Erta Ale Volcano

    1 stop
  • 1
    Semera

    Pickup from Mekele or Semera 4WD drive through desert landscapes Dinner at base camp Evening hike (~3 hrs) to Erta Ale's crater

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Erta Ale to Hamed Ela via Lake Asale

    1 stop
  • 2
    Erta Ale

    Sunrise at the volcano Descend to base camp, breakfast Drive across vast salt plains Visit Lake Asale and salt miners

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Dallol Exploration & Return

    1 stop
  • 3
    Semera

    Morning visit to the Dallol hydrothermal fields See colorful acid springs, sulfur formations, and salt mountains Drive back to Mekele or Semera Tour ends late afternoon

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Experience Ethiopia Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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