4 days tour

Afar Danakil Depression

Afar Danakil Depression

This tour includes:

Transport

Air Conditioned Vehicle with Fuel

Meals

Lunch Dinner

Accommodation

Full Accommodation

Guide

Guide

Others

Entrance Fees

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

Other activities and services not included

Others

Any Alcoholic Beverage Video Fees Photographic Fees Domestic Flight

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Itinerary of your trip Afar Danakil Depression

  • Day 1 Day 1: Addis Ababa โ€“ Mekelle (Flight) โ€“ Erta Ale Volcano (320 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Addis Ababa โ€“ Mekelle (Flight) โ€“ Erta Ale Volcano (320 Km)

      Morning: 

      We take an early flight from Addis Ababa to Mekelle, where we will be picked up at the airport by our local crew. We then drive to the Afar village of Dodom, approx. 17 km away from Erta Ale volcano. Dodoma will be the starting point of our trekking to Erta Ale.

      Afternoon: 

      We will have an early dinner and will start trekking up to Erta Ale after sunset. The trekking will take us 3-4 hours. Camels will transport our camping materials and food to the rim of the volcano, where we will spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. Erta Ale is 613 meters high and ranks as one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1km square caldera at the summit containing the worldโ€™s only permanent lava lake.

      Overnight: Camping at the rim of the crater of Erta Ale

  • Day 2 Day 2: Erta Ale Volcano โ€“ Lake Afdera โ€“ Hamed Ela
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Erta Ale Volcano โ€“ Lake Afdera โ€“ Hamed Ela

      Morning: 

      After a spectacular sunrise over the lava lake we start our descent down to the vehicles from where we will continue to Lake Afdera. 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 will continue to Hamed Ela camping site, where we will spend the night.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Hamed Ela โ€“ Dallol โ€“ Wukro (120 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Hamed Ela โ€“ Dallol โ€“ Wukro (120 Km)

      Morning: 

      We start early in the morning to explore the unbelievable landscapes around Dallol and Lake Assal. Dallol lies 116 meters under sea level turning it into one of the lowest and hottest places on earth. The Dallol volcano is covered by a thick layer of salt, however, it still shows its presence through bizarre salt formations, hundreds of fumaroles (escapes of gas) as well as acid lakes in all colors.

      Afternoon: 

      It is slowly time for us to leave the desert. We start our drive back and in the late afternoon reach the highlands around Wukro. We will spend the night in the newly built Wukro lodge located in a superb area.

      Overnight: Wukro Lodge, Wukro

  • Day 4 Day 4: Wukro โ€“ (Hawzen) โ€“ Mekele โ€“ Addis Ababa (Flight)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Wukro โ€“ (Hawzen) โ€“ Mekele โ€“ Addis Ababa (Flight)

      Morning: 

      Depending on your flight time from Mekelle to Addis Ababa, we have the option to visit some of the famous rock-hewn churches of Tigray. If we have a late afternoon flight, we may undertake a spectacular half day trekking in the Gheralta Mountains around Hawzen to explore the churches of Maryam and Daniel Korkor. The views from the cliff top over the plains are breath-taking.

       

      Afternoon / Evening: 

      You will be picked up at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. In the evening, you will be invited to a memorable farewell dinner in one of Addis Ababaโ€™s traditional restaurants with cultural songs, dances and traditional food and drinks. You will then be transferred to either Bole International Airport or, if you continue your stay in Ethiopia, to your reserved hotel.

      Departure or Individual Extension!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 75

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