8 days tour

Stunning Ethiopia: The Danakil Depression

Stunning Ethiopia: The Danakil Depression

This tour includes:

Guide

A professional licensed guide is included

Others

Meals when camping in Danakil

Meals

This package is full board it includes 8 Breakfast , 8 Lunches and 8 Dinners

Accommodation

Hotels Camping materials

Transport

Depending on your group you will be provided with either a 4wd Toyota Land Cruiser or a Coach. both above 2015 and equiped with a fully functioning air condition.

Not included:

Others

All Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Stunning Ethiopia: The Danakil Depression

  • Day 1 Day 1: Addis Ababa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Addis Ababa

      Arrive Addis Ababa at Bole International Airport and meet us for transfer to hotel. 


      ONLY A FEW GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OR PEOPLE AND HOTELS THAT HAVE HIGH SECURITY CLERANCE CAN GET IN THE AIRPORT, DUE TO THIS REASON , PLEASE  FIND YOUR WAY TO THE PARKING AREA WHERE YOU WILL FIND OUR DRIVER WITH OUR LOGO AND NAME. 


      IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE FINDING HIM PLEASE CONTACT US WITH  THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS

      ๏ƒ˜ +251911223448   Mintesinot

      ๏ƒ˜ +251912120088   Rafael


  • Day 2 Day 2: Lalibela
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Lalibela

      After an early breakfast we will transfer you to the airport to fly to the beautiful city of lalibela.

      Lalibela is internationally- renowned for its rock- hewn churches which are sometimes called the Eighth wonder of the world physically praised from the rock in which they stand these towering edifices see to be of superhuman creation in scale, workmanship and concept.



  • Day 3 Day 3: Lalibelea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Lalibelea

      Today, as usual after an early break fast you will travel to one of the best and most beautifully preserved late aksumite churhs in Ethiopia called Yemrehanna Kristos.This church is literally built on a lake inside a cave.Yemrehanna Kristos is actually around 80 years older than Lalibella. 

      Behind the church lies a pile of mummified bodies: some are those of pilgrims whoโ€™ve come here to die over the centuries; others are said to be those of the workmen.


      Yemrehanna Kristos is 45 killometers north of Lalibella. The road is suitable for a 4wd Vehicle


      There is no words to describe this place and it is a must see place in Ethiopia

  • Day 4 Day 4: Mekelle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mekelle

      Early in the morning you will begin to drive to Mekelle. you will experience the rough nature of the road yet at the sametime you will be amazed of the beautiful scenery (gigantic, ups and downs landscape) this country have. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Danalil Depression
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Danalil Depression

      Today we start our day by traveling to Erta ale (which means smoky mountain). Erta ale is probablly one of the most challenging attractions in the world.

      Erta Ale contains the worldโ€™s only permanent lava lake. It is 613 meters, with a lava lake, one of only five in the world.

      We start early drive to Dodom (at the base of Erta Ale). This is may be one of the roughest roads in the world. The 80 km distance may take about 6 hrs passing through changing the landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and occasional palm-lined oasis. After passing several small hamlets scattered here and there in this deserted land, you will arrive at Dodom camping site, located about 17km from Erta Ale.

      Camels will be transporting all the camping materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. You will spend the night on top of the mountain, at the rim of the Volcano.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Danalil Depression
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Danalil Depression

      Early Morning, before sunrise we travel to the main pit crater and walk 5 minutes to the southern and central pits. The main pit-crater, 200 m deep and 350 m across, is sub-circular and three-storied. The smaller southern pit is 65 m wide and about 100 m deep. 

      Descend from Erta Ale to Dodom โ€“ Leave back to Dodom after an early breakfast, 

      You will reach the latest at 10:30 oโ€™clock at the camp, where you will be relaxing. As soon as possible, drive to reach the mythical Lake Giulietti (or Lake Afrera)(optional may not be available during summer time), a saltwater lake located more than100 meters below sea level, in one of the deepest depressions of the planet. Because of the picturesque landscape, it is interesting to visit the salt flats where the Afar people obtain the salt by evaporating the water of the lake., continue to Erbiti and proceed Abaala/ Hamed ela

  • Day 7 Day 7: Danalil Depression
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Danalil Depression

      Morning, drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt. Look the activity of workers breaking salts from the ground, cutting into rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity, Dallol + Lake Assal + camel caravans. Excursion to Dallol (116 meters below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world) colorful salts mining, visit Lake Assal, follow up camel caravans (No camel caravan on July, August, and early September) and walk with the Afar people. 


      Drive back to Hamedela and proceed to Mekele.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Mekele-Addis Ababa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Mekele-Addis Ababa

      Today you will fly back to Addis Ababa. In the afternoon if you are interested we will give you a city tour of ADDIS free of charge. 

      later in the evenin after the dinner program in one of the best Ethiopian or European cuisine restraurants in Addis with our representatives, we will transfer you back to the  airport for your departure. 


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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: 78

Age range allowed for this experience.

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