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6 Days tour to Danakil Depression

Created with Sketch. Afar, Ethiopia
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Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

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Overview

This is a tour to the Afar region of Ethiopia.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sightseeing in Addis Ababa
  • Enjoying camel caravan carrying the salt bars to transport it to the nearest local town
  • Hiking to the Erta Ale Volcanic hills and walking to see the volcanic eruption
  • Visting the salt workers and the merchant at Lake Asale
  • Visiting the Dallol/Denakil Depression, which listed as the hottest and active place on the earth surface

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival of Addis Ababa and Sight seeing

Arrival Addis Ababa and meet the Destegna Ethiopia Tour and Travel representative. Then transfer your hotel. Depending on your arrival time make sightseeing in Addis Ababa.

Day 2 Fly to Mekele and drive to Hamdela, Beginning the tour to Danakil Desert

Early in the morning after breakfast transfer to airport to fly to Mekelle and meet the vehicle and guide at the airport and short break coffee bars in Mekelle. Then continue driving to Hamedela. At Berhale where we arrange the permits and police escort. On the way you will also admire some local Tigrean and Afar tribes village and camel caravan carrying the salt bars to transport it to the nearest local town.

Day 3 Hamed Ela – Dodome – Erta Ale

In the morning drive to Dodome. Here we will arrange camels to transport your luggage and water, and then you will start hiking to the Erta Ale Volcanic hills (613 meters above sea level) which is 15km one way, and walk to see the volcanic eruption. The eruption is so colorful and spectacular. At night, we will camp nearby the eruption, on the crater rim above the active lava lake.

Day 4 More excursions in Dodom and drive back to Hamadela

Climbing again early in the morning to the rim to see the sun set., then drive to Hamedela. Late afternoon visit camel caravan.

Day 5 Excursion to Daloll depression drive back to Mekele

After early breakfast drive to the Lake Asale, salty Lake and visit the salt workers and the merchant, then head to Dallol/Denakil Depression, which listed as the hottest and active place on the earth surface with an average temperature of 40 – 50 degrees Celsius. Then drive back to Mekelle.

Day 6 Fly back to Addis

Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for flight back to Addis Ababa.Evening fair well dinner and transfer to airport for departure

Included/Excluded

  • Specialized tour guide
  • Private Transport
  • Entrance fees
  • Box lunch water, Fruits and Soft drinks
  • Additional Services
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Services which are not mentioned
  • Laundry Services

Tour's Location

Created with Sketch. Afar, Ethiopia

FAQs

When and where does the tour end?
Your tour will conclude in Addis Ababa on the fourth day of the trip. There are no activities planned at the end of the day so you're free to depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to give yourself time to fully experience the wonders of this iconic city!
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