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Description
Get ready to drive around Ethiopia and halt to admire some local Tigrean and Afar tribes' villages thereby, go on a 5 kilometres (one way) hike to Erta Ale Volcanic hills and admire the beauty of the Lake Asale, a salty water-body. Enjoy camel caravans and don't forget to savour the lunch at Dallol/Danakil, listed as the hottest surface on Earth with an average temperature of 40 – 50 degrees Celsius.
Highlights
- Watch camel caravans carry salt bars
- Admire some local Tigrean and Afar tribes' villages
- Visit Dallol/Danakil, listed as the hottest surface on Earth
- Camp near the eruption, on the crater rim above the active lava lake
- Go on a hike to Erta Ale Volcanic hill to see the spectacular volcanic eruption
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Addis Ababa-Mekele expand_more
Take the morning flight from Addis to Mekele.
Upon arrival, meet guide and driver, followed by transfer to hotel for check-in.
After rest, drive to Wukiro (47 km north of Mekele) to visit the rock Hewn Church of Abrha Wo Atsibiha.
Overnight stay in Mekele.
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Day 2: Mekele- Hamadela expand_more
Commence journey towards the Danakil Depression by driving to Hamadela via Berhale, where permits and police escort will be already arranged.
On the way, admire some local Tigrean and Afar tribes' villages and camel caravans carrying salt bars to the nearest local town.
Overnight stay in Hamadela.
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Day 3: Hamed Ela – Dodome – Erta Ale expand_more
In the morning, drive to Dodome, where camels will transport luggage and water throughout the hike.
Upon arrival, start the 15 kilometres (one way) hike to Erta Ale Volcanic hills (613 meters above sea level) to see the spectacular volcanic eruption.
At night, set camp near the eruption on the crater rim above the active lava lake.
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Day 4: More excursions in Dodome and drive back to Hamadela. expand_more
Climb the rim to enjoy the sunrise early in the morning, and then drive back to Hamadela.
Late afternoon, visit camel caravan.
Overnight stay in Hamadela.
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Day 5: Excursion to Lake Asale expand_more
After breakfast, drive to Lake Asale, a salty water body.
While here, learn about the daily life of salt workers.
Overnight stay.
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Day 6: Excursion to Dallol/Danakil depression expand_more
After breakfast, visit Dallol/Danakil, the hottest surface on Earth with an average temperature of 40 – 50 degrees Celsius.
Overnight stay in Hamadela.
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Day 7: Drive back to Mekele expand_more
After breakfast, drive back to Mekele.
Overnight stay in Mekele.
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Day 8: Excursion to Atsbi expand_more
In the morning, drive to the town of Atsbi to visit the rock-hewn church found in its surrounding, the Michael Imba.
If time permits, visit Michael Debreselam church.
Overnight stay in Mekele or back to the airport for departure.
What's Included
All entrance fees and licenses as per the program
Accommodation and all meal throughout the tour
Bottle of water for the trip
Surface transport expense 4 /4 Land-cruiser including fuel expense and drivers allowance
English-speaking local guide service for the afar region as per the program
Cooking, camping equipment
- Scout and police service for the afar region as per the program
- Camel and camel tires in afar area as per as program
Minimum 2 cars per trip with local security
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1000 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |