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Home3-day Visit To Danakil Depression From Mekele
Description
Head to the Danakil Depression, one of the driest and the lowest regions on earth, and spend a night observing the boiling lava. Also, visit the saltwater lake of Giulietti, the crater lake of Assal, walk with the Afar people and enjoy the camel caravans.
Highlights
- Camp near the rim of the volcano
- Visit the beautiful Lake Giulietti
- Explore Dallol, a landscape formed by the volcanic activity
- Explore the salt mining in Ragad
- Head to Lake Assol, a saline lake
- Walk with the Afar people and enjoy camel caravans
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Day 1: Mekele to Erta Ale expand_more
- Depart from Mekele and drive to the base of Erta Ale, an active basaltic shield volcano, which has an almost persistent lava lake. Pass through the transforming landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and palm-lined oasis.
- Arrive at Dodom (campsite) and have an early dinner at 5 PM.
- Trek to Erta Ale at night around 2000 hours. The camels will transport all the camping materials and food.
- Spend the night near the rim of the volcano.
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Day 2: Erta Ale to Danakil Depression expand_more
- Spend the early morning walking around the pit craters and then descend from Erta Ale.
- Leave for Dodom after an early breakfast.
- Reach camp and relax.
- Drive to reach the mythical lake Giulietti (Lake Afrera), a salt-water lake in one of the deepest depressions. Visit the salt flats nearby to watch how Afar people obtain salt by evaporating the lake's water.
- Continue to Erbiti and overnight stay at Hamed Ela, a small village near Lake Assal.
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Day 3: Danakil Depression to Mekele expand_more
- Head to Lake Assal, which is a saline lake and is the lowest point in Africa.
- Drive to Ragad (Asebo) to see the salt mining.
- From here, drive to Dallol to visit a landscape formed by volcanic activity and the hottest place on earth.
- Enjoy camel caravans and walk with the Afar people.
- Drive back to Hamed Ela.
- Return to Mekele. End of the tour services.
What's Included
- All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program
- Accommodation and all meals throughout the tour
- Water bottle
- Surface Transport expense with four-wheel drive Land-cruiser
- Fuel expense and drivers allowance
- Cooking and camping equipment
- English speaking Ethiopian guide
- Scout, police service in Afar region
- Camel caravan service in Afar region
What's Excluded
Flight expenses
Anything not mentioned above
Personal expenses
Know before you go
No camel caravan in July, August and early September.
Meeting Point
Mekele, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 400 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 400 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 400 / person