Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Semera and Sunset at Lake Assale

   • Arrive in Semera by morning flight and meet the experienced drivers and guide team.

   • Travel across the desert in a 4WD convoy to reach Hamedela in the Danakil Depression.

   • Continue to the iconic salt flat of Lake Assale in the afternoon.

   • Witness a dramatic sunset over the reflective salt crusts, one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth.

   • Set up camp under the stars with clean bedding and a mattress prepared by the support team.

   • Enjoy the comfort of a well-equipped camp with a police escort and plenty of drinking water for safety.

2. Day 2: Dallol Geothermal Fields and Erta Ale Volcano

   • Begin the day early with a sunrise visit to the surreal Dallol geothermal site.

   • Explore the bubbling sulfur springs, colorful mineral formations, and nearby salt and mud caves.

   • Enjoy a picnic breakfast near the Dallol crater.

   • Visit the salt plains and swim in the refreshing cold pool of Lake Karum.

   • Meet local salt miners and observe traditional salt extraction techniques.

   • Have lunch in Hamedela before driving toward the Erta Ale volcano.

   • Hike at sunset to the rim of the caldera and witness the glowing active lava lake in the dark.

   • Return to base camp and spend the night under the stars with all camping gear provided.

3. Day 3: Salt Lake Afdera and Return to Semera

   • Start the day with an early breakfast.

   • Drive to Afdera, one of the lowest and hottest points in the Danakil Depression.

   • Visit the salt farms and observe traditional salt harvesting methods.

   • Enjoy the view of the Salt Lake and the striking desert landscapes.

   • Have lunch in Afdera before returning to Semera by 4WD.

   • Choose to either overnight in Semera or take an afternoon flight back to Addis Ababa, concluding the adventure through this geologically active and culturally unique region.