Ethiopia · Desert Adventure

3-Day Danakil Depression Adventure with Ertale and Dallol

3 Days Round trip from Semera Moderate pace
Danakil Depression
Volcanic Eruption at Danakil Depression
Lake Afdera
Volcano at Danakil Depression

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Afdera, a hypersaline lake in the Afar region
  • 02 Witness the geological wonder of Ertale Volcano
  • 03 Admire the vivid colours of the Dallol crater
  • 04 Enjoy overnight camping at Kurswad
  • 05 Encounter caravans of camels

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the Danakil Depression, where the African and Asian tectonic plates meet. Visit Lake Afdera, a saline lake in the Afar region, enjoy overnight camping at Kurswad, and witness the active volcano of Ertale. Explore the salt mining market, encounter caravans of camels, and discover the Hamedila locality in the Afar region. The journey concludes with the vivid hues of the Dallol crater.

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the Danakil Depression, where the African and Asian tectonic plates meet.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Addis Ababa, Semera, Afdera, Erta Ale, Dallol
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lake Afdera, Kurswad Camp and Ertale Volcano

  • Arrive in Semera and drive to Kurswad via Afdera, visiting Lake Afdera on the way.
  • Enjoy overnight camping at Kurswad.
  • Visit the active volcano in Ertale at 3:00 am.
  • Return to the camping site for breakfast.
2
Day 02

Dallol Drive, Salt Mining Market and Hamedila

  • Drive to Dallol after breakfast.
  • Explore the salt mining market.
  • Encounter caravans of camels.
  • Spend the night exploring Hamedila, Tigray.
3
Day 03

Dallol Crater and Return to Addis Ababa

  • Admire the colourful Dallol crater.
  • Drive back to Semera.
  • Catch the last flight back to Addis Ababa at 5:00 am.
Lake Afdera, Kurswad Camp, Ertale Volcano, Dallol crater

Where this trip takes you

Lake Afdera, Kurswad Camp, Ertale Volcano, Dallol crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Semera 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All fees and taxes
  • Accommodation
  • Full board meals

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Other expenses not listed in the inclusions

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Our representative guide and driver will welcome you at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, or at Semera Airport.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour start
Semera, Ethiopia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Semera.

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