3 days Danakil Depression Tour
ID: GYG768990-1236362
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Country: Ethiopia
Country: Ethiopia
Duration: 3 days
Description
The Danakil Depression is one of the most extreme and mesmerizing landscapes on Earth. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Danakil Depression and Erta Ale.
Day 1, Semera - Afdera - Erta Ale
At 8:00 AM, our guide and driver will pick you up from Semera Airport and drive you to the Erta Ale Base Camp. Along the way, we will take a lunch break in the town of Afdera, known for its proximity to the Salt Lake where you can swim and float. Afterward, we will continue with a relaxed and leisurely drive to the ErtaAle base camp. Overnight camping will be near ErtaAle volcano.
Day 2, Erta Ale - Lake Asale
Starting at 8:30 AM, you will depart from the base camp in ErtaAle. By 4:00 PM, you will arrive in Hamedela. From there, you will proceed to Lake Asale salt flats to enjoy a breathtaking sunset and observe splendid camel caravans transporting salt from lake Asale. Overnight camping will be in Hamedela.
Day 3, Dallol - Mekele
On this day, you will visit the colorful Dallol mountain, observe camel caravans, explore the Lake Asale salt flats, witness traditional salt excavating methods, see sulfuric acid ponds, and have the opportunity to swim in the Salt Lake. Finally, we will drive back to Semera. This concludes the tour.
Day 1, Semera - Afdera - Erta Ale
At 8:00 AM, our guide and driver will pick you up from Semera Airport and drive you to the Erta Ale Base Camp. Along the way, we will take a lunch break in the town of Afdera, known for its proximity to the Salt Lake where you can swim and float. Afterward, we will continue with a relaxed and leisurely drive to the ErtaAle base camp. Overnight camping will be near ErtaAle volcano.
Day 2, Erta Ale - Lake Asale
Starting at 8:30 AM, you will depart from the base camp in ErtaAle. By 4:00 PM, you will arrive in Hamedela. From there, you will proceed to Lake Asale salt flats to enjoy a breathtaking sunset and observe splendid camel caravans transporting salt from lake Asale. Overnight camping will be in Hamedela.
Day 3, Dallol - Mekele
On this day, you will visit the colorful Dallol mountain, observe camel caravans, explore the Lake Asale salt flats, witness traditional salt excavating methods, see sulfuric acid ponds, and have the opportunity to swim in the Salt Lake. Finally, we will drive back to Semera. This concludes the tour.
Highlights
- Hike to Erta Ale, one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
- Swim and float in the highly saline Lake Afdera 100mbsl in Danakil Depression
- Dallol Depression, known for its otherworldly landscapes, colorful hot springs.
- witness the traditional salt excavation methods by locals & Camel caravans
Guiding languages
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.