Mekele: 4-Day Danakil Depression Tour with Accommodations

Explore the Danakil Depression on a 4-day tour from Mekele. Visit the sulfur lakes, salt flats, and active volcanic craters of the region, and spend the night in a campsite in Hamed Ela.
Explore the Danakil Depression on a 4-day tour from Mekele. Visit the sulfur lakes, salt flats, and active volcanic craters that characterize the region. See the famous Afar salt flats and witness the traditional salt mining practices of the Afar people.

Day 1: Arrival in Mekele
Arrive in Mekele, the capital city of the Tigray Region. Meet with your tour guide and transfer to your accommodation. Spend the day exploring Mekele, visiting local markets and cultural sites. Attend a briefing with your guide to discuss the upcoming adventure.

Day 2: Mekele to Hamed Ela
Depart early from Mekele and drive towards Hamed Ela, the gateway to the Danakil Depression. Along the way, pass through small villages and enjoy the unique desert landscapes. Arrive in Hamed Ela and set up camp for the night. In the evening, enjoy dinner and rest in preparation for the next day's adventure.

Day 3: Exploring the Danakil Depression
Wake up before sunrise and drive into the heart of the Danakil Depression. Visit the sulfur lakes, salt flats, and active volcanic craters that characterize the region. Explore the otherworldly landscapes, taking in the surreal beauty of the area. Visit the famous Afar salt flats and witness the traditional salt mining practices of the Afar people. Return to Hamed Ela in the late afternoon and spend another night at the campsite.

Day 4: Return to Mekele
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at the campsite. Depart from Hamed Ela and begin the journey back to Mekele. Stop along the way to take photos and soak in the final views of the Danakil Depression. Arrive back in Mekele by late afternoon. Depending on your schedule, you may have time to explore more of Mekele or catch a flight to your next destination.

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.

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.