2 Days Dallol Trip

Dallol is a unique, terrestrial hydro-thermal system in Ethiopia. It is known for its unearthly colors and mineral patterns, and the very acidic fluids that are discharging from its hydro-thermal springs.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mekele – Hamede Ela

Stop At: Erta Ale, 6611 Ethiopia
The Danakil Depression can be said to ‘begin’ here. It is one of the most inhospitable regions of the world, but is nonetheless spectacular, full of eye-catching colors, as in the sulfur springs. The desert has several points lying more than 100 meters (328 ft) below sea level; You pass through a small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stop before they proceed to the northern highlands. En route you see many long camel caravans coming to the salt mine and others going out of the Danakil with their salt loaded camels. (3-4 hrs drive) Camp Hamedela. After a drive to reach Hamad Ela, better village with a total population of about 500 people
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Camping at Hamad Ela

Day 2: Salt Mine

Stop At: Erta Ale, 6611 Ethiopia
Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt. Look the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, cutting into rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity, Dallol + Lake Assal + camel caravans. Excursion to Dallol (116 meters below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world) colorful salts mining, visit Lake Assal, follow up camel caravans and walk with the Afar people. Drive back to Hamedela and proceed to Mekele.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.