Ethiopia's Danakil Depression; 4 Days / 3 Nights

Explore Ethiopia’s volcanoes, and lakes on a guided tour
Learn about Ethiopian nature and culture from a informative local guide
Enjoy 3 nights of accommodations, select meals, and access to camping gear
Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Day 1: Ahmedla

Stop At: Afar Region, Afar Region
Day 1 Ahmedela Fly to Mekele and drive to Ahmedela via Berhale. On the way you can see camel caravans from the salt flats. Overnight in Ahmedela (camp) Meals (B, L, D)
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Erta Ale

Stop At: Erta Ale, Ethiopia
Day 2 Erta Ale
Drive to Dodoma and trek to Erta Ale volcano (3 hours) to spend the night next to the dramatic boiling lava of this unique place.
Overnight at Erta Ale (camping)
Meals (B, L, D)
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Ahmedla

Stop At: Afar Region, Afar Region
Day 3 Ahmedela
Walk around Erta Ale wells and craters early in the morning and return to Ahmedela for overnight (camp).
Overnight Ahmedela
Meals (B, L, D)

Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Addis Ababa

Stop At: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Day 4 Addis Ababa
Drive to Ragab to observe mine workers cutting salt bricks from the lake to be transported in camel caravans. Continue driving to Dallol (116 meters below sea level), the deepest part of the depression, and return to Mekele through Ahmedela. In the evening, travel to Addis Ababa for a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant with local dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s ethnic groups. Transfer to the airport for departure.
Meals (B, L, D)
End of tour


Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.