Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mekelle to Hamed Ela

   • En-route, see the beautiful landscape while going down to the rift valley. 
   • Have a lunch break in a town called Berhale, one of the Afar towns.
   • Take the opportunity to see the lifestyle of the local community. 
   • After lunch, drive to the small village called Hamed Ela, situated 7 kilometers away from the salt plain and 90 meters below sea level; the campsite for the night. 
   • Enjoy a sunset program on the beautiful salt plain. See the caravan camels going back from the salt plain to the high land of Tigray. 

   Overnight in Hamadella, Camping. 

2. Day 2: Hamed Ela to Erta Ale

   • Wake up early in the morning to go to the colourful place of Dallol.
   • Visit the salt mountain, the yellow pond (mineral spring), and the traditional salt mining by the Arho people and the Afar community. 
   • Drive straight to Erta Ale, the smoking mountain. Stop for a lunch break.
   • After reaching the base camp, make the final preparation and have dinner.
   • Start the trek to see the volcano.
   • Camp 200 meters away from the volcano and overnight. 

3. Day 3: Erta Ale to Afdera

   • Drive to Afdera town, known for its massive salt production. 
   • Enjoy the swimming program in the salt lake of Afdera and feel refreshed by the natural spring on the lake's side.
   • Have lunch served in one of the local hotels. 
   • After lunch, drive back to Mekelle overnight.