Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mekele to Erta Ale

   • Depart from Mekele and drive to the base of Erta Ale, an active basaltic shield volcano, which has an almost persistent lava lake. Pass through the transforming landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and palm-lined oasis.
   • Arrive at Dodom (campsite) and have an early dinner at 5 PM.
   • Trek to Erta Ale at night around 2000 hours. The camels will transport all the camping materials and food.
   • Spend the night near the rim of the volcano.

2. Day 2: Erta Ale to Danakil Depression

   • Spend the early morning walking around the pit craters and then descend from Erta Ale.
   • Leave for Dodom after an early breakfast.
   • Reach camp and relax.
   • Drive to reach the mythical lake Giulietti (Lake Afrera), a salt-water lake in one of the deepest depressions. Visit the salt flats nearby to watch how Afar people obtain salt by evaporating the lake's water.
   • Continue to Erbiti and overnight stay at Hamed Ela, a small village near Lake Assal.

3. Day 3: Danakil Depression to Mekele

   • Head to Lake Assal, which is a saline lake and is the lowest point in Africa.
   • Drive to Ragad (Asebo) to see the salt mining. 
   • From here, drive to Dallol to visit a landscape formed by volcanic activity and the hottest place on earth.
   • Enjoy camel caravans and walk with the Afar people.
   • Drive back to Hamed Ela.
   • Return to Mekele. End of the tour services.