Explore Attractions of Ethiopia from Addis Ababa in 8 days
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Mekele
bizarre, camping, Volcano
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Get ready to drive around Ethiopia and halt to admire some local Tigrean and Afar tribes' villages thereby, go on a 5 kilometres (one way) hike to Erta Ale Volcanic hills and admire the beauty of the Lake Asale, a salty water-body. Enjoy camel caravans and don't forget to savour the lunch at Dallol/Danakil, listed as the hottest surface on Earth with an average temperature of 40 – 50 degrees Celsius.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis Ababa-Mekele
Take the morning flight from Addis to Mekele.
Upon arrival, meet guide and driver, followed by transfer to hotel for check-in.
After rest, drive to Wukiro (47 km north of Mekele) to visit the rock Hewn Church of Abrha Wo Atsibiha.
Overnight stay in Mekele.
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Day 2: Mekele- Hamadela
Commence journey towards the Danakil Depression by driving to Hamadela via Berhale, where permits and police escort will be already arranged.
On the way, admire some local Tigrean and Afar tribes' villages and camel caravans carrying salt bars to the nearest local town.
Overnight stay in Hamadela.
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Day 3: Hamed Ela – Dodome – Erta Ale
In the morning, drive to Dodome, where camels will transport luggage and water throughout the hike.
Upon arrival, start the 15 kilometres (one way) hike to Erta Ale Volcanic hills (613 meters above sea level) to see the spectacular volcanic eruption.
At night, set camp near the eruption on the crater rim above the active lava lake.
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Day 4: More excursions in Dodome and drive back to Hamadela.
Climb the rim to enjoy the sunrise early in the morning, and then drive back to Hamadela.
Late afternoon, visit camel caravan.
Overnight stay in Hamadela.
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Day 5: Excursion to Lake Asale
After breakfast, drive to Lake Asale, a salty water body.
While here, learn about the daily life of salt workers.
Overnight stay.
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Day 6: Excursion to Dallol/Danakil depression
After breakfast, visit Dallol/Danakil, the hottest surface on Earth with an average temperature of 40 – 50 degrees Celsius.
Overnight stay in Hamadela.
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Day 7: Drive back to Mekele
After breakfast, drive back to Mekele.
Overnight stay in Mekele.
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Day 8: Excursion to Atsbi
In the morning, drive to the town of Atsbi to visit the rock-hewn church found in its surrounding, the Michael Imba.
If time permits, visit Michael Debreselam church.
Overnight stay in Mekele or back to the airport for departure.
What's Included
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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