2-Day Geological Tour to Dallol, Hamed Ela & Danakil from Mekele
Highlights
Lalibela, Danakil Depression, Mekele, Dallol
Locations Covered
Lalibela, Danakil Depression, Mekele, Dallol
nature, rural, Volcano
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark to one of the most inhospitable regions of Ethiopia and pay a visit to a salt mining site. Witness the eye-catching colours of sulphur springs in Dallol, observe the landscape formed by volcanic activities at Lake Assal, and get to meet the Afar people.
Itinerary
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Day1: Mekele to Hamedela
Start your journey from the small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stops before they proceed to the northern highlands.
Along your way, you may see many long camel caravans taking salt from the Danakil.
Drive to reach Hamad Ela, a village to enjoy the sunset at Dallol.
Stay overnight camping at Hamed Ela.
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Day 2: Dallol to Assal Lake
Go on a morning tour drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place salt mining takes place.
Look at the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, cutting it into rectangular pieces and loading it on camels.
Proceed ahead to Dallol and visit the extreme landscape formed by volcanic activities: Dallol, Lake Assal, camel caravans.
Excursion to Dallol, (116 meters below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world) for colourful salt mining.
Visit Lake Assal, and follow up camel caravans to meet the Afar people.
Drive back to Hamed Ela and proceed to Mekele.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
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 private tour |
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