3-Day Exhilarating Experience and Volcano Spotting at Danakil Depression
Highlights
Erta Ale, Semera, Dallol
nature, Volcano, Wildlife
Group Tour
3 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Russian
Languages
English, French, German, Russian
Description
Embark upon a captivating 3-day journey from Semera to Erta Ale, where you’ll explore the unique Salt Lake of Afdera, witness the fiery Erta Ale volcano, and camp under starlit skies. Discover Dallol’s vibrant landscapes, see camel caravans crossing the stunning Lake Asale salt flats at sunset, and experience traditional salt mining.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Semera – ErtAle
- At 8:00 AM, our guide and driver will pick you up from Semera Airport and drive you to the Erta Ale Base Camp.
- Along the way, we will take a lunch break in the town of Afdera, known for its proximity to the Salt Lake where you can swim and float.
- Afterward, we will continue with a relaxed and leisurely drive to the ErtaAle base camp.
- Overnight camping will be near the ErtaAle volcano.
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Day 2: Ertale - Dallol
- Starting at 8:30 AM, you will depart from the base camp in ErtaAle. By 4:00 PM, you will arrive in Hamedela.
- From there, you will proceed to Lake Asale salt flats to enjoy a breathtaking sunset and observe splendid camel caravans transporting salt from lake Asale.
- Overnight camping will be in Hamedela.
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Day 3: Dallol - Mekele / Semera
- On this day, you will visit the colorful Dallol mountain, observe camel caravans, explore the Lake Asale salt flats, witness traditional salt excavating methods, see sulfuric acid ponds, and have the opportunity to swim in the Salt Lake.
- Finally, we will drive back to Mekele, arriving at 4:30 PM. Alternatively, we can drive to Semera.
- This concludes the tour.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 25 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 23 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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