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Discover the extreme beauty of the Danakil Depression on a thrilling 3-day adventure. Starting from Mekele, this tour takes you to the volcanic landscapes of Erta Ale, where you’ll witness the dramatic boiling lava up close. Explore the colorful craters and salt mining operations in the vast desert, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Afar people. From trekking through otherworldly terrains to camping under the stars, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that offers a deep dive into one of the most remote and fascinating regions of Ethiopia.
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Itineraries
Day 1
drive from Mekele – Volcano
We start early, shortly after a 06:30 breakfast, and drive to Dodom at the base of Erta Ale. This may be one of the worst road in the world. The 80 km distance may take about 6 hours passing through changing landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and the occasional palm lined oasis. You pass several small hamlets sc attered here and there in this desert land, before reaching Dodom. You will trek from Dodom to Erta Ale which takes about 3 hrs. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek upto Ert Ale at 20:00. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food, sleeping materials, mattresses and water, to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. Erta Ale ranks one of the most alluring and physically challenging Accommodation at: camping
Day 2
Dodem – Hammedele
Early morning you will rise with the sun with time to walk around pits and craters. The main pit-crater, 200 m deep and 350 m across, is sub-circular and three storied. The smaller southern pit is 65 m wide and about 100 m deep. You will leave around 7:00 to head back to Dodom for breakfast. You will reach latest at 10:30 am at the camp and after some time to relax you will drive on to Hamadela, a village with a total population about 500 people. Accommodation at: camping at Hamedea.
Day 3
Hamedela – Mekele
Morning driving tour to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the salts are mined. Observe the breaking of the salt from the ground, cutting into rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity, Dallol + Lake Assal + camel caravans. Excursion to Dallol (116 meter below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world) colorful salts mining, visit Lake Assal, follow up camel caravans and walk with the Afar people. Drive back to Hamedela and proceed to Mekele. Accommodation at: your chose Hotel
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- All village fee s per program
- Meal full board +plenty of water
- Camel and camel trail
- Transport through out the tour4×4 air condition and
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- Cook with cooking material
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