Day 1 Ahmedela
Fly to Mekele and drive to Ahmedela via Berhale. On the way you can see camel caravans from the salt flats.
Overnight in Ahmedela (camp)
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 2 Erta Ale
Drive to Dodoma and trek to Erta Ale volcano (3 hours) to spend the night next to the dramatic boiling lava of this unique place.
Overnight at Erta Ale (camping)
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 3 Ahmedela
Walk around Erta Ale wells and craters early in the morning and return to Ahmedela for overnight (camp).
Overnight Ahmedela
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 4 Addis Ababa
Drive to Ragab to observe mine workers cutting salt bricks from the lake to be transported in camel caravans. Continue driving to Dallol (116 meters below sea level), the deepest part of the depression, and return to Mekele through Ahmedela. In the evening, travel to Addis Ababa for a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant with local dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s ethnic groups. Transfer to the airport for departure.
Meals (B, L, D)
….End of tour
Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression; 6 Days / 5 Nights
Arrival Bole International Airport
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours will meet all clients arriving at the airport regardless of arrival time. For morning flight arrivals you may begin your tour after checking into your hotel. For afternoon or evening arrivals, you may begin your tour the following day.
Day 01 Addis Ababa – Mekele
Optional morning visit to Ethnographic and National Museums in Addis Ababa. In the afternoon, fly to Mekele on Ethiopian Airlines.
Overnight at Axum hotel, Mekele
Meals (B.L.D)
Day 02 Mekele – Ahmedela
Meet support vehicles and drive to Ahmedela via Berhaile. Make camp, and see camel caravans passing against a backdrop of dramatic sunsets.
Overnight Camping
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 03 Lake Asale and Dalol Excursion
Visit Lake Asale and watch the salt workers as they cut bricks of salt from the lake bed. The bricks are then sold on the market and loaded on camel caravans for transport to the highlands. Proceed to Dalol and view the dramatic and colorful geological formations caused by the hot springs rich in sulfur, potash, and salt.
Overnight Camping
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 04 Trek to Erta Alle
Drive to Dodom. Trek 15 kilometers to the Erta Alle volcano lake, 613 meters above sea level. Arrive at Erta Alle around midnight and walk to see the spectacular volcanic eruption. Set up camp and rest.
Overnight Camping
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 05 Return to Mekele
Return trek to Dodom. Drive to Mekele.
Overnight Hotel
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 06 Mekele – Addis Ababa
Fly to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines. Evening, enjoy a Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for late night departure if needed.
Meals (B, L, D)
END OF TOUR