The tour starts from Addis Ababa and ends in Addis Ababa. It covers danakil depression at all which includes dalol, Erta ale volcano, salt lakes and salt mining areas. The departure route is via Semera for a while until tigray region will be very stable and open for tourism. We have been operating this tour via route mekelle since the war launched in tigray, northern region of Ethiopia. And after the cease fire agreement we started the tour via Semera considering the safety of tourists and waiting until the stability and security become very confidential. And now we are operating it based on different group sizes in respective of tourist requests and affordable prices. Day 1 - fly Addis Ababa to Semera at 7:15am. And our guides will welcome you in Semera airport and takes to our office in Semera until the tour starts at 9:30am. After visiting salt lake and other things around, camping in hamedila. Day 2 - visit dalol, sulfur lake, oil lake, salt mining area and the people digging salts and loading camels to travel to berahle. Overnight Erta ale volcano camping. Day - visit Erta ale in the morning and heading to lake Afdera and proceed to Semera to catch the flight at 5:17pm.
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per vehicle. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Hamedila camping
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Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 2 |
Erta ale camping
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All Meals Included |
| 3 |
|
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1Drive to Asale lake (lake karum)
The trip departs from Semera at 9:30am in the morning. You drive about 4-5 hours to Hamedilla via Afdera. Afdera is a small town in Afar region with a population of about 10000 peoples. Danakil has favorable conditions, rocky coast, sustenance and uncomfortable places, unpleasant and not offering hospitality regions of the world, but it has many enchanting natures and different kinds of colors with elements rich in minerals with a lot of salt water springs and bubbling oil lakes. It has different places with different points of altitudes below sea level. They are lying more than 100 meters below sea level. After you eat your lunch in the town of Afdera and proceed to Hamedilla. On the way you will see different outstanding landscapes and the local people’s culture and their beautiful way of life. Taking your sun set time in the salt lake Assale (-121 below sea level) and camping at Hamedilla. Overnight: Camping at Hamedilla
Accommodation: Hamedila camping ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
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2Visit dalol & Erta ale volcano
Early morning drive to Dalol which has many different water springs. The sulfur lake, oil lake, salt mining area with camel caravans, salt mountains etc.. You look at all the sites and watch how the salt is dug from the ground and loaded onto camels in the mining place. And visit each place following the guides and with the local people who know the place very well. And drive to Erta Ale and overnight there. Overnight: Erta Ale
Accommodation: Erta ale camping ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3Erta ale, Afdera lake, back to Semera
At 5.30am early in the morning you will see the striking activities of the volcano during the daytime. You will be back to the camp 30 minutes trekking down. You will pass with scattered small desert trees and an igneous rock from the many years of eruption of the volcano. And you will eat your breakfast on the camp Askoma. After 1 hour rest and arranging of cooking materials and all the sleeping materials, you will proceed to Lake Afdera for lunch. You can swim in this salt lake. And then proceed back to Semera and fly back to Addis.
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jan 01 1970 to Jan 01 1970 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $550 |
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Ethio Danakil Tours
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Offices In :
Ethiopia -
Size :
15 -
Member Of :
ETOA -
Tour Types :
We provide Packaged and Tailor made tour and travel services for historical, natural attraction tours, cultural tour -
Destinations :
Ethiopia - Ethio Danakil Tour is a premier travel agency managing private and small group tours in the land in Ethiopia. You choose your tour according to your time, budget, interest and more; from a daily tour through weekly departures or a pilgrim group with a lifelong dream to visit the land of origin, Ethiopia. We have it all, ask us for details, book your tour and get ready for one in a life time experience. Our company also provides Car services based in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Our company is established to provide quality services to local and international tourists from all over the world with dedicated and experienced young professionals in the sector. It has amassed a wealth of experience since its establishment.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per vehicle. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Hamedila camping ,
|
Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 2 |
Erta ale camping ,
|
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
,
|
-
1Drive to Asale lake (lake karum)
The trip departs from Semera at 9:30am in the morning. You drive about 4-5 hours to Hamedilla via Afdera. Afdera is a small town in Afar region with a population of about 10000 peoples. Danakil has favorable conditions, rocky coast, sustenance and uncomfortable places, unpleasant and not offering hospitality regions of the world, but it has many enchanting natures and different kinds of colors with elements rich in minerals with a lot of salt water springs and bubbling oil lakes. It has different places with different points of altitudes below sea level. They are lying more than 100 meters below sea level. After you eat your lunch in the town of Afdera and proceed to Hamedilla. On the way you will see different outstanding landscapes and the local people’s culture and their beautiful way of life. Taking your sun set time in the salt lake Assale (-121 below sea level) and camping at Hamedilla. Overnight: Camping at Hamedilla
Accommodation: Hamedila camping , ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
-
2Visit dalol & Erta ale volcano
Early morning drive to Dalol which has many different water springs. The sulfur lake, oil lake, salt mining area with camel caravans, salt mountains etc.. You look at all the sites and watch how the salt is dug from the ground and loaded onto camels in the mining place. And visit each place following the guides and with the local people who know the place very well. And drive to Erta Ale and overnight there. Overnight: Erta Ale
Accommodation: Erta ale camping , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Erta ale, Afdera lake, back to Semera
At 5.30am early in the morning you will see the striking activities of the volcano during the daytime. You will be back to the camp 30 minutes trekking down. You will pass with scattered small desert trees and an igneous rock from the many years of eruption of the volcano. And you will eat your breakfast on the camp Askoma. After 1 hour rest and arranging of cooking materials and all the sleeping materials, you will proceed to Lake Afdera for lunch. You can swim in this salt lake. And then proceed back to Semera and fly back to Addis.
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jan 01 1970 to Jan 01 1970 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $550 |
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Ethio Danakil Tours
-
Offices In :
Ethiopia -
Size :
15 -
Member Of :
ETOA -
Tour Types :
We provide Packaged and Tailor made tour and travel services for historical, natural attraction tours, cultural tour -
Destinations :
Ethiopia - Ethio Danakil Tour is a premier travel agency managing private and small group tours in the land in Ethiopia. You choose your tour according to your time, budget, interest and more; from a daily tour through weekly departures or a pilgrim group with a lifelong dream to visit the land of origin, Ethiopia. We have it all, ask us for details, book your tour and get ready for one in a life time experience. Our company also provides Car services based in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Our company is established to provide quality services to local and international tourists from all over the world with dedicated and experienced young professionals in the sector. It has amassed a wealth of experience since its establishment.
