Experience one of the most otherworldly places on Earth on this 3-day adventure to the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest and lowest points on the planet. Marvel at colorful sulfur springs, salt flats, and the active Erta Ale volcano. Witness Afar salt miners at work and sleep under a star-filled desert sky — a true expedition through Ethiopia’s most extreme yet breathtaking landscape.
3 Days Danakil Depression
Danakil Depression
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Duration
3 days
Tour Type
Overview
Included/Exclude
- All ground transportation in 4x4 vehicles
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Accommodation (camping with basic facilities)
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Local Afar scouts and permits
- Entry fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water and cooking equipment
- Sleeping bag and personal camping gear
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Travel insurance
- Any services not listed above
Tour Plan
- Depart from Mekele early morning in 4x4 vehicles toward the Afar Region. Pass through stunning volcanic landscapes and small Afar villages. Arrive at Hamed Ela, your desert base. In the afternoon, visit the nearby salt flats to see Afar people mining and transporting salt blocks by camel caravans.
Overnight: Camping in Hamed Ela
After breakfast, explore the colorful hydrothermal fields of Dallol, one of the hottest inhabited places on Earth. Discover sulfur springs, acid pools, and salt formations in vivid shades of yellow and green. Continue to Lake Asale’s salt plains for a surreal photo stop. After lunch, drive to Dodom at the base of Erta Ale volcano. Begin your evening trek (approx. 3 hours) to the summit to witness the glowing lava lake at night.
Overnight: Camping near Erta Ale crater rim
Descend from the crater after sunrise, taking in the vast views of the Danakil landscape. Return to Dodom for breakfast and a brief rest before driving back to Mekele, arriving in the late afternoon. End of tour.
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4.6
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.
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This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
4.4
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.