3 Days Adventured Tour to Danakil Depression

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About this activity

The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa.

Discover the amazing adventure of the afar

depression (danakil depression) where the active

Volcano or Erta Ale and dallol are found. If you dissed to discover this hottest region you will definitely enjoy it very much, come and explore this wonderful place of in earth with zagol Ethiopia tours.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Zagol Ethiopia Tours

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance Fees
Included: Professional local guide and scout
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Accommodation or camping
Included: Transportation 4x4

Not included

Not included: All alcoholic drinks
Not included: Tips
Not included: Any flight

Itinerary

Day 1 · Mekele to the Volcano

Erta Ale

10 hours Admission included

Dodom is about 9.5km from Erta Ale and it takes about 3 hrs trekking. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek up to Erta Ale at 20:00 hours. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava.. O/n camping on the mountain

Wild Camping near Volcano

Day 2 · Erta Ale - Hamad Ela

Afar Region

6 hours

Waking up early ErtaAle -Dodom Leave back to Dodom you will reach latest at 8.00 am at the camp, after　breakfast time to relax. then drive to HamadEla 100km, picnic lunch on the way on shed of palm tree, reach HamadEla 04:30, better village with a total population about 500 people. You will see lots of camel caravans and you will have the sun set look from the very shallow salt lake Assale, overnight camping at HamadEla.

Overnight camping at HamadEla under stars.

Day 3 · Hamad Ela - Dallol - Mekele

Erta Ale

5 hours Admission included

Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the

localities are mining salt. 1,200 km2 (460 sq mi) the Afar Depression is covered by salt, and you will Look the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, local people are cutting in to rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity; Dallol + Lake Assale + salt canon, camel caravans, follow up camel caravans and　Drive back to HamadEla for lunch and proceed to Mekele.
Danakil Depression

5 hours Admission included

Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the

localities are mining salt. 1,200 km2 (460 sq mi) the Afar Depression is covered by salt, and you will Look the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, local people are cutting in to rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity; Dallol + Lake Assale + salt canon, camel caravans, follow up camel caravans and　Drive back to HamadEla for lunch and proceed to Mekele.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Planet Hotel
Northern Star International Hotel
Noble House Yehdega Luxury Boutique Hotel
Milano Hotel
Axum Hotel
Hatse Yohannes Hotel
Romanat Hotel
Moringa Hotel
Desta International Hotel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.