6 DAYS TOUR TO DANAKIL DEPRESSION

Overview

Discover one of the hottest and most surreal landscapes on Earth on this 6-day Danakil Depression tour. Explore bubbling lava lakes at Erta Ale, colorful hydrothermal springs at Dallol, vast salt flats and the unique Afar culture. Experience the raw beauty of this otherworldly region while camping under the stars, trekking volcanic hills, and witnessing Ethiopia’s dramatic desert landscapes. Perfect for adventurous travelers seeking unforgettable natural wonders and cultural encounters.

DAY 01: Arrival of Addis Ababa and Sight seeing 

Arrival Addis Ababa and meet the Yama Ethiopia Tours representative. Then transfer your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time make sightseeing in Addis Ababa.

DAY 02: Fly to Mekele and drive to Hamdela, Beginning the tour to
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Early in the morning after breakfast transfer to airport to fly to Mekelle and meet the vehicle and
guide at the airport and short break coffee bars in Mekelle. Then continue driving to Hamedela. At
Berhale where we arrange the permits and police escort. On the way you will also admire some local
Tigrean and Afar tribes village and camel caravan carrying the salt bars to transport it to the nearest
local town.

DAY 03: Hamed Ela – Dodome – Erta Ale 

In the morning drive to Dodome. Here we will arrange camels to transport your luggage and water,
and then you will start hiking to the Erta Ale Volcanic hills (613 meters above sea level) which is
15km one way, and walk to see the volcanic eruption. The eruption is so colorful and spectacular. At
night, we will camp nearby the eruption, on the crater rim above the active lava lake.
DAY 04: More excursions in Dodom and drive back to Hamadela

Climbing again early in the morning to the rim to see the sun set., then drive to Hamedela. Late
afternoon visit camel caravan.

DAY 05: Excursion to Daloll depression drive back to Mekele 

After early breakfast drive to Lake Asale, salty Lake and visit the salt workers and the merchant,
then head to Dallol/Denakil Depression, which listed as the hottest and active place on the earth
surface with an average temperature of 40 – 50 degrees Celsius. Then drive back to Mekelle.

DAY 06 : Fly back to Addis 

Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for flight back to Addis Ababa.Evening fair well dinner and
transfer to the airport for departure.