2 Nights 3 Days Visiting Danakil Depression
ID: GYG564109-965853
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Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
3 days
Description
The Danakil Depression formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates.
The Danakil Depression formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates. As the plates drifted apart at a rate of 1-2 cm per year, they leave behind a geological depression, known as the Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression).
The Danakil Depression sits at the triple junction between three tectonic plates.
The Afar Depression spans Djibouti, Eritrea, and the Afar region of Ethiopia. The Northern part of this depression is the Danakil Depression, which sits more than 100m below sea level and contains some of the world’s most extraterrestrial landscapes.
Beyond its fascinating geology, the Danakil holds the keys to some of biology’s most profound questions. In 1974, researchers found the remains of ‘Lucy’ in the Danakil Depression, an early ancestor of modern humans dating back 3.2 million years (now on display at the National Museum in Addis Ababa).
Highlights
- Arrive to Semera and At the same day drive to Kurswad via Afde
- In the morning after breakfast drive to Dallol. On the way visit the salt minie
- In the morning after breakfast, visit the beautiful and colorful Dallol creator
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Arrive to Semera and At the same day drive to Kurswad via Afdera. On the way visit lake Afdera.
Overnight : camping at kurswad. Early in the morning around 3am visit the active Volcano in Ertale and then return to the camping site for breakfast.
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Dallol. On the way visit the salt mining market and caravans of camels. Overnight: at Hamedila.
In the morning after breakfast, visit the beautiful and colorful Dallol creator and then afterwards, drive back to Semera and catch the last flight to back to Addis Ababa. Catch the last flight at 5:00
Our representative guide and driver will be welcoming them at Bole international airport Addis Ababa.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
