Danakil Depression 3 Days Guided Amazing Nature Expedition

  • 0
ID: GYG485776-859625
Category:
Country: Ethiopia

Duration: 3 days


Description

Danakil depression adventure takes you to a completely different planet within our planet where the land speaks of many languages .The experience you will get teaches you to understand these languages
The Danakil Depression is a rift valley that parallels the Red Sea, near the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is a minor structure related to the rift between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. As the rift opens, the floor of the Danakil Depression subsides. After millions of years of subsidence, the deepest part of the depression is about -125 meters below sea level. It is one of the lowest points on Earth.

Day 1/ ….Take a morning flight to Semera town of the Afar regional capital, pick from the airport with experienced drivers and excellent 4WD with AC along a team of experienced expert guides , an excellent cook team, local guide and road leader from the tourism authorities, police escort , all camping gears ready to depart with you. Then head directly to Hamedela town of Dallol. Visit the Sunset at Lake Assale late in the afternoon. Overnight open air camping with clean beds, Mattress, pillows, clean bedsheets and a lot water for hydration 6 liters per person per day.

Day 2/……early in the morning before sunrise we drive to the lunar landscape of Dallol geothermal site for an amazing wonder seen no where else in the planet. A chemical reaction happening right in front of you live face to face with row nature. You will revise your knowledge of colors from that moment on. After this we drive to the salt and mud formed mountain cave right underneath Dallol crater. Another 10 minutes drive and a completely different world. We will have a picnic breakfast in nearby this cave with wonder. After this visit we drive to the vast salt plains , the lake Karum swimming saltwater cold pool in that scorching sun and finally visit the salt miners before leaving back to Hamedela for some rest and after lunch we continue driving to Ertale active volcano. We reach our camping ground at the top of the Caldera. Walk 30 minutes until the summit crater lake currently at its active cycle. Enjoy the wonder happening right in front of you and walk back to the camping ground. We leave for the volcano around 5:30Pm late in the afternoon and walk back after visiting around 8:00PM.
Overnight open air camping on a flat ground with suitable mattress , pillow, clean bedsheets and quite environment.

Day 3/ …..In the morning wake up with the sun and after breakfast drive to Afdera salt lake town. The major hub for salt production and distribution lying at -102m below sea level and the highest temperature feeling in the Danakil depression. Have lunch in town, a glimpse of the salt lake, a walk along the salt farms and after this we drive back to Semera. In the afternoon we drive back to Semera and take a late afternoon flight back to Addis.

This is end of the Danakil depression tour.

Highlights

  • Danakil Depression is a geological wonder to understand how our planet is formed
  • This specially designed expedition will definitely open your eyes in each step
  • An experienced and passionate team awaits you ready for your lifetime adventure

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will be in extreme temperature , in one of the hottest, driest and lowest parts of the world and be ready for that
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will be picked up from the airport upon landing with a company name Arho Tour or your name with an A4 size print. A driver and your guide will pick you up with a 4WD
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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.