• From Addis Ababa: Danakil Depression Layover Tour
  • From Addis Ababa: Danakil Depression Layover Tour
  • From Addis Ababa: Danakil Depression Layover Tour
  • From Addis Ababa: Danakil Depression Layover Tour

From Addis Ababa: Danakil Depression Layover Tour

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ID: GYG854012-1349165
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Country: Ethiopia

Duration: 2 days


Description

Discover the Danakil Depression on a 36-hour layover tour from Addis Ababa. Visit the Lake Asale salt flats, swim in the Salt Lake, and see the camel caravans of the Afar people.
Discover the Danakil Depression on a 2-day layover tour from Addis Ababa. Visit the Erta Ale volcano, the Lake Asale salt flats, and the Dallol hydrothermal field. Learn about traditional salt excavation methods and swim in the Salt Lake.

Day 1: Addis - Ertale
In the early morning, catch flight ET 110. Then, at 8:00 AM, be picked up from Semera Airport and drive to the Erta Ale Base Camp. On the way, take a lunch break in the town of Lake Afdera. Upon arrival at Erta Ale, camp overnight near the volcano.

Day 2: Dallol - Addis
At 6 AM, drive to Hamedela village, arriving at 10 AM. Continue to the Lake Asale salt flats, visit Dallol, camel caravans, learn about traditional salt excavation methods, and swim in the Salt Lake. Finally, drive back to Mekele to catch flight ET 261, arriving in Addis at 6:15 PM.

Highlights

  • Discover the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places on earth
  • Visit the Lake Asale salt flats and learn about traditional salt excavation
  • Swim in the Salt Lake and see the camel caravans of the Afar people
  • Explore the colorful Dallol Volcano and its unique geological formations
  • Enjoy a guided tour with a local guide and learn about the local culture

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is designed for travelers with a limited amount of time.
Includes a visit to Erta Ale and Dallol.
Overnight camping near Erta Ale volcano.
Swimming in the Salt Lake is part of the tour.
INCLUDED
  • Guide fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals
  • Non-limited amount of mineral water
  • Car rental
  • Car fuel
  • Driver fees
  • Camping gears
  • Cook
  • Cooking gears
  • Security fees
NOT INCLUDED
  • Domestic flights
  • Tip
  • Personal expenses

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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.