Semera: Danakil Depression with Tigri Gheralta Mountains
ID: GYG970396-1508205
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
6 days
Description
This is an extraordinary journey into the two extreme landscapes of the otherworldly Danakil Depression Geological wonders and the Towering sandstone Tigri Mountains of Gherlta churches in one go.
Due to their close proximity Experiencing the two extremes of Danakil Depressions otherworldly geological formations and the towering hill mounted Gheralta mountain churches is a perfect opportunity for extreme nature wanderers in one go. This Tour activity takes passionate adventurers to explore a once in a lifetime experience in a perfectly optimized and combined tour of 5 nights and 6 days starting from Semera city of the Afar regional capital and ending in Mekele city of the Tigri region.
After completing a group tour of the 2 nights and 3 days Danakil Depression adventure where you will visit endless aquamarine salt lakes and flats, vast volcano ranges with a chance to witness an active volcanic activity with an overnight camp in Ertale active basaltic shield volcano , Assale salt flats and Dallol phreatic and magmatic crater volcano with active geothermal pools all located hundreds of meters well below sea level; then the journey continues either with a group or independently organized Tigri Mountains Gheralta cliff mounted ancient stone carved churches of Abune Yemata and Mariam Korkor for a once in a life time amazing experience of additional 3 days expedition. Visitors will have a chance to witness the two extremes with a scenic drive from one of the lowest altitudes of the Danakil Depression all the way to the Mountainous territory of the tigri region in just a matter of 3 hours drive. Finally the tour will end in Mekele city after a total of 5 nights and 6 days amazing adventure.
Highlights
- Tour starts from Semera city and heads to Danakil Depression with a group
- phase 1 will include Volcanoes, salt flats and Dallol active formations
- Phase 2 will continue to Tigri Mountains and explore ancient cliff churches
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Get ready for an extreme adventure and bring both open shoes and light but stong hiking shoes
INCLUDED
- Get ready for an extreme hot weather adventure of a lifetime and be prepared accordingly in terms clothing and mental preparations. Don't forget to keep hydrating yourself at all times as you are in the driest and hottest part of the planet
- 2N/3D group for Danakil depression extreme nature adventure guided tour with
- Several stops and brief explanations at every stop with professional field guides,
- 4WD with experienced drivers and all entrance fees are covered
- All important camping gears and professional cook team will accompany you throughout your desert expeditions as you will be camping on an open air face to face with raw nature.
- Your Tigri mountains expedition will take you to the most amazing weathered sandstone cliff mountains with a scenery that looks from a different planet , where you will have a chance to come across the daily authentic life of the most beautiful and hospitable Tigri people. You will visit the ancient mountain top rock hewn churches of Gherlta
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Personal gears for the hot weather
- Trekking shoes
- domestic flights
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.
