From Addis Ababa: 4-Day Erta Ale Volcano Tour with Flights
ID: GYG1361473-2077665
Catégorie:
Pays: Éthiopie
Durée du projet:
4 jours
Description
Discover the Danakil Depression on a 4-day tour from Addis Ababa. Trek to the summit of Erta Ale, explore Dallol's hydrothermal formations, and witness traditional salt mining.
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Semera – Erta Ale
Take a morning flight from Addis Ababa to Semera. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin the drive through the spectacular landscapes of the Afar Depression. Pass local villages, volcanic fields, and desert scenery before reaching the base of Erta Ale. In the late afternoon, start the trek to the summit of the volcano. Enjoy breathtaking views of the active lava lake and spend the night camping near the crater.
Day 2: Erta Ale – Hamed Ela
Wake up early to witness the sunrise over Erta Ale Volcano. After descending from the summit, continue by vehicle to Hamed Ela, a small settlement in the heart of the Danakil Depression. Along the way, enjoy the dramatic desert landscapes and learn about the culture and traditions of the Afar people. Overnight at a camp or basic accommodation.
Day 3: Dallol and Salt Flats Exploration
After an early breakfast, visit Dallol, one of the most extraordinary geological sites in the world. Explore its colorful hydrothermal formations, sulfur springs, and salt canyons. Continue to the vast salt flats where local miners extract salt using traditional methods. Watch camel caravans carrying salt blocks across the desert before returning to Hamed Ela for overnight.
Day 4: Hamed Ela – Semera – Addis Ababa
After breakfast, drive back to Semera through the remarkable landscapes of the Afar Region. Upon arrival, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa, bringing your unforgettable Danakil and Erta Ale adventure to an end.
Faits saillants
- Explore the Afar Depression and see the active lava lake of Erta Ale
- Visit Dallol, a unique geological site with colorful formations
- Witness the traditional salt mining methods in the vast salt flats
- Learn about the culture and traditions of the Afar people
- Enjoy a hassle-free experience with flights and camping included
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour involves hiking and camping in remote areas.
Temperatures can be extreme in the Danakil Depression.
Participants should be in good physical condition.
INCLUS
- Flight from Addis Ababa to Semera
- Guided trek to Erta Ale Volcano
- Visit to Dallol and salt flats
- Camping near Erta Ale crater
- Transportation in the Afar Region
- Meals
NON INCLUS
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
