Marvel at nature’s wonders in the lowest point of altitude in Africa. Witness the incredible scenic phenomena in the middle of the desert near Dallol, climb the volcano holding the world’s only permanent lava lake, and catch a fascinating glimpse into the tough life of the camel drivers and salt-digging nomads of the Danakil Depression.
Your itinerary:
Day 1: Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Mekele – desert town of Berahile – camp at Hamed Ela
Day 2: Hamed Ela – Ertale Volcano, ascent to the crater rim, lava lake
Day 3: Descent from Ertale Vulcano – Hamed Ela
Day 4: Hamed Ela – natural phenomenon Dallol – salt lake of Asale with the Afar salt caravans – Berahile
Day 5: Berahile – Mekele, flight to Addis Ababa
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Sounds interesting? Simply book your tour referring to the name of the tour here: Contact Awura Tours
Download the Detailed Itinerary: Danakil Expedition_5 Days
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Travel Season: From November to March. Tours do not normally operate in other months due to the high temperatures.
Note: Due to the extreme conditions of the Danakil Depression it is necessary for travellers to be physically fit. This expedition takes you to very remote regions. This entails a waiver of certain comforts and requires flexibility and tolerance on the part of the tour participants. The nights are usually spent camping out in the open air or in tents, which we bring with us. Sanitary facilities are not available.
Also Note: There is currently a foreign security warning for travel to the Danakil Depression (see foreign travel information online). For your own safety, during parts of the trip you will be accompanied by soldiers or policemen as well as guides from the local villages. Nevertheless travel to the Danakil Depression is at your own risk. We therefore recommend checking the current travel information for this region from your regional Foreign Office (e.g. the UK government travel website).
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