Danakil depression

Danakil depression

Day 1 Arrival & Connect an early morning flight to Semera, on arrival, set off to the abandon Danakil Depression with a 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep, departing from Semera – Erta Ale volcano via Afdera. The 247 km drive takes 3 hours on drive passing through different landscapes of solidified lava rocks and sand dune. After a two and half hours’ drive, arrive at Afdera for a short break, visit of the salt mining site and lunch. In the afternoon proceed drive to Ertale passing several small hamlets scattered here and there in this deserted land, you will arrive at Erta Ale camping site. Then, at dusk we will start hiking to the top of the volcano. We spend few hours watching the flowing-lava or actions of the boiling lava from the volcano rim. After the sun set and night seen of the volcano descend back to the camp site for an overnight sleep-in a small community huts. Overnight: Camping (-) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 2 Drive to Hamedela village and do the sun set by the side of Lake Asale. Early morning Subsequently, after very early breakfast or coffee start driving to Hamad Ela for about 5 hours and have your picnic lunch in the village of Hamedela . In the late afternoon drive to Lake Asale, for the sun set show and walk in the lake barefoot to enjoy the scenery and get full explanation about Danakil from your guide. Overnight: Camping (-) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 3 After having picnic breakfast move to Lake Asale for the morning seen of Sun rise and breakfast. Afterwards, bend to the left to visit Dallol, which is known for its various acidic colors with armholes, small spitting acid springs, and lakes. At the same time, Dallol is also considered the hottest, driest and lowest place on earth. Due to its incredible colors, you feel like you are in Mars. Visiting different terrestrial places formed by volcanic activity like salt mountain and the bubbling oily lake creates a different experience of your trip. In the afternoon, drive to Mekele and continue drive to visit 4th c church of Abrha We Atsbeha. Afternoon driving back to Mekele for lunch and city tour before depart to the Airport for the evening flight to Addis Ababa , Dinner in a cultural restaurant and transfer to Addis Ababa Bole International Air Port for your departure.

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