3 Day Private Tour in Denakile Depression -Dallol

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Because it is the hottest place on Earth (125m below sea level), Dallol is a cinder cone volcano in the Denakil Depression, although its unique geology means it lacks any of the archetypal volcanoes' looks. Erta Ale ranks as one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and 1km square caldera at its summit.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Parking Fees
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Tips for service provider

What to expect

Day 1: Flight from Addis Ababa to Semera
  1. Semera
    7h
    This Day in the morning you catch the first flight to Semera. you will drive to Hamdela, which is a very small village you will drive up to 7 hours to get there. You will stop for Lunch in Afdera, which is a small town. You will have lunch at a small local restaurant. After lunch you will continue driving to Hamdela; In this village, you spent overnight your chief will cock for your dinner, and sleep outside enjoying the stars.
Day 2: Drive from Hamedela to Dollol and Erta Ale
  1. 4h
    Early in the morning, our chief will cook your breakfast and then start driving to Dallol. On this day you will photograph many beautiful things starting from Sunrise. Dallol is a cinder cone volcano in the Denakil Depression, although its unique geology means it lacks any of the archetypal volcanoes' looks. Excursion to Dallol (which is 125 below sea level) one of the lowest places in the world, photograph colorful salt mining visit lake Asela.
    After visiting Dallol we will drive back to Hamdela for lunch. If you want to take a Shower you need to ask; because people will sell water.
    In the afternoon will drive to Era Ale (which means smoky mountain in the Afar language). Erta Ale ranks as one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1km square caldera at its summit.
Day 3: Morning Visit Erta Ale fly back to Addis Ababa
  1. Erta Ale
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Once again in the morning you will do the excursion to visit in the morning Erta Ale then drive back to Afdera. Here you can see modern salt extraction there are hot springs nearby where you may take a bath and also like the dead sea float on the lake.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up our clients any were in Ethiopia; at your hotel, at the airport, home and any location. Please message us your full address.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Important Note: We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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