Danakil Depression And Volcano
Danakil Depression And Volcano
$500
Tour Overview
Explore Danakil depression and Era Ale Volcano In 2 night 3 Days. Journey north and discover the alien landscapes of Dallol, the bubbling lava lakes of Erta Ale, and watch the sun go down over Lake Afrera. This remote area in Northern Ethiopia features extraordinary geological formations including its active volcanoes. In contrast to the cool, temperate Ethiopian highlands, the Danakil Depression is one of the lowest, driest, and hottest places on earth. Starting and ending in Addis Ababa, your tour includes three days in the world-famous Danakil Depression as well as a variety of cultural experiences along the way. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Semera Airport
Location: Semera Airport (Sultan Alimirah Hanfare Airport ), Dallol Depression ዳሎል መታሕት
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Meet the group at Semera town where the Danakil Depression tour is organized. On arrival at Semera, meet your guide who will brief you about general Ethiopian geology and about the whole program then begin your adventure to Danakil Depression. Enroot stop for lunch at Afdera town where the biggest Afdera lake is and salt mining take place. Then proceed your drive down to one of the lowest point in the world. Evening we will arrive at Ahmedela, a small settlement where the salt caravans meet before their long walk to other towns. You’ll stay overnight in open air Camping counting thousands of stars.
Overnight Open Air Camping 125mbsl. ...more ...less
Day 2 : Ahmedela - Dallol - Erta'ale
Location: Erta Ale
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Ertale Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning before breakfast we drive to Dallol with Salt Domes and colourful geothermal pools. Dallol is like nowhere else; a bizarre landscape of colourful mineral deposits, sulphur pools and geysers, where we’ll have the morning to explore this seemingly alien terrain. We will also visit the bizarre landscape of the salt canyons before making our way towards Erta’ale, where en route we may get the chance to see the arduous work of salt being extracted by hand and loaded onto the camels. About1,200 km2 of the Danakil Depression is covered by salt. On the afternoon we will proceed our drive to Erta’ale. After relaxed light dinner, we will have about 30 Minutes walk to the Summit crater of Erta Ale volcano lake, visit Erta’ale volcano then back to the camp for overnight.
Overnight Open air camping.
Day 3 : Erta'ale - Semera
Location: Erta Ale, Afdera, Semera
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning, we hike back to the top of the crater to visit the volcanic activities for the second time before sun rise. After that, descend from the top of the crater down to camp site for breakfast. After breakfast start driving back to Semera with optional stop at Lake Afdera for a nice swim in the lake and nearby hotspring. Late afternoon you can fly back to Addis Ababa.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Open Air Camping
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Airport Transfers at Destination
In and out airport transfer from Semera
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Fully Guided
Fully guided by professional Tour guides
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Meals
2 breakfast, 3 Lunch, 2 Dinner
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Transport
4Wd vehicles
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
Tips and gratitude Flight fee from and to Semera Miscellaneous expenses – alcoholic drinks, souvenirs etc. Services which are not mentioned in service Include
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Insurance
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International Travel
Optional Extras
Mode of Transport
4WD vehicles
Accommodation
Open Air Camping
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes in and out airport transfers are included in the cost.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes all entrance and admission's are included
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flights from and to Semera town are not included
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes you require visa for this tour
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD,EURO,POUND
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How to get there
Most travelers fly into Semera, the gateway town to the Danakil Depression, and then take a 3–4 hour drive into the desert.
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What to expect
Tours typically include visits to Dallol, Erta Ale volcano, Afrera and Asale salt lakes, and salt pans. Accommodation is basic, with thin mattresses on makeshift wooden bed frames or on the crater rim of a volcano.
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When to go
The best time to visit is between November and February, when daytime temperatures are around 35°C.
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Do I need a visa?
Yes, you do need a visa to travel to Ethiopia. Tourist visas (available for one or three months, single entry) are available upon arrival at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. Tourist visas are available in the following link. Please note there are other websites that are not official and may charge extra fee for issuing tourist visas to Ethiopia. Electronic visas are available for tourists from most of European countries as well as the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Japan, Korea, India, China and Russia. Applications can be made online at www.evisa.gov.et. Please note the following is required: Arrival information Personal details A passport size photo A copy of your scanned passport (passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to travel to Ethiopia.) Non-refundable payment fee (MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted) It is also possible to obtain a business visa of up to three months validity upon arrival with the prior arrangements made by the sponsoring organisation in Ethiopia. The visa extension fees are currently $100 for a one month extension (first time), $150 for a fifteen days extension (second time) and $200 for a 10 days extension (third time). If the traveller’s visa expires before their departure, they will be required to obtain a visa extension at the Immigration Office in Addis Ababa. There is an overstay penalty fee of $5 a day from one to fifteen days and $10 a day after fifteen days. In such cases, the traveller may also be required to pay a penalty of up to 4,000 ETB ($300) before being allowed to leave Ethiopia.
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What is the best time to travel?
If you want my opinion, the months that are most preferable to travel to Ethiopia would be September and October as this time of the year offers a particularly beautiful landscape since it follows the rainy season (June and August). During this period, the whole country is covered with a mantle of flowers of thousands of colors that bring a beauty to the already magical landscape. Let's just say it's the Ethiopian Spring. However, do not fear if you can not visit the country at this time, it just adds an extra beauty to the view but Ethiopia can be breath-taking at any time of the year.
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What should I pack?
In Ethiopia, there are certain things that are difficult to find, especially if you are travelling through rural areas. Therefore, it is very important to be pack thoroughly. The first thing you should keep in mind when packing your suitcase is including a first-aid kit with the following items: Mosquito repellent and sprays High SPF sunscreen and sunglasses Antihistamine Antiseptic cream for insect bites Plasters Anti diarrhoea pills Saline solutions in case of severe dehydration Contact lens liquid Besides the first-aid kit mentioned above, it is advisable to include in your bag the following items: Light clothes for the daytime and a good sweater or pullover for the evening Sandals and a good pair of shoes (specially during the rainy season to deal with muddy pathways) A discrete wallet or money belt and a small bag to carry your camera and phone A rainy jacket and umbrella if travelling during the rainy season (June to September) A warm sleeping bag if you are thinking of sleeping in campsites A hat and sunglasses to avoid long sun exposure If you are thinking of donating your personal stuff we kindly advise to do it at your discretion and avoid uncomfortable situations on the street, especially with children. We recommend you to contact a local NGO in advance so they can relocate your things in a sustainable way.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been in the business for more than 10 years
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Danakil Depression And Volcano
3 Days Starting and ending in Samara, Samara Airport, Semera, Ethiopia
Visiting: Dallol Depression ዳሎል መታሕት, Erta Ale, Afdera, Semera
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AET004
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 18
Age range:
15-85
Special diets catered:
HalalVegetarians
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