6-Day Danakil Depression Expedition

Afar and Danakil · 6 Day

6-Day Danakil Depression ExpeditionEthiopiaWith Twsta

6-Day Danakil Depression Expedition. . Begin your Addis tour with the National Museum (home of “Lucy”), Holy Trinity Cathedral, and, time permitting, panoramic views from Mount Entoto and a visit to Merkato, the large...

CategoryAfar and Danakil
Program6 Day
DesignFire + Salt
BookingCustomizable
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Day 1: Arrival in Addis AbabaWelcome at Bole International Airport and transfer to your hotel

. Begin your Addis tour with the National Museum (home of “Lucy”), Holy Trinity Cathedral, and, time permitting, panoramic views from Mount Entoto and a visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa. Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa

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Day 2: Fly Addis – Mekele – Drive to Hamed ElaFly to Mekele, then drive through dramatic landscapes to Hamed Ela via Berhale—an

excellent spot for photos of camel caravans against the African sunset. Overnight: Camping in Hamed Ela

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Day 3: Hamed Ela – Dallol – DodomMorning visit to the salt miners at Lake Asale, then on to Dallol for otherworldly landscapes

formed by sulphur, potash, and salt—one of the most colorful geothermal fields on Earth. Continue to Dodom at the base of Erta Ale volcano. Overnight: Camping in Dodom

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Day 4: Trek to Erta Ale VolcanoEarly morning trek to the summit of Erta Ale (613m), home to one of the world’s few permanent la

va lakes. Capture the best photos at night, with camp set up near the crater (wind direction considered for safety). Overnight: Camping at Erta Ale

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Day 5: Erta Ale – MekeleDescend at sunrise and return to Dodom

. After breakfast, drive back to Mekele through the spectacular Danakil terrain. Overnight: Hotel in Mekele

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Day 6: Fly Mekele – Addis Ababa – DepartureFly back to Addis

. Depending on your flight time, enjoy optional sightseeing or shopping. In the evening, farewell dinner with traditional music and dance. Transfer to the airport for departure. End of Tour

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