Due to their close proximity Experiencing the two extremes of Danakil Depressions otherworldly geological formations and the towering hill mounted Gheralta mountain churches is a perfect opportunity for extreme nature wanderers in one go. This Tour activity takes passionate adventurers to explore a once in a lifetime experience in a perfectly optimized and combined tour of 5 nights and 6 days starting from Semera city of the Afar regional capital and ending in Mekele city of the Tigri region.
After completing a group tour of the 2 nights and 3 days Danakil Depression adventure where you will visit endless aquamarine salt lakes and flats, vast volcano ranges with a chance to witness an active volcanic activity with an overnight camp in Ertale active basaltic shield volcano , Assale salt flats and Dallol phreatic and magmatic crater volcano with active geothermal pools all located hundreds of meters well below sea level; then the journey continues either with a group or independently organized Tigri Mountains Gheralta cliff mounted ancient stone carved churches of Abune Yemata and Mariam Korkor for a once in a life time amazing experience of additional 3 days expedition. Visitors will have a chance to witness the two extremes with a scenic drive from one of the lowest altitudes of the Danakil Depression all the way to the Mountainous territory of the tigri region in just a matter of 3 hours drive. Finally the tour will end in Mekele city after a total of 5 nights and 6 days amazing adventure.