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Lake Langano

Mago National Park

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Mount Entoto

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Tigray Region

Simien Mountains National Park

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Bale Mountains National Park

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Hamer

Harar, Ethiopia

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Semera, Ethiopia

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From Semera: Danakil Depression 3-Day Tour

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Activity provider:
Great Ethiopian Tours
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From Semera: Danakil Depression 3-Day Tour
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
4 reviews

Discover the Danakil Depression, one of the most extreme and mesmerizing landscapes on Earth, on this 3-day tour from Semera. Get a unique opportunity to explore Danakil Depression and Erta Ale.

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Duration 3 days
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English
Pickup included
We always provide pickup services for travelers arriving at Semera Airport. For customers already in Semera, we offer pickup from your hotel lobby upon request.
Wheelchair accessible

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Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    Semera

  • Lake Afrera

    Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • Erta Ale

    Sightseeing (2 hours)

  • Dallol Depression ዳሎል መታሕት

    Guided tour (1.5 hours)

  • Ahmed Ela

    Break time

  • Lake Karum

    Sightseeing

  • Danakil Salt Lake

    Sightseeing

  • Arrive back at:

    Semera

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Hike to Erta Ale, one of the world’s most active volcanoes
  • Swim and float in the highly saline Lake Afdera 100mbsl in Danakil Depression
  • See Dallol Depression's otherworldly landscapes and colorful hot springs
  • Witness the traditional salt excavation methods by locals and camel caravans

Full description

Day 1: Semera - Afdera - Erta Ale
Your guide and driver will pick you up from Semera Airport and drive you to the Erta Ale Base Camp. Along the way, we will stop for a lunch break in the town of Afdera, which is known for its proximity to the Salt Lake, where you can swim and float. Afterward, we will continue with a relaxed and leisurely drive to the Erta Ale Base Camp. You will spend the night camping near the Erta Ale volcano.

Day 2: Erta Ale - Lake Asale
Starting at 8:30 AM, you will depart from the base camp in ErtaAle. By 4:00 PM, you will arrive in Hamedela. From there, you will proceed to Lake Asale salt flats to enjoy a breathtaking sunset and observe splendid camel caravans transporting salt from lake Asale. Overnight camping will be in Hamedela.

Day 3: Dallol - Semera
On this day, you will visit the colorful Dallol mountain, observe camel caravans, explore the Lake Asale salt flats, witness traditional salt excavating methods, see sulfuric acid ponds, and have the opportunity to swim in the Salt Lake. Finally, we will drive back to Semera, arriving at the airport at 4:00 P.M.

Includes

  • Transportation in 4x4 vehicles
  • Fuel cost
  • Accommodation (camping gear, mattress, and clean bedsheets)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and unlimited water
  • Kosher, Halal, vegetarian, and vegan options available
  • All necessary permits and entry fees for the Danakil Depression
  • Domestic flights
  • Tips for guides and drivers

Important information

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes
  • Passport, copy accepted
  • Hiking pants

From $450 per person

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Product ID: 768990

Activity provider:
Great Ethiopian Tours
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