3 Day Danakil Depression Ertale and Dallol Tours: Explore the Hottest and Lowest Place on the Planet
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Addis Ababa
Embark on a thrilling 3-day tour of the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, exploring the hottest and lowest place on Earth. Discover stunning geological formations, salt lakes, volcanoes, and more!
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Erta Ale - At Semera, you’ll pile into the Toyota Landcruiser that will take you into the Danakil in convoy. You’ll begin the drive into the Danakil Depression at around 9AM. The roads leading out of Semera are smooth and asphalted, and as you drive further out of town there are some wonderful views of the Afar landscape.
As you drive further towards the Afdera Town (Salt Lake), the roads get rougher until you reach the Danakil desert. Here, the roads are a maze of solidified lava, rock and sand with an occasional palm lined oasis. You will stop for lunch before continuing to the base camp of the Erta Ale volcano. The drive from Semera to Dodom is around 7 hours.
Your cooking team will wait you prepare dinner. As the sun begins to dip behind the horizon, you begin the 1 and half-hour hike up Erta Ale. You’ll reach the crater rim around 7:00PM, where the fiery lava lake awaits and You’ll spend the sometime on the volcano and you will descend to the camp site then you will be served your dinner.

What's Included
  • Entry/Admission to Dallol/Danakil Depression
  • All entrance fees included
  • Entry/admission to Erta Ale
  • Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning for comfort
  • Unlimited bottled water provided
  • All applicable taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Alcohol beverage
Additional Information

The Danakil Depression is in the Afar region of northern Ethiopia, is one of the hottest and lowest place on the planet. A searing hot, brutal desert landscape dotted with stunning geological formations, salt lakes, acid springs, volcanoes, salt canyon and salt flats. Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression) exhibits some uncommon wonders: lava that burns blue, bright yellow hot springs, and lakes of bubbling mud.

Location
Cameron Street
Cameroon Street
1.in front of Medhanialem church,The opposite side of best western plus hotel,of Cameron Street, Cameroon Street, Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2. You will be picked up at Semera airport and Dini Hotel Semera Afar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Axelt788
Apr 21, 2024
An other planet and best trip ever - It was an absolutely amazing experience to travel with Danakil Depression Tours. Right from setting up the itinerary according to our choices to making the whole trip possible, it was amazingly planned. 👏 I appreciate the efforts made to make us comfortable. mickey was really kind. He made sure to consider our choices as well as the budget. Eferm our driver is another very kind soul. During the whole entire trip, he was so soft spoken and understanding. I will definitely suggest you to plan your next trip with ghum india ghum. We had an awesome experience for sure. 🥰
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779theot
Mar 27, 2024
Speechless tour with an amazing team!! ✨💯💯 - Well the tour was really awesome and I really mean it!!! I came with by recommendation from few friends who did the tour. And well that is something unique in your life. Whatever the pictures it doesn't the reflect at 💯 what you have in the front of your eyes! Exo Aka / Mickey , was really really careful with the team ( I went solo and I join a group of 15 people ). It was a really nice to meet him and also get to know the drivers who are really experienced and know the dialects of the afar région and some legend and myths. By the way shout out the drivers cause the environment is very hostile , The cars were in good condition and fortunately because driving 3 to 6 hours a day in the desert you must have good cars and experienced drivers. if you are lucky you might see some lava at the erta ale.... Speechless. And go also early in the morning to see the sun rise at the erta ale, ( i didn't do it ...and I regret it ) Anyway the organisation from A To Z was awesome thanks to all the team of Danakil depression tour ! Things to bring : - toilet paper - sun cream /glasses - hat - disinfectant gel - and your good energy ! 🌟 For the food , it was really good I didn't expect to have the quality of food it this remote area: But the cooking team is able to prepare Fasting food ( vegetarian ) And also some pancakes for breakfast with eggs and toast ... Awesome work :) Any way really recommand this tour !!!!! ✨✨🇪🇹🇪🇹
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Naoko
Mar 26, 2024
Unforgettable trip! - Danakil depression tour was so unique and all my new experience!!! I have never seen the volcano so close by. It was amazing!!! The guide Micky was very hospitable and well organised. I definitely recommend the tour and the company.
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Ftapon
Jan 24, 2024
Top 5 Site Ever! Prep for the Inferno! - I've traveled to 125 countries, including all 54 African countries. The Danakil Depression is in the top 5 most unique places I have ever seen! Many will go because of the surreal sites, especially the Dallol. However, just because it looks pretty in a photo doesn't mean it's a paradise. This trip is not for princesses and high-maintenance travelers. Here are some tips: - Prep for the heat. Bring an umbrella. - Because there are no showers for 3 days, bring wet wipes. - Assuming you fly from Addis, do NOT check your luggage (bring a carry-on). Ethiopian Airlines misplaced my luggage, so I was without it for 3 days. It's a 5-star experience and a well-run tour into Hades. I highly recommend it!
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Alexandra
Jan 23, 2024
An adventure out of this world - We loved this tour to the Danakil Depression with Mickey and his team. All the places we visited were amazing, definitely out of this world, something you don't find in other countries. We had an excellent driver, the accommodation “in the million-star hotel” (=outdoors) was quite comfortable with new mattresses, sheets and blankets. The car was comfortable and strong for the journey. The volcano, the salt lake, the salt flat, the geothermal formations… everything was spectacular. To keep in mind: this is a fairly remote place where there are no amenities or places to buy snacks or meals. The bathroom is outdoors behind a bush or a rock and the food is basic. The temperature can be very high, even in winter. It is an adventurous experience that is enjoyed if you go with an open mind and a flexible attitude.
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A9917obhowards
Dec 13, 2023
The surreal Danakil Depression - The Sulphur fields where amazing, as was the Vilcano we walked in and the landscape with passed through. Surreal !!! The trip was well organized and the staff friendly. Mickey came to my hotel in Addis and gave me honest information on the current security situation, I felt. This allowed me to make an informed decision to actually go on two tours with Danakil Depression Tours & Travel Simien Mountains 3 day tour Thank you an I would recommend this company Howard Symmes New Zealand
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802tifaniem
Nov 30, 2023
Excellent service - We recently returned from a 3-day trip to Danakil, and it was truly incredible. The sight of the lava flowing was unlike anything I had ever seen before. Witnessing such a rare phenomenon was a privilege. Mickey and his team provided excellent service throughout the trip, ensuring that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend this place and tour operator for anyone planning a trip to Ethiopia. Their responsiveness to questions was impressive. Thank you for creating such a memorable experience. We will definitely be using your services again for our next trip to Ethiopia.
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Kinyak2023
Nov 22, 2023
3 day Danakhil trip with Ashu - Amazing trip to the hottest place on earth with Ashu as our guide. We were well taken care of with daily update of our itinerary, a constant supply of funny stories, food and water! The experience was out of this world
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Sightseer42110680400
Nov 21, 2023
A tough and memorable tour - It is said to be a tough tour, and it certainly was tough. We went in a group, but everyone was nice and it was a lot of fun. There was a lot of food. I wasn't expecting it to be good, but it was delicious. The natural scenery was spectacular.
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Trek52168953453
Oct 25, 2023
Excellent trip in Danakil, kind boss and guides - We signed up for a three-day volcanic tour in Danakil, along with a half-day city tour of Addis before Danakil. For the Addis half-day tour, the boss, Mickey, and our guide, Ashu, took us to a local restaurant to experience the delicious cuisine of Ethiopia. This made us to feel the hospitality and kindness of Ethiopian people. We also had a great talk with Mickey in the square, making it a very memorable journey. The next day, we flew to Danakil to join the three-day tour. At the moment, there weren't many tourists, so all the travel agencies grouped together to start on the journey. Our group consisted of around ten people, split into three or four vehicles, with one guide, chefs, and police for our protection. Our driver was very friendly and spoke excellent English. We were incredibly lucky to witness a massive volcanic eruption, creating a truly perfect memory. After the Danakil tour and we returned to Addis, Mickey even arranged for someone to pick us up at the airport and take us to take a shower. Mickey is an excellent boss, and Ashu is a super funny and kind guy. We left with truly wonderful memories of our time in Ethiopia.
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