Mekele/Semera to Erta Ale Volcano

Semera - Departure from Mekele or Semera

Travel by 4WD through desert scenery

Dinner at the base camp

Evening trek (~3 hrs) to the crater of Erta Ale

Erta Ale to Hamed Ela via Lake Asale

Erta Ale - Witness sunrise at the volcano

Return to base camp for breakfast

Journey across expansive salt plains

Explore Lake Asale and observe salt miners

Dallol Exploration & Return

Semera - Morning tour of the Dallol hydrothermal fields

Discover vibrant acid springs, sulfur formations, and salt mountains

Return drive to Mekele or Semera

Tour concludes in the late afternoon

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Accommodation: desert huts/tents
• 4WD transportation with experienced drivers
• Bottled water
• Local security escort
• Erta Ale & Dallol entrance fees
• Pick-up and drop-off in Mekele or Semera
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bags)

• Domestic flights to Mekele/Semera
• Personal travel insurance
• Tips for drivers and guides
• Alcoholic drinks and snacks

Embark on a thrilling 3-day guided journey into one of the planet’s most extreme settings, the Danakil Depression. This remarkable area in Ethiopia boasts two breathtaking natural marvels: the active Erta Ale Volcano and the vibrant acid springs of Dallol. Experience the surreal beauty of salt landscapes, witness live lava flows, and explore the lands of the Afar tribes, all while enjoying the unique experience of camping beneath the desert skies.

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