3 Days Adventured Tour to Danakil Depression
Overview
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3 days
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The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa.
Discover the amazing adventure of the afar
depression (danakil depression) where the active
Volcano or Erta Ale and dallol are found. If you dissed to discover this hottest region you will definitely enjoy it very much, come and explore this wonderful place of in earth with zagol Ethiopia tours.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Mekele to the Volcano
Accommodations
Wild Camping near Volcano
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Erta Ale
Dodom is about 9.5km from Erta Ale and it takes about 3 hrs trekking. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek up to Erta Ale at 20:00 hours. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava.. O/n camping on the mountain
Erta Ale - Hamad Ela
Accommodations
Overnight camping at HamadEla under stars.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Afar Region
Waking up early ErtaAle -Dodom Leave back to Dodom you will reach latest at 8.00 am at the camp, after breakfast time to relax. then drive to HamadEla 100km, picnic lunch on the way on shed of palm tree, reach HamadEla 04:30, better village with a total population about 500 people. You will see lots of camel caravans and you will have the sun set look from the very shallow salt lake Assale, overnight camping at HamadEla.
Hamad Ela - Dallol - Mekele
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Erta Ale
Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt. 1,200 km2 (460 sq mi) the Afar Depression is covered by salt, and you will Look the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, local people are cutting in to rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity; Dallol + Lake Assale + salt canon, camel caravans, follow up camel caravans and Drive back to HamadEla for lunch and proceed to Mekele.
Danakil Depression
Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt. 1,200 km2 (460 sq mi) the Afar Depression is covered by salt, and you will Look the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, local people are cutting in to rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity; Dallol + Lake Assale + salt canon, camel caravans, follow up camel caravans and Drive back to HamadEla for lunch and proceed to Mekele.
What‘s Included
Entrance Fees
Accommodation or camping
Professional local guide and scout
Transportation 4x4
All alcoholic drinks
Tips
Any flight
Pickup points
Planet Hotel
Hawulti Semaetat, Infront of New stadium Mek'ele Ethiopia
Northern Star International Hotel
Adi Hawsi Mek'ele Ethiopia
Noble House Yehdega Luxury Boutique Hotel
Hadnet Sub City Woreda 17 Mek'ele Ethiopia
Milano Hotel
Ring Road Street, Mek'ele Ethiopia
Axum Hotel
Mek'ele Ethiopia
Hatse Yohannes Hotel
Selam Street Mek'ele Ethiopia
Romanat Hotel
Godena Musie, Near Da Gabir Church Mek'ele Ethiopia
Moringa Hotel
Ageazi Street, Around Bus Station Mek'ele Ethiopia
Desta International Hotel
Behind Mekelle University Adihaki Campus Mek'ele Ethiopia
Options
3 Days Adventured Tour to Danakil Depression
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sleeping Under the Stars and Besides Volcanoes: Our Afar Adventure
Roam825803,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent three unforgettable days exploring the Afar region with Zagol Ethiopia Tours (Facebook link). Our guide, Mullewi, took excellent care of us throughout the journey, making sure everything ran smoothly. After flying into Semera, we traveled by car across vast stretches of lava fields until we reached the surreal salt lake. We even drove across the lake itself to reach the sulfuric area, where the colors of the landscape were simply extraordinary—like being on another planet. We spent our first night under the stars in a village by the salt lake. The following day, we continued to the base of the Erta Ale volcano, where we spent our second night. We were also lucky to have a cook with us who prepared delicious meals right on site, even in such remote conditions. This trip took us to one of the hottest places on Earth—an intense and unforgettable experience. After the raw beauty and heat of the desert, our third night back in Semera—at a quiet hotel—felt like a luxury. A proper shower and a peaceful night's sleep were the perfect way to end this incredible journey.
Excellent customer service by Zagol Ethiopia tours!
Guni Z,Feb 26, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the one night/two day Danakil Depression tour through Zagol Ethiopia tours. I was added to a pre-existing tour run by another tour company. I can speak to the excellent customer service provided by Mr. Mulie from Zagol Ethiopia tours. He answered my many questions and I felt very well prepared for an unforgettable experience.
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