Private Tour

Danakil Depression 3 Days Adventure

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

3 days

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Experience one of the most geologically active and visually surreal places on Earth—the Danakil Depression, located in northeastern Ethiopia. This 3-day, 2-night tour takes you deep into the Afar region, where you’ll witness Erta Ale Volcano’s glowing lava lake, explore the technicolor Dallol sulfur fields, and relax in the hypersaline waters of Lake Afdera.

This all-inclusive adventure is perfect for thrill-seekers, photographers, and nature lovers who want to explore one of the hottest, driest, and lowest places on the planet. Your journey starts with a flight from Addis Ababa to Semera and is fully supported with 4x4 vehicles, local guides, security escorts, and full-board camping.

Additional Info

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Addis Ababa – Semera – Lake Afdera – Hamed Ela

Accommodations

Overnight camping at Hamed Ela (basic accommodation under the stars)

Addis Ababa

Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Semera Meet your local staff and begin the desert journey in 4x4 vehicles Scenic drive through Afar villages and salt plains Stop for a lunch by Lake Afdera, known for its healing saltwater Continue to Hamed Ela, gateway to the Dallol region Evening visit to Lake Asale for sunset photography

Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Dallol Excursion – Erta Ale Volcano Trek

Accommodations

Overnight camping near the crater (sleeping bags & mats provided)

Erta Ale

Early morning drive to Dallol, one of the most colorful geothermal fields on Earth Visit salt canyons, acid pools, and the camel salt caravans Return to camp for lunch and rest Drive to Erta Ale base camp (~3–4 hours) After dinner, begin the evening trek to Erta Ale Volcano Observe the active lava lake at the crater rim

Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Erta Ale – Lake Afdera – Semera – Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa

Optional pre-dawn crater visit for sunrise Descend to base camp for breakfast Drive back via Lake Afdera; time for a quick swim or rest stop Return to Semera Airport in time for your afternoon flight Evening arrival in Addis Ababa, concluding the adventure

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Full camping gear (mattresses, sleeping bags, tents)

Professional English-speaking guides and local Afar scouts

All ground transportation in air-conditioned 4x4 vehicles

Entrance fees, security escorts, and permits

All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and bottled water

Travel insurance

Tips and personal expenses

Alcoholic beverages

Round-trip domestic flights (Addis – Semera – Addis)

Pickup points

Sowirad Hotel

Ring Road Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Foyat Hotel

Bole Brass Near British School Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Abat Coffee And Guest House

2221 Cameroon Street Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Airport Road Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Orange River

Bole Homes Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

Cameroon Street BL 03 721 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Bole Skygate Hotel

Bole Sub City Woreda 13 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

AM Guest House

Bole International Airport Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Yabem Guest House

Africa Avenue Addis Ababa Ethiopia

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