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4-Day Danakil Depression and Volcano is a 4 Days tour in Ethiopia via the Danakil Depression and Volcano route, starting from USD 3465. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
4 Days

Route
Danakil Depression and Volcano

From
USD 3465

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 4-Day Danakil Depression and Volcano

Flight to Semera for the most unique trip to Danakil Depression to visit the Ert’ale active volcano and to admire the colorful sulfuric acid at Dallol and the sale lake of Lake Afdera. A geological depression caused by the continental drift of three tectonic plates, the Danakil Depression is one of Earth’s most unusual environments. Renowned as the ‘hottest place on the planet’ and home to salt lakes, lava lakes, volcanoes, and colourful acidic springs - it’s a wonderful, alien environment.

Duration: 4 Days
Route: Danakil Depression and Volcano
Starts at: USD 3465

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 4-Day Danakil Depression and Volcano

Day 1:Flight to Semera and drive to Volcano
Day 2:Drive to Hamed Ella
Day 3:Visit Dallol and drive to Semera
Day 4:Flight to Addis

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Flight to Semera and drive to Volcano
Day 02	Drive to Hamed Ella
Day 03	Visit Dallol and drive to Semera
Day 04	Flight to Addis

Day 01: Flight to Semera and drive to Volcano

>> After breakfast we will go to the airport, from where we will fly to the city of Semera. We will drive through the Afar region, occasionally we will come across nomads with camels, small villages. We make a stop for lunch on a salt lake. After lunch we will continue our way to the volcano. The asphalt is replaced by a dirt road. By sunset we arrive at the camp and begin the ascent. Light trekking 40 minutes and we will reach the crater. And you will understand that all the tests were worth it. You are on the edge of a volcano, above you the starry sky, and under you the lava river splashes and seethes. At the camp, the chef has already worked on a delicious dinner We will spend the night under the starry sky.
Accommodation: camping in Ert’ale.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 02: Drive to Hamed Ella

>> At dawn, those who wish, together with a guide, will be able to climb the volcano again and see it in daylight. After enjoying the view, we go downstairs for breakfast.
After breakfast, we drive through lava fields to the small village of Hamad Ale in the hottest place on earth.
After lunch at the campsite, we will go to Lake Assal for sun set and to see the sale lake. This is the area with best sun set view area in the Danakil part. We return to the camp for dinner. We are resting and discussing the impressions of the passed day.
Accommodation: camping in Hamed Ale village.

Time: 8-10hrsMorning we visit Dallol, which at 116m below sea level is the lowest point on the African con
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 03: Visit Dallol and drive to Semera

>> Morning we visit Dallol, which at 116m below sea level is the lowest point on the African continent. Admire the stunning landscape, the ground many shades of red, yellow and orange from the hot water, acids and minerals spurting up from the ground. Where lakes of acid form colorful sulfur formation in the hottest and deepest part of Danakil depression and you will also witness the cutting of salt bricks and salt being loading on to camels for the long caravans (approximately 1500-2000 camels weekly.) Have lunch and then proceed to Semera overnight Kuriftu resort at Semera.

Time:
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Kuriftu Afar Semera Resort Mid-range hotel located in Semera (Town)

Day 04: Flight to Addis

>> Today flight back to Addis and a visit of Ethnological museum that is found in the university, have lunch and souvenir shopping, evening fare well dinner at one of the city’s best traditional restaurants to enjoy a variety of Ethiopian cuisines and watch traditional dancing transfer. Then transfer to Bole international airport for the night flight back home.