Danakil Depression Tour ETHN03

Danakil Depression Tour ETHN03

Overview

Dallol in the Danakil Desert is one of thelowest places on earth at 116 meter below sea level, where lakes of acid formcolorful sulfur formations in the hottest and deepest part of the Danakildepression where salt is excavated, cut salt into slabs and loaded on tocaravans of camels. Volcano Erta Ale is globally recognized as one of the mostalluring and yet physically challenging natural attractions. Its base is 30 kmsdiameter and 1 km square caldera at its summit. Watching the dramatic boilinglava erupting from the Volcano is a spectacular sight. 

Activities
Activities

 Duration: 1hr 20 min               

Semera -   Erta ale                

Duration:  

Morning fly to Semera after departure drive from Semera airport to Erta ale along the desert and sandy road. Lunch at Afdera and continues drive to Erta ale in Evening, enjoy the active volcano of Erta ale. Overnight camping, we will camp the place called Dollol and then trek to the mountain to spend night near by the Volcano. Meal: Breakfast Overnight: 4- Star Hotel /Lodge 

Duration: 

1hr.  65km Morning after early Breakfast We Will drive to Ahmed Ela to visit the Dallol Depression, one of the lowest places in the world (116 meter below sea level). Dallol Crater: Mud, salt, iron stains, halophile algae, and hot spring activity produce a colorful but dangerous landscape in the Dallol craters. Visit sun set at lake Assale.  Meal: Breakfast Overnight: 4- Star Hotel /Lodge 

Duration: 

45 minutes (24 km) Early morning drive to Dallol depression (45 minutes/24 km) to visit the area which seems like on other planet; The color of the area is beautiful. Much of the floor of the Danakil Depression is covered by salt flats. Other areas are covered by basalt flows, shield volcanoes, and cinder cones. Drive back to Afdera  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Afdera Camping 

 Duration:                

Semera -Addis Ababa domestic flight                

Duration: 1hr 20mints Drive back to Semera after lunch and some rest to samara transfer to Semera airport to fly back to Addis Ababa in the evening flight. Meal: Breakfast  

What’s Included
  • 3 Night Hotel (Camping) cost on Twin/Double room
  • Meal plan: Breakfast
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking guide
  • Ranger /Scout
  • One liter of mineral water per person per day
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not included under the what is included section.
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504 

Cancellation Policy

Date of cancellation                                                                    Penalty

More than 30 days before arrival                                              No fees

Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival               25% of the total value

Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival               50% of the total value

Less than 07 days before the date of arrival                         100% of the total value

Special Note

 Important note

Hotel bookings during the following peak periods will be treated as special cases and will be subject to availability, revised rates, and applicable booking terms:

·         Meskel Festival: September 24–30

·         Ethiopian Christmas (Genna): January 7–10

·         Epiphany (Timket) Festival: January 16–23

·         African Union (AU) Summit: Late January or early February (exact dates vary each year and will be advised once officially announced).

·         Child fare will be below 2 yrs. free of charge, & 5 to12 yrs. 00 % of adult fare

·         Single Room Supplement: 400.00 USD

·         Other language speaking guide 150.00 USD/group/day 

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Highlights
Tour Name Danakil Depression Tour ETHN03
Sales Validity Start 13 August 2026
Sales Validity End 31 December 2026
Duration 4 days
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 USD 890
2 USD 865
3 to 4
USD 855
5 to 6
USD 855
7 to 8
USD 855
9 to 10
USD 855
11 to 14
USD 855
15 to 20
USD 855