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2-Day Visiting Danakil Depression

2-Day Visiting Danakil Depression

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 2 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Danakil Depression (Highlight)
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Join Kitano Tours and Safaris and a group of like-minded explorers as you journey by convoy into the Danakil Depression, one of the most geologically fascinating destinations on the planet and renowned as one of the hottest places on Earth. Discover the spectacular kaleidoscopic landscapes of Dallol, explore its colorful salt formations and volcanic features, float in the hyper-saline waters of Lake Afrera, and encounter traditional camel caravans and the Afar people in this remote and extraordinary corner of Ethiopia. Experience an unforgettable adventure with Kitano Tours and Safaris, combining dramatic landscapes, unique cultures, and the raw beauty of the Danakil Depression.

Route

Start Danakil Depression (Highlight) (Day 1)
Day 2 Visit Dalol and Drive Back to SemeraDriver Semera
End Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Tour Features

Day 1 :to Danakil and Visit Danakil Depression Day 2 :Visit Dalol and Drive Back to SemeraDriver Semera

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Danakil Depression (Highlight)
  • Duration: 2 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Budget camping
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 to Danakil and Visit Danakil Depression
⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
At Semera, you'll meet the rest of your tour group and pile into the Toyota Land cruisers that will take you into the Danakil in convoy. As you drive further towards the Afar region, the roads get rougher until you reach the Danakil Depression. Here, the roads are a maze of solidified lava, rock and sand with an occasional palm lined oasis. Drive towards the small hamlet of Hamed Ela via Berhale. The Danakil Depression is said to 'begin' here. En route, you'll likely see long camel caravans going in and out of the Danakil as they are loaded with salt, the main export of this region.
Day 2 Visit Dalol and Drive Back to SemeraDriver Semera
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast at Hamed Ela, you'll drive to Ragad (Asebo) and watch the local Afar people mining the salt from the ground and loading on to the camel caravans. Drive to Dallol, one of the most stunning geological phenomena on the planet. The kaleidoscopic landscape of greens, reds, and yellows formed by acidic springs and salt mounds create an alien landscape. Visit Lake Asale, one of the two hyper-saline lakes of the Danakil Depression and one of the most visually striking lakes anywhere in the world. The sun set over Lake Asale is extraordinary. Begin the drive back to Semra to line up with a return flight to Addis Ababa or continue your onwards journey with us.

Rates

From: $580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Bath towels

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fee

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Danakil Depression (Highlight)

End: Danakil Depression (Highlight)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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