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3-Day Danakil Depression Tour

3-Day Danakil Depression Tour

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Danakil Depression (Highlight)
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Discover the extraordinary Danakil Depression with Kitano Tours and Safaris, one of the most fascinating and extreme landscapes on Earth. Formed by the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates, which continue to move apart at a rate of about 1 to 2 cm per year, the region offers a truly otherworldly experience. Renowned as one of the hottest places on the planet, the Danakil Depression is home to spectacular salt lakes, active volcanoes, lava lakes, and vividly colored acidic springs. With Kitano Tours and Safaris, explore this remarkable alien-like environment and experience Ethiopia's unique geological wonders, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable adventure.

Route

Start Danakil Depression (Highlight) (Day 1)
Day 2 Visit Dallol
Day 3 Visit Lake Afrera, drive back to Semera & fly to Addis Ababa
End Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Tour Features

Day 1:Fly to Semera & start the trip Day 2 :Visit Dallol Day 3 :Visit Lake Afrera, drive back to Semera & fly to Addis Ababa

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Danakil Depression (Highlight)
  • Duration: 3 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 Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Budget camping
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
3
No accommodation
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Day by Day

Day 1 Fly to Semera & start the trip
⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Arrive at Semera and drive to the volcano - it takes about 4 hours. You will visit Erta Ale, one of the most active volcanoes. You will camp some distance away from the volcano. The trek to the volcano takes about 30 minutes, so you need to bring trekking shoes, a torchlight and a mask.
Day 2 Visit Dallol
⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Early in the morning, you will see the volcano and the beautiful sunrise. You will have breakfast at the base camp and continue driving to Hamedella (it takes about 4 hours). You will visit Dallol, which has fantastic colours. You will also see the salt mountain and Lake Asale, a salt lake. Enjoy the swimming pool, the sunset, and the open-air camping.
Day 3 Visit Lake Afrera, drive back to Semera & fly to Addis Ababa
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
In the early morning, you will experience the sunrise and drive to Lake Afrera, one of the biggest salt lakes, where you can swim. After lunch, you will continue driving to Semera to catch your flight and return to Addis Ababa. This will be the end of the trip.

Rates

From: $440 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 Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • 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 fees

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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