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3-Day Heart of Danakil Depressions Adventure

3-Day Heart of Danakil Depressions Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
### Danakil Depression Tour with Kitano Tour and Safaris Discover the extraordinary Danakil Depression with Kitano Tour and Safaris, one of the hottest, lowest, and most geologically fascinating places on Earth. Located in Ethiopia's Afar Region, the Danakil offers breathtaking landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, tectonic movements, and geothermal wonders. Experience the mesmerizing Erta Ale lava lake, explore the colorful Dallol hydrothermal fields, and cross vast salt flats for an unforgettable Ethiopian adventure. With Kitano Tour and Safaris, enjoy a memorable journey into one of the world's most unique and otherworldly destinations.

Route

Start Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) (Day 1)
Day 2 Erta Ale-Hamad Ela- Dallol- Afdera
Day 3 Afdera- Semera-Addis Ababa
End Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

Tour Features

Day 1:From Addis Fly semera and drive Erta -Ale Day 2:Erta Ale-Hamad Ela- Dallol- Afdera Day 3 :Afdera- Semera-Addis Ababa

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)
  • 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 Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Budget camping
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 From Addis Fly semera and drive Erta -Ale
⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arrive at Semera Airport having breakfast and drive to Lake Afdera, a stunning salt lake with natural hot springs. Enjoy a swim before heading to Dodom, the base of Erta Ale. After an early dinner, begin a 1-hour trek to the volcano's rim, where you'll witness the mesmerizing lava lake - one of the world's few permanent lava lakes. Overnight camping on the mountain.
Day 2 Erta Ale-Hamad Ela- Dallol- Afdera
⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Depart early for Hamad Ela, where you'll see traditional camel caravans and visit Lake Assale at sunset. Explore Ragad (Asebo), where Afar locals mine salt, then continue to the surreal landscapes of Dallol, featuring vibrant mineral formations and salt canyons. Drive to Lake Afdera for an overnight stay.
Day 3 Afdera- Semera-Addis Ababa
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Enjoy a sunrise view at Lake Afdera, then drive back to Semera Airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa.

Rates

From: $1,580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

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)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Sleeping bag
  • Bath towels
  • 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: Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

End: Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

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

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