3 Days Danakil Depression tour including Erta ale, Dallol and more
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The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa.3 days
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Scout and police service
Food and drink : Lunch. x 3
Food and drink : Dinner. x 2
Bottles of water for the trip
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drink : Breakfast. x 2
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
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Erta Ale
Ethiopia, 6611We start our day by driving to Erta Ale (which means smoky mountain in Afar language). Erta Ale ranks one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and 1km square caldera at its summit. Erta Ale contains the world’s only permanent lava lake. It is 613 meters, with a lava lake, one of only five in the world, at the summit. It is notable for being the longest existing lava lake, present since the early years of the twentieth century. (may not be as active as before and activity at flank eruption slows down.)
We start early 9:00 AM, drive to Dodom (at the base of Erta Ale). This is may be one of the roughest roads in the world. The 80 km distance may take about 6 hrs passing through changing the landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and occasional palm-lined oasis. After passing several small hamlets scattered here and there in this deserted land, you will arrive at Dodom camping site, located about 17km from Erta Ale.
Dinner will be served around 17:00 o’clock. After a short break, 30 minutes trek up to Ertale. Camels will be transporting all the camping materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava8 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationAccommodation
- Overnight camping on top of the mountain, at the rim of the Volcano.
Meals
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Italian
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Special cancellation policy.- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Cancel at least 3 day before activity starts in Africa/Addis_Ababa time to receive 100% refund.
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No reviews found!Operated by Simien Tour and TravelCreated on 12 Feb 2020Created on 27 Aug 2024
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