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Danakil Depression 6 Days / 5 Nights

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Danakil Depression 6 Days / 5 Nights

This tour package shows the gradual process of the Great Rift Valley and the primitive habitats of human ancestors. It is also an open air museum of different earth activities on and underground. The geysers, hot springs, salt lakes, black pool, active lava lake, the dormant volcano, sulfuric landscapes the salt canyons, the sand dunes and not miss the local Afar people and their caravans.

Departure & Return Location

From Airport or Place of Residence in Nairobi

Handpicked Accommodation Options

What makes our safari experience stand out from our competition? It’s the way we handpick our hotels, lodges and camps.  

We go through a rigorous process of ensuring all our accommodation partners meet both your and our high expectations. Our travel team has carefully selected the following hotels and lodges four your stay in this safari.

Itinerary

Day 1: Addis Ababa - Mekele

Optional morning visit to Ethnographic and National Museums in Addis Ababa. In the afternoon, fly to Mekele on Ethiopian Airlines.   

Overnight Hotel  (L, D)

Day 2: Mekele - Ahmedela

Meet support vehicles and drive to Ahmedela via Berhaile. Make camp, and see camel caravans passing against a backdrop of dramatic sunsets.

Overnight Camping  (B, L, D)

Day 3: Lake Asale and Dalol Excursion

Visit Lake Asale and watch the salt workers as they cut bricks of salt from the lake bed. The bricks are then sold on the market and loaded on camel caravans for transport to the highlands. Proceed to Dalol and view the dramatic and colorful geological formations caused by the hot springs rich in sulfur, potash, and salt.

Overnight Camping  (B, L, D)

Day 04: Trek to Erta Alle

Drive to Dodom. Trek 15 kilometers to the Erta Alle volcano lake, 613 meters above sea level. Arrive at Erta Alle around midnight and walk to see the spectacular volcanic eruption. Set up camp and rest.

Overnight Camping  (B, L, D)

Day 05: Return to Mekele

Return trek to Dodom. Drive to Mekele.

Overnight Hotel (B, L, D)

Day 06: Mekele - Addis Ababa

Fly to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines.  Evening, enjoy a Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups.  Transfer to airport for late night departure if needed.

(B, L, D)

End of Tour

(Sani Holidays will arrange additional hotel nights in Addis Ababa upon request.)

Included in the Safari

Price Includes

  • Full Board Accommodation on safari (Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in the Camps / Lodges / Hotel
  • Transportation Exclusive use on vehicle
  • Services of an English Speaking Guide knowledgeable in flora and fauna.
  • All Government taxes and levies
  • Park entrance fee

Price Excludes

  • Drinks
  • Tips and Gratuities to Driver / Guide, porters, bar and waiters
  • Visa fees as applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional Activities
  • International airfares and flights
  • International departure taxes
  • All items of personal nature such as laundry, tobacco, phone calls e t c
  • Any items not mentioned above
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