2 Nights 3 Days Visiting Danakil Afar/Ethiopia
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Explore the otherworldly landscapes of the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia. Discover its geological wonders and the remains of 'Lucy', an early ancestor of modern humans.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

2 Night / 3 Days Visiting Danakil / Afar

Danakil Depression - ARRIVE TO SEMERA
Arrive to Semera and At the same day drive to Kurswad via Afdera. On the way visit lake Afdera.

Overnight : camping at kurswad. Early in the morning around 3am visit the active Volcano in Ertale and then return to the camping site for breakfast.

VISIT DALOL

Danakil Depression - In the morning after breakfast, drive to Dallol. On the way visit the salt mining market and caravans of camels. Overnight: at Hamedila.

DRIVE TO SEMERA AND FLY BACK TO ADDIS

Danakil Depression - In the morning after breakfast, visit the beautiful and colorful Dallol creator and then afterwards, drive back to Semera and catch the last flight to back to Addis Ababa. Catch the last flight at 5:00

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes included
  • Full board meals provided
  • Accommodation included
What's Not Included
  • Other Expenses which are not listed on inclusions
Additional Information

The Danakil Depression formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates. As the plates drifted apart at a rate of 1-2 cm per year, they leave behind a geological depression, known as the Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression).

The Danakil Depression sits at the triple junction between three tectonic plates.

The Afar Depression spans Djibouti, Eritrea, and the Afar region of Ethiopia. The Northern part of this depression is the Danakil Depression, which sits more than 100m below sea level and contains some of the world’s most extraterrestrial landscapes.

Beyond its fascinating geology, the Danakil holds the keys to some of biology’s most profound questions. In 1974, researchers found the remains of ‘Lucy’ in the Danakil Depression, an early ancestor of modern humans dating back 3.2 million years (now on display at the National Museum in Addis Ababa).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Waltork
Feb 18, 2024
Thank you everyone on this tour! - I spent an unforgettable 3 days in the desert. 2night-3day tour is enough to visit main spots including Dallol Volcano, Erta Ale Volcano, Salt lake, and local village. The driver and guide are so kind and I could take many picture on the way. Thank you everyone in this tour!
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Heranm2024
Feb 4, 2024
Everybody should visit Danakil! - We were so lucky enough to include this trip in our plans that's to visit Danakil. We have all wonderful things to say about this trip and our guide Tsehayu. We had the most authentic experience visited Danakil Depressions. We are so much happy during the trip where organized well.
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B4075cdesperanzam
Dec 25, 2023
The team of Ethio Backpacker tours are very amazing and friendly! - The trip was very interesting to and the team of Ethio Backpacker tours are very amazing and friendly. we met different peoples on the way. there is stopping many times, but everything is coordinated and we don't stay longer. The time we goes to the dessert was nice and we enjoyed our time.
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X9988pboliverm
Dec 23, 2023
Fantastic Trip and Tour operations! - I was very fascinated by the tour I made in my life in the desert of Afar Danakil Depression. Gashaw was excellent in operation. They welcomed me at Semera and transferred me to the Hotel and we started the trip. We stayed 2 nights in the desert and everything was fabulous.
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A8211fklucasv
Dec 21, 2023
Wonderful Tour Package! - Nice tour operation, we had a wonderful visit to Danakil. Very interesting night in the desert, looking at the stars at night. we recommend this tour.
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X3133nbhugof
Dec 5, 2023
Active volcanoes after the difficult road! perfect tour package! - We did a 3-day 2-night Danakil with Ethio Backpacker Tours. The whole experience was exceptional and I recommend Gashaw and his company. We initially reached out to Gashaw via email as we had read the good reviews on different sites. He was very quick to respond with a proposed itinerary and we then connected via WhatsApp The trip to Erta Ale and Dallol was one of the toughest road trips I ever had. there were so many detailed things to do on the way and so many people to deal with. Ethio Backpacker Tours managed the journey flawlessly, nevertheless. Here is the contact Whatsapp +251-962636363 / [email protected]
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