Erta Ale - We start early via Abala to the New Erta Ale volcano, shortly after a 06:30 breakfast, and drive to Askoma at the base of new Erta Ale. The 180 km distance may take about 6 to 7 hrs passing through changing the landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and the occasional palm-lined oasis. You pass several small hamlets scattered here and there in this desert land, before reaching Askoma village or parking area. You will trek from Askoma to the new Erta Ale which takes about 30 minutes. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek up to the Erta Ale. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food, sleeping materials, mattresses, and water, to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. New Erta Ale is part of volcano mountain chain 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. New Erta Ale is part of the world’s only permanent lava lake and you will spend an unforgettable night on the top of the mountain. The magma flow moved 3.5 km south from old Erta Ale to the New eruption point.
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Camping equipment provided
- Complimentary bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning for your comfort
- All fees and taxes covered
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion
Erta Ale, often referred to as the ‘smoking mountain’ or ‘the gateway to hell’ by the Afar, is a continually active basaltic shield volcano standing at a height of 2,011 feet. It is among the very few volcanoes worldwide that remain persistently active, furthermore being part of an even smaller group that have lava lakes. As one of the only five volcanoes worldwide known to have lava lakes, Erta Ale typically has two active lava lakes - a feature that sets it apart!
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