3 Days Danakil Depression Tour: Explore the Diverging Tectonic Plates in Ethiopia's Afar Triangle

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.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Erta Ale - We 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…

What's Included
  • All entrance fees included
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Permits provided
  • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Any alcholic drinks
  • Any personal Item like internet , fax, telephone
Cancellation Policy

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

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156pedramh
Dec 15, 2024
You must choose this company and you wont regret👌 - First i met company owner it was like i know him over 20years...Mr.Bosrat is a gentleman and generous person besides i enjoyed too much on this journey with his professional team well organized everything and all were 100% satisfied with their services he always prepare the best for clients without thinking about money or extra charges even he operated best city tour for last day in addis for free 🫶🫶🙏🏽🙏🏽🌹🌹 من یک سفر ۱۲ روزه با این شرکت داشتم مدیریت این شرکت بسیار انسان خوب و سخاوتمند ونهایت تلاش جهت جلب زیاد مشتری انجام دادن حتما این شرکت انتخاب کنید
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현성
Nov 25, 2024
Wonderful - Wonderful. They provide everything in Ethiopia. Free sim card, free accomodation in addis ababa and semera. I really recommend.
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Alisondz9235wd
Nov 8, 2024
Incredible - This tour was amazing. The drivers, guides and chef were all so lovely and helpful. It was a real adventure between Danakil and the volcano! Our guides had a lot of information, informed us of every step and also made sure we were always safe. The company itself back in Addis Ababa were also great. They collected us from our hotel in Addis to take us to the office so we could safely pay in cash. They arranged an airport transfer the next day. They checked in with us every step of the way. We had also booked a trip to Harar after this one and they were also amazing with everything there. Cannot recommend this company enough. On top of that, the actual experience is out of this world. The things you will see are just incredible. Photos cannot do the experience justice. Also, the chef was able to cook us delicious food on the road in the most random of places and should be commended for this. If you're wondering who to go with for your trip to Ethiopia, I would suggest this company.
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344rafaelah
Nov 8, 2024
Absolutely amazing! - Worth every penny! Organization was impeccable, views/ tours were amazing, food was great and so was setup for camping. All people involved in it, from driver, guides, cooks to coordinator, were great, knowledgeable, helpful, funny! If you are looking for an adventure, this is for you!
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Sisowath31
Nov 8, 2024
above and beyond! - Demeke picked us up from our hotel to bring us to the office to pay for our tours (Danakil, Harar and city tour). They helped us with money change, sim card and even when one hotel sold our rooms, they helped us going around and make sure we were safe! Danakil tour was awesome, volcano is only 45mn walk and not the 5h, harar was great, the Hyenas were awesome and the city is worth the trip. Addis city tour is nice as you pass by the museum, the marketo (biggest market in Africa) and the mountain for a nice view point. I would truly recommend them for any tours in Ethiopia, they are great and for me they are the best!!!!
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282_travellerw
Oct 12, 2024
Danakil amazing tour - It was amazing experience!! めっちゃ良かったです!2024年10月に参加で、ネットにある情報とかなり変わってる所があったので、より新鮮でした! My friend Haben and Josi, Seni ! Thank you for your help and give me not only Danakil but also day trip and city tour! 今後行く旅人へ。僕は2泊とも星空の下寝ました笑 電気もコンセントも屋根もシャワーも無く、暑い中歩き回る、世界一過酷と言われてるツアー!しかし、言われてた昔よりかは楽になってます!道路が伸びたから車で行ける所が増えたんかな笑 You can’t miss it when you visit Ethiopia!!
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G_lenazc2024
Oct 7, 2024
Discover the power of nature with an excellent team - Incredible experience, it s not just a sightseeing trip, it s an opportunity to witness the raw power of nature with a very good team - very professional - don’t hesitate to travel safely with the best team TESFA , WONDE & KIDU ( they share their experience, their knowledge and very kindly ) We felt a lot of emotions during a few days ( sleeping under the stars, walking under the sun, floating in the salt lake, sharing a coffee in the morning with the sunshine,…)
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Tztoy
Sep 29, 2024
great tour! - I've done 2 tours with ETT (1 day to Debre Libanos will be reviewed separately). The 3 day tour to Dankil was guided by the great Hope (Tesfa) and of course the wonderful drivers, chef and local guides. Hope managed to work around all the different needs and level of fitness of the group participants and always managed to stay cheerful, full of stories with a huge, open heart to all. A company is judged by the way they handle mis-haps, and although I had no problems, I saw ETT manage to solve airplane tickets problems, car breakdowns, storms changing itinerary and political unrest for other travelers in our group. Their communications were always fast and reliable, and together with the ability to solve most changes in the tour, it makes them one of the best options (especially in the desert). Please note- they can help with accommodation, pick up/drop off and domestic flights. Although they have numerous offices, payment must be made in their Addis's office, so make sure, while planning your itinerary, to drop by, before tour/flight
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Mylifeblossom
Sep 5, 2024
Thanks! - This is one of my unforgettable trip! Ethiopia is a hidden gem, there are many beautiful places! And Thanks to Abraham again for arranging this amazing trip!
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Annecy007
Oct 22, 2024
As the local people say, the Danakil Depression is another planet. To walk a a warm lava bed, is quite an experience - The con: Blew up 3 tires, 2 on the very first day, you can say it is part of the adventure, but, by seeing the tires condition, those tires were worn out at the max. Was not safe to have them on the car and to top it up, it’s compromising our safety. Please do get your preventative maintenance action plan set up. Next, we got stuck in the sand, maybe part of the adventure, but, it won’t happen if the driver switched to 4x4 before going to sandy road…. At the management level, communications and organization were poor. It would have been nice after each meal, to have a small briefing of the events of the day as the group size was large. The pro: A big thanks to the cooking crew who was able to serve us good dinner in remote areas. No need to to the Moon or Mars, come here, and you will be on another planet
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