Explore the hottest place on Earth with a 3-day private tour in Denakil Depression. Discover Dallol’s unique geology and Erta Ale’s challenging allure.
Explore the hottest place on Earth with a 3-day private tour in Denakil Depression. Discover Dallol’s unique geology and Erta Ale’s challenging allure.
Flight from Addis Ababa to Semera
Semera - This morning, you’ll catch the first flight to Semera. From there, you’ll drive to Hamdela, a very small village, which will take up to 7 hours. You’ll stop for lunch in Afdera, a small town, and dine at a local restaurant. After lunch, you’ll continue driving to Hamdela. In this village, you’ll spend…
Flight from Addis Ababa to Semera
Semera - This morning, you’ll catch the first flight to Semera. From there, you’ll drive to Hamdela, a very small village, which will take up to 7 hours. You’ll stop for lunch in Afdera, a small town, and dine at a local restaurant. After lunch, you’ll continue driving to Hamdela. In this village, you’ll spend the night, with your chef preparing dinner, and you’ll sleep outside under the stars.
Drive from Hamedela to Dollol and Erta Ale
Dallol - Early in the morning, your chef will prepare breakfast before you start driving to Dallol. On this day, you’ll have the opportunity to photograph many beautiful sights, starting with the sunrise. Dallol is a cinder cone volcano in the Denakil Depression, known for its unique geology. You’ll visit Dallol, one of the lowest places in the world at 125 meters below sea level, and photograph colorful salt mining and Lake Asela. After visiting Dallol, you’ll drive back to Hamdela for lunch. If you wish to take a shower, you’ll need to ask, as water is sold by the locals. In the afternoon, you’ll drive to Erta Ale, which means “smoky mountain” in the Afar language. Erta Ale is one of Ethiopia’s most captivating and physically demanding natural attractions. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1 km square caldera at its summit.
Morning Visit Erta Ale fly back to Addis Ababa
Erta Ale - In the morning, you’ll visit Erta Ale again before driving back to Afdera. Here, you can observe modern salt extraction and enjoy nearby hot springs where you can take a bath or float on the lake, similar to the Dead Sea.
- Private transportation
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Surcharges on fuel
- Airport and departure taxes
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Surcharges on fuel
- Airport and departure taxes
- Parking fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Tips for service provider
- Alcohol drinks
- Tips for service provider
Because it is the hottest place on Earth (125m below sea level), Dallol is a cinder cone volcano in the Denakil Depression, although its unique geology means it lacks any of the archetypal volcanoes’ looks. Erta Ale ranks as one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base…
Because it is the hottest place on Earth (125m below sea level), Dallol is a cinder cone volcano in the Denakil Depression, although its unique geology means it lacks any of the archetypal volcanoes’ looks. Erta Ale ranks as 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.
- Important Note: We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
