Short Danakil Depression Tour 2 days
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
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Danakil Depression is one of the most inhospitable regions of the world but is nonetheless spectacular and full of eye-catching colors like sulphur springs. You pass through a small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stop before they proceed to the northern highlands. En route you see many long camel caravans coming to the salt mine and others going out of the Danakil with their salt loaded camels.
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Day 1 Mekele – Hamede Ela to Berhale
A lava lake, a yellow desert, camel caravan’s vicious heat … you’re going to see all this legends in your trip. Denakil Depression is one of the must see lists in Ethiopia. Start driving in the early morning to reduce the heat. You pass through a small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stops before they proceed to the north. On the road you get long camel caravans coming to the salt mine and others going out of the Danakil with their salt loaded camels. You will camp and stay the night in Hamedela. Overnight: Hamed Ela.
Day 2 Dallol
Today you will see the famous landscape formed via volcanic eruptions. Excursion to Dallol (116 meter below sea level, one of the lowest places and the hottest in the world) is found 20 Km north from Hamedela, where great warts of twisted sulphur and iron oxide paint a yellow land scape of sulphur springs. It is where Afar people hack blocks of salt out of the ground and the camel caravans load up here. After witnessing this you can proceed to your base town Mekele. Overnight: Mekele
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What's included
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Inclusions
- Arrival and departure airport/ hotel transfers (depending on the time of your arrival/departure the price may increase)
- Transportation according to the chosen level
- Petrol
- English speaking driver/ guide
- Park/ museum entrance fees
- Camping accommodation
- 3 meals per day & 1 litre of water pppd
- Camping equipment
- Cook and meals while on camping
- Scout and police service in Afar region
Exclusions
- Cold drinks
- Tribal village entry fees
- Optional excursions
- Travel & personal accident insurance
- Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls etc
- Photographing fees
- International flights and taxes
- Internal (domestic) flights (other than included in the itinerary)
- Visas
Details
Available in
English
(Other languages possible on request)
Available for
Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Mekele , Ethiopia
Pick up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Your accommodation in Mekele or Mekele airport
Ends at: Your accommodation in Mekele or Mekele airport
Nearest airport: Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX)
Eco Features:
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 11 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-10 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date
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