Short Tour to Danakil Depression

TOUR CODE: OLET 700

DURATION: 6 DAYS AND 5 NIGHTS

MEANS OF TRANSPORT: AIR AND SURFACE

In Hadar, on the boulder strewn volcanic floor of the Great Rift Valley, a breathtaking archeological discovery was made in 1974: an almost complete hominid skeleton at least 3.5 million years old humankind’s oldest know ancestor. The northern portion of the route leads us to still drier country, the fascinating Erta Ale absolutely unique Lava Lake erupting 24 hours the lowest part of Danakil Depression (116 below sea level) extremely hottest and inhospitable place but enjoyable and extraordinary colorful landscape, and also famous for its fascinating fumaroles amazing rock formations, crystal and mineral deposits. A few scattered, highly saline lakes nearby complete the geological picture of ties region lakes that are the only reminders of the time when the inrushing water of the Red Sea flooded the area following the subsidence of the rift.

Day 1: Arrival at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Overnight Hotel

Day 2: Morning flight to Mekelle then proceed to Hamed Ela. Overnight Hotel

Day 3: Trip to visit Dallol, Lake Asale and camel caravan. Overnight Camping

Day 4: Depart to Kursewad then trek to Erta Ale volcano. Overnight Camping

Day 5: AM walk back to the base; then drive back to Mekelle. Overnight Hotel

Day 6: Morning fly back to Addis Ababa in the evening you will fly back to home