Tour to the Historic Route with Danakil Depression 22 Days
Overview
The Danakil Depression is one of the remotest, lowest and unique land formations of the world in the Great Rift Valley system. Still it is part of the earth which is unstable and pulling each other. In this adventure, you will explore Erta Ale, absolutely unique Lava Lake erupting 24 hours and Dallol, the lowest part of Danakil Depression [116 below sea level] extremely hottest and inhospitable place but enjoyable and extraordinary colorful landscape. It is famous for its fascinating fumaroles amazing rock formations, crystal and mineral deposits. The final part of your adventure takes you to Lake Asale, famous salt mining lake and visits to salt workers when cutting, shaping and loading. Besides, salt merchants along with their endless Camel Caravans will be visited. This Overland expedition is not for the faint hearted but one of the most exciting experiences that one ever searches for.
This Ethiopian tour leads you also to the rich historical sites of Ethiopia passes through scenic highlands, gorges and spectacular panoramas. The boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the aged monasteries and the scenic drive to Tiss Issat village for the fabulous Blue Nile falls, the famous royal compound of Gonder known as the Camelot of Africa, the ancient Stelae, church and tombs of the Axumite kings, the cliff top rock churches of Tigrai, those are dating back to the 4th – 15th century, the 12th and 13th century monolithic rock hewn churches of Lalibela, as well as historically significant town of Harar, which is regarded as the 4th Muslim sacred city of the world next to Jerusalem, Mecca and Medina can be visited.
Itinerary
Tour code: OLET 311
Duration: 22 Days and 21 nights
Means of Transport: All the way Surface
Day 1: Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Overnight Hotel
Day 2: Time to explore the sightseeing of Addis Ababa. Overnight Hotel
Day 3: Trip to Awash Park and afternoon visit the park. Overnight Hotel
Day 4: Depart to Harar; in the evening visit the hyenas. Overnight Hotel
Day 5: Visit Harer; and after lunch drive back to Awash. Overnight Hotel
Day 6: Head to Semera getaway to the Danakil area. Overnight Camping
Day 7: Trip to Afdera where you will visit salt mining. Overnight Camping
Day 8: To Kursewad; late afternoon walk to Erta Ale. Overnight Camping
Day 9: Walk back; meet the cars to drive to Hamed Ela. Overnight Camp
Day 10: Visit Dallol, Lake Asele and Camel caravans. Overnight Camping
Day 11: Leave Hamed Ela and journey towards Hawzen. Overnight Hotel
Day 12: Discover the well-known rock churches of Tigrai. Overnight Hotel
Day 13: Head to Axum exploring Debre Damo and Yeha. Overnight Hotel
Day 14: Pay time to discover the attractions of Axumite. Overnight Hotel
Day 15: Journey to the Semien Mountains National park. Overnight Hotel
Day 16: Head to Gonder to see ancient abundant castles. Overnight Hotel
Day 17: Morning explore Gonder then drive to Bahir Dar. Overnight Hotel
Day 18: Time to discover island monasteries of Lake Tana. Overnight Hotel
Day 19: Depart to Lalibela exploring the Awramba people. Overnight Hotel
Day 20: Stay in Lalibela visiting the rock hewn churches. Overnight Hotel
Day 21: Morning we leave Lalibela and head to Kombolcha. Overnight Hotel
Day 22: Drive back to Addis Ababa; in the evening departure, back to home.
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