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Arrival
Day 1
Drive to semra
Drive to semra
Drive to Logia en- route cross Nazreth, Awash National Park, Enjoy your drive through Afar region, The region named after the afar people, the semi-nomadic pastoralists that have inhabited it for millennia, is dominated by the most northerly stretch of great Rift Vally.
- Main Destination:
- Semera (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Kuriftu Afar Semera Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Drive to Afdera
Drive to Afdera
Drive about 225k to Afdera and obtain the local permit and Afar guide. Visit Lake Afdera. is one of the woredas in the Afar Region of Ethiopia. It is named after the saline Lake Afdera, located in the southern part of the Afar Depression. the small town Afdera provides the easiest access to the lake, freshwater, hot spring where you can swim, enjoy a pair of formant volcanoes, rise above the eastern and southern shores of the lakes, Overnight camping on the beach side of Lake Afdera, enjoy the hot spring on camping.
- Main Destination:
- Danakil Depression (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Ahmed Ela Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Drive to Ert Ale
Drive to Ert Ale
Visit the smoking mountain Spend 2-3 hours visiting the volcano, and take some rest.
Erta Ale is 613 meters (2,011 ft) high, with one or sometimes two active lava lakes at the summit which occasionally overflow on the south side of the volcano. We encourage clients to climb in the dark to avoid the worst of the heat, we would recommended starting the hike around 15:30 allowing filter travellers to visit the lava lake just before the dusk, and those less fit to do most of the hiking in natural light. Either way, you need solid shoes, sunblock and a hat.
- Main Destination:
- Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)
- Accommodation:
- Erta Ale Motel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Early morning drive to Mekele and fly back to Addis Ababa
Early morning drive to Mekele and fly back to Addis Ababa
Enjoy your spectacular drive dallol and around, thats onr of Ethiopians most singular and physical challnges natural attraction, across the small but ancient town of Berahile, used to be a major spot along the salt caravan rout to the highland, with an estmiated one million camels passing through annually and in the late afternoon you will catch flight to addis abeba.
- Main Destination:
- Mekele (City)
- Accommodation:
- Best Western Plus Pearl Addis
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
City Tour in Addis Abeba With farewell dinner
City Tour in Addis Abeba With farewell dinner
Begin your full day City tour with a visit of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of Ethiopia's most sacred places of worship. Admire the modern Ethiopian church art, decorated with ecclesiastical paintings in both modern and medieval styles. Visit the museum of the church's treasures and see the final resting place of Haile Selassie and his wife Menen.
Next, head to the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to one of the world's most important paleontological exhibits, including a realistic replica of the 3.5-million-year-old skull known as Lucy. Steep drive into the Entoto Hills to visit the high peak. Merkato, one of the largest open markets in Africa. Experience the bustling commercial hub of Ethiopia, see the depth of local activities.
Finally, visit the Women's Pottery Association in Addis Ababa, a cooperative producing lovely functional and decorative pieces. View their process, and browse the shop for a variety of items.
Farewell dinner after transfer to the airport and end of tour.
- Main Destination:
- Addis Ababa (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
