3-Day Danakil Depression– Fire Salt & Surreal Landscapes

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Flight to Semera then Drive to Erta Ale

Early in the morning, fly from Addis Ababa to Semera, where you meet your local Afar guide and continue by 4×4 vehicle across dramatic lava fields and vast salt flats toward Dodom, the base of Erta Ale Volcano. From here, begin a scenic 15 km trek as mules carry your luggage to the volcanic ridge. Arrive at the crater late at night to witness the spectacular glow of the active lava lake, an unforgettable natural phenomenon.
Overnight: Camping on the crater rim under the stars.

Main Destination:

Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Erta Ale Lava Lake & Drive to Hamed Ela

Early in the morning, explore Erta Ale’s lava lake from multiple viewpoints, witnessing the constantly shifting molten surface, rising smoke, and glowing magma. After descending the volcano, drive across the Danakil Depression to Hamed Ela, a remote Afar settlement and gateway to Dallol. En route, enjoy dramatic desert landscapes, vast salt plains, and traditional camel caravans transporting salt blocks, offering insight into Afar culture and daily life.
Overnight: Camping at Hamed Ela.

Main Destination:

Hamad Ela (Village)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Explore Dallol & Departure from Mekele

After breakfast, visit Dallol, one of the hottest places on Earth, known for its vivid mineral terraces, acidic pools, salt formations, and surreal volcanic landscapes. Continue to a nearby salt lake to witness traditional Afar salt mining, a practice preserved for generations. In the afternoon, drive to Mekelle Airport for your domestic flight back to Addis Ababa, concluding your unforgettable Danakil Depression adventure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.