4-Day Dankil Depression Adventure

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

Arrival in Mekelle & Travel to the Danakil Depression

Morning: Arrive in Mekelle (the capital of Tigray Region) and meet your guide.
Afternoon: Begin your journey to the Danakil Depression, passing through dramatic landscapes, salt plains, and desert terrain.
Evening: Overnight stay at a camp or simple lodge in the Danakil Depression.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Ahmed Ela Camp

• Budget bush camp located in Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore the Danakil Depressions Highlights

Morning: Visit the Afdera Salt Flats, where local salt miners extract salt using traditional methods.
Afternoon: Explore Erta Ale Volcano—one of the most active volcanoes in the world, famous for its lava lake. A true highlight of the trip.
Evening: Spend the night camping near Erta Ale, witnessing the volcano’s fiery glow.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Ahmed Ela Camp

• Budget bush camp located in Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Dallol Hot Springs & Salt Mines

Morning: Head to the Dallol Hot Springs, an otherworldly landscape with vivid yellow, orange, and green hot springs.
Afternoon: Explore the salt mines of the Danakil Depression and interact with local salt miners.
Evening: Overnight stay at a local camp or lodge.

Main Destination:

Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

Accommodation:

Ahmed Ela Camp

• Budget bush camp located in Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Mekelle & Departure

Morning: Begin the return journey to Mekelle.
Afternoon: Enjoy a brief city tour in Mekelle, where you can visit historical sites and have lunch.
Evening: Depart from Mekelle or transfer to your next destination.

Main Destination:

Mekele (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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