4-Day Danakil Depression Adventure Tour

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

Fly from Addis to Semera – Drive to Hamed Ela

After breakfast, take a domestic flight from Addis Ababa to Semera, the gateway to the Danakil Depression. Upon arrival, meet your local team and set out on a 5–6 hour drive toward Hamed Ela, passing through vast desert landscapes and Afar villages along the way.

Stop at Lake Afdera for lunch and a chance to swim in its warm, salt-rich waters — a refreshing break in the desert heat. In the evening, continue to Lake Asale, where the white salt flats glow at sunset. Enjoy a drink as you take in the surreal desert scenery.

As this is a semi-participation tour, guests are invited to assist with light camp duties such as helping set up tents, arranging sleeping mats, or assisting the cook with simple meal preparation. These shared activities foster teamwork and make the desert camping experience more engaging.

Main Destination:

Semera (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Dalol – Erta Ale (Volcano Trekking)

After breakfast, you will drive to Dalol, one of the lowest places on Earth at -125 meters below sea level. You will explore the breathtaking sulfur formations, visit Lake Assal, and see the famous camel caravans transporting salt.

Later in the day, you will continue driving to Erta Ale, Ethiopia’s active lava lake volcano. The journey takes about 4 hours through ever-changing landscapes of lava rock and desert sand. Upon arrival at the base camp, you will rest and have an early dinner

At sunset, you will begin a short 20-minute trek to reach the volcano’s crater. Here, you will witness the mesmerizing boiling lava, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After spending some time at the summit, you will return to the base camp to sleep under the stars.

Main Destination:

Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Erta Ale – Semera – Fly to Addis Ababa

Early in the morning, you will revisit the lava lake to see it in a different light before having breakfast. Afterward, you will drive to Afdera, where you can swim in the saltwater lake if time allows.

From Afdera, you will continue driving for about 5 hours to Semera Airport, where you will take a domestic flight back to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Triple-E Hotel and Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Addis Ababa City Tour & Departure

Today, you will explore Ethiopia’s vibrant capital, Addis Ababa. Founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II, the city sits at an elevation of 2,438 meters, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.

Your city tour includes a visit to the National Museum, home to Ethiopia’s historical treasures, including the 3.5-million-year-old remains of “Lucy”, one of the world’s oldest hominids.

Next, you will visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Ethiopia’s main church, where Emperor Haile Selassie is buried. After an insightful day, your driver will transfer you to Bole International Airport for your flight home.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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