Explore Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Hike Erta Ale Volcano, witness Dallol’s acid springs, and camp under desert skies on this 3-day adventure.
Explore Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Hike Erta Ale Volcano, witness Dallol’s acid springs, and camp under desert skies on this 3-day adventure.
Mekele/Semera to Erta Ale Volcano
Semera - Departure from Mekele or Semera
Travel by 4WD through desert scenery
Dinner at the base camp
Evening trek (~3 hrs) to the crater of Erta Ale
Erta Ale to Hamed Ela via Lake Asale
Erta Ale - Witness the sunrise at the volcano
Return to base camp for breakfast
Journey across expansive salt plains…
Mekele/Semera to Erta Ale Volcano
Semera - Departure from Mekele or Semera
Travel by 4WD through desert scenery
Dinner at the base camp
Evening trek (~3 hrs) to the crater of Erta Ale
Erta Ale to Hamed Ela via Lake Asale
Erta Ale - Witness the sunrise at the volcano
Return to base camp for breakfast
Journey across expansive salt plains
Explore Lake Asale and observe salt miners
Dallol Exploration & Return
Semera - Morning tour of the Dallol hydrothermal fields
Discover vibrant acid springs, sulfur formations, and salt mountains
Return drive to Mekele or Semera
Tour concludes in the late afternoon

- Professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation: desert huts/tents
- 4WD transportation with experienced drivers
- Bottled water
- Local security escort
- Erta Ale & Dallol entrance fees
- Pick-up and drop-off in Mekele or Semera
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bags)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation: desert huts/tents
- 4WD transportation with experienced drivers
- Bottled water
- Local security escort
- Erta Ale & Dallol entrance fees
- Pick-up and drop-off in Mekele or Semera
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bags)
- Domestic flights to Mekele/Semera
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips for drivers and guides
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Domestic flights to Mekele/Semera
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips for drivers and guides
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
Embark on a thrilling 3-day guided journey into one of the planet’s most extreme settings, the Danakil Depression. This region in Ethiopia boasts two breathtaking natural marvels: the active Erta Ale Volcano and the vibrant acid springs of Dallol. Experience the surreal beauty of salt landscapes, witness live lava flows, and explore the lands of the…
Embark on a thrilling 3-day guided journey into one of the planet’s most extreme settings, the Danakil Depression. This region in Ethiopia boasts two breathtaking natural marvels: the active Erta Ale Volcano and the vibrant acid springs of Dallol. Experience the surreal beauty of salt landscapes, witness live lava flows, and explore the lands of the Afar tribes, all while enjoying the unique experience of camping beneath the desert skies.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.