Dallol Depression Expedition With Tigray… (trip)
Dallol Depression Expedition With Tigray Rock Hewn Churches
- Addis Ababa Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Active & Adventure
| Contact provider for price | 11 Days | September, November, December |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours & Travel | 12 people max | |
On this expedition, you will have a lava trek to visit one of few most permanent lava lakes on the planet, Erta Ale. You will also have the chance to witness an ancient tradition of extracting salt from the salt fields and transporting the salt bars with endless lines of camel caravan for days from the depression to the highland towns. This adventure tour is truly a trip of a life time!
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Locations visited/nearby
Ethiopia, Africa
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3 testimonials about the provider, Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours & Travel:
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Reviewer: David Ishiyama
located in
South Halliburton,
CA
U.S.A
I had a great time and I really enjoyed the tour. I feel that I got a complete experience in Ethiopia.
Grand Holidays Ethiopia's staff was great. They were very helpful and made the experience very enjoyable. -
Reviewer: Lukas Scherak
located in
Vienna ,
Austria
Austria
Ethiopia is a beautiful country having both historical treasures and beautifully preserved natural reserves. Most of the ethnic groups are friendly. Excellent service, perfectly trained and friendly staff, very good driver and guide.
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Reviewer: Abbey Reynolds
located in
San Diego,
CA
U.S.A
Fantastic! Everything was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels. the tour guides were amazing & professionals. The sites were world class and they were as impressive as any I have seen.
Itinerary
Day 01: Addis Ababa-ArrivalArrive in Addis Ababa (ADD),Ethiopia. Welcome to Ethiopia! Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will be welcomed and assisted by your tour guide and driver for the transfer to Jupiter Hotel (4*). There will be a short drive to your hotel.
O/N: Jupiter Hotel-Addis Ababa. (Meals: -)
Day 02: Addis Ababa-Awash National Park
After breakfast, start driving south of Addis Ababa to AwashNational Park through the Great Rift Valley.
In the afternoon, game drive around Awash Park and drive to Blien.
O/N: Buffet de la Gare Awash
Day 03: Awash-Semera
In the morning, drive to Semera town which is the center of the Afar regional state. While driving from Awash to Afar you will visit different Afar villages.
We will pick up our permission and local guide at Semera.
O/N: Ertale Hotel - Semera.
Day 04: Semera-Lake Afdera( 103 meters below sea level)
Today we will drive North East to Afrdera and the landscape keep on changing dramatically as we continue driving North Easta and so does the climat.
We will set our camp around Lake Afrera and will explore the salt extraction area and enjoy the stunning view of the desert with the sun set.
O/N: Camping at Lake Afdera
Day 05: Afdera - Dodom (Kurseywad)-Ertale
After enjoying the lovely sunrise on Lake Afrera while having breakfast, we will drive to Kursuawd then to Ertale.
Once we get at the base of the creator, we will take rest and pack for the trek to the Lava Lake on the Lava Fields. At nigh, nothing prepares you for the amazing view that awaits down the creator where the fire comes out gushing the surface. It is simply spectacular!
O/N: Camping at Ertale.
Day 06: Ertale-Dodom - HamedEla
Early morning, we will trek back down to the Kursuad camp site, before it starts to be too hot. Up on arrival at the camp, we will have breakfast and get ready for the drive downhill and on the sand and salt fields
In the evening, we will walk for a few minute following the camel caravan carrying salt bars from the depression to the highland.
O/N: camping at HamedEla.
Day 07: HamedEla - Dallol-HamedEla
Full day exploration of the Dallol area, including the salt extraction area and the sulfer field, and other mineral fields.
After visiting the springs, drive back to campsite at HamedEla.
O/N: Camping atHamedEla.
Day 08: HamedEla– Berahile – Hawzien
Today we will leave the Danakil depression, drive 48 km south west to reach Berahile.While driving from Berhale to Hauzien, you will see the landscape changing gradually from a desert and salt field to rocky mountain chains.
On this route, you will have the chance to visit some of the rock-hewn churches of Tigray.
O/N: Gheralta Lodge-Hawzien.
Day 09: Hawzien- Mekele
In the morning, walk around the lodge enjoy the stunning view with the morning sun and spot different species of beautiful birds. You can also visit a Tigre Village near the lodge.
Later on we will also visit some more of the rock hewn churches from the Teka Tesfai cluster in this area.
O/N: Axum Hotel-Mekele.
Day 10: Mekele-Kombolcha
In the morning, we start driving from Mekele to Kombolcha. On the way you will still see some camel caravans and we will also stop at different places for short visit.
O/N: Sunny side hotel in Kombolcha
Day 11: Kembolcha - Addis Ababa - Departure
In the morning, drive to Addis Ababa, from Kombolcha, through Kemise, Ataye, Shewarobit and Debresina. At Kemise we will have the chance to see multi-tribal local market.
In the evening, there will be Grand Holidays’ complimentary farewell dinner party. There will not be a better way of ending a trip. At the end of the farewell dinner, transfer to Addis Ababa airport for the flight back. End of tour.
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