Mekele/Semera to Erta Ale Volcano

Semera - Pickup from Mekele or Semera

4WD drive through desert landscapes

Dinner at base camp

Evening hike (~3 hrs) to Erta Ale’s crater

Erta Ale to Hamed Ela via Lake Asale

Erta Ale - Sunrise at the volcano

Descend to base camp, breakfast

Drive across vast salt plains

Visit Lake Asale and salt miners

Dallol Exploration & Return

Semera - Morning visit to the Dallol hydrothermal fields

See colorful acid springs, sulfur formations, and salt mountains

Drive back to Mekele or Semera

Tour ends 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)

• 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 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.