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2 Days Tour to Danakil Depression
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Duration - 2 days
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa. A geological depression caused by the continental drift of three tectonic plates.
Highlights
- Mekele – Hamede Ela Drive to Hamedela via Berhale
- Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo)
Description
2 Days Tour to Danakil Depression
The Danakil Depression can be said to ‘begin’ here. It is one of the most inhospitable regions of the world, but is nonetheless spectacular, full of eye-catching colors, as in the sulfur springs. The place where the localities are mining salt. Look at the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, cutting it into rectangular pieces, and loading it on camels. New Erta Ale is part of the volcano mountain chain and ranks as one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1km square caldera at its summit.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Accommodation
- Full board Meals
- Local guide, Scout, Sleeping bag, Tent
- Exclusions:
- Flight ticket
- Alcohol Drinks
- Other Expenses which are not listed on inclusions
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Danakil Depression
- Danakil Desert
Day 01 : Mekele – Hamede Ela Drive to Hamedela via Berhale
The Danakil Depression can be said to ‘begin’ here. It is one of the most inhospitable regions of the world, but is nonetheless spectacular, full of eye-catching colors, as in the sulfur springs. The desert has several points lying more than 100 meters (328 ft) below sea level; You pass through the small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stops before they proceed to the northern highlands. En route you see many long camel caravans coming to the salt mine and others going out of the Danakil with their salt-loaded camels.(3-4 hrs drive) Camp Hamedela. After driving to reach Hamad Ela, a better village with a total population of about 500 people. Sun set at Dallol.
Overnight camping at Hamed Ela.
Day 02: Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo)
The place where the localities are mining salt. Look at the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, cutting it into rectangular pieces, and loading it on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the different landscapes formed by volcanic activity, Dallol + Lake Assal + camel caravans. Excursion to Dallol (116 meters below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world) colorful salt mining, visit Lake Assal, follow up camel caravans, and walk with the Afar people.
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