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2 Nights 3 Days Visiting Danakil Depression

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Max 10

Guides

English

Overview

The Danakil Depression formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates. As the plates drifted apart at a rate of 1-2 cm per year, they leave behind a geological depression, known as the Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression).

The Danakil Depression sits at the triple junction between three tectonic plates.

The Afar Depression spans Djibouti, Eritrea, and the Afar region of Ethiopia. The Northern part of this depression is the Danakil Depression, which sits more than 100m below sea level and contains some of the world’s most extraterrestrial landscapes.

Beyond its fascinating geology, the Danakil holds the keys to some of biology’s most profound questions. In 1974, researchers found the remains of ‘Lucy’ in the Danakil Depression, an early ancestor of modern humans dating back 3.2 million years (now on display at the National Museum in Addis Ababa).

Day by day itinerary

  1. 12 Night / 3 Days Visiting Danakil Depression⌄

    ARRIVE TO SEMERA Arrive to Semera and At the same day drive to Kurswad via Afdera. On the way visit lake Afdera. Overnight : camping at kurswad. Early in the morning around 3am visit the active Volcano in Ertale and then return to the camping site for breakfast.

    Overnight: Camping at kurswad

  2. 2VISIT DALOL⌄

    In the morning after breakfast, drive to Dallol. On the way visit the salt mining market and caravans of camels. Overnight: at Hamedila.

    Overnight: Overnight: at Hamedila.

  3. 3DRIVE TO SEMERA AND FLY BACK TO ADDIS⌄

    In the morning after breakfast, visit the beautiful and colorful Dallol creator and then afterwards, drive back to Semera and catch the last flight to back to Addis Ababa. Catch the last flight at 5:00

    Overnight: Overnight: Addis Ababa

What's included

  • ✓All Fees and Taxes
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Full board Meals
  • ✓Accommodation

Not included

  • ✕Other Expenses which are not listed on inclusions

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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