




Danakil Depression is one of the most inhospitable regions of the world with spectacular and full of eye-catching colors like sulphur springs. You pass through a small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stop 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. This tour is for the adventure lovers. You will be joining this tour along with fellow travelers.
Morning: Depart from Mekele in a 4x4 convoy, heading into the Danakil Depression. Enjoy stunning views of Ethiopia’s remote landscapes along the way. Afternoon: Arrive at the base of Erta Ale Volcano, one of the world’s most active lava lakes. After a short rest and dinner, prepare for an evening trek to the volcano’s summit (3-4 hours hike). Evening: Experience the molten lava lake at night – a mesmerizing, once-in-a-lifetime sight! Camp overnight near the crater under the starry desert sky. Highlights: Scenic drive, desert landscapes, Erta Ale volcano hike, lava lake experience.
Early Morning: Descend from the volcano at sunrise and drive to Hamed Ela, a remote Afar village near the famous salt flats of the Danakil Depression. Afternoon: Visit the endless salt flats and witness traditional salt mining by the Afar people, where camel caravans transport slabs of salt as they have for centuries. Evening: Enjoy a stunning sunset over the salt plains, relax at a desert camp, and experience traditional Afar hospitality. Highlights: Camel caravans, traditional salt mining, sunset over the salt flats, Afar culture.
Early Morning: Visit Dallol, one of the most colorful and geologically unique places in the world, filled with vibrant yellow, green, and orange sulfur pools and fumaroles releasing steaming gases. Mid-Morning: Explore the salt rock formations, bubbling acid springs, and the "Salt Mountain" before beginning the drive back to Mekele. Afternoon: Arrive in Mekele, marking the end of your unforgettable adventure! Highlights: Dallol sulfur springs, bubbling acid pools, salt formations, unique landscapes.
- You will be picked up from Mekele Airport or your hotel once you reached Mekele
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dallol, Ertale Volcano and Danakil Depression Tour lasts about 3 days. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $485 per person for this Mekele experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. - You will be picked up from Mekele Airport or your hotel once you reached Mekele Pickup points include Planet Hotel, Makale Airport.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not recommended for children aged 15 and under
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dallol, Ertale Volcano and Danakil Depression Tour | 3 days | — | $485 | |
3 Day Danakil Depression Ertale and Dallol Tours | 3 days | 4.9 (65) | $400 | View |
6 Days Danakil Depression and Erta Ale Volcano Tour | 6 days | 5.0 (1) | $4,800 | View |
3 Days/2 Nights Dallol Depression & Erta'ale Volcano Tour | 3 days | — | $540 | View |
3 Days Dallol & Erta Ale Volcano Expedition – Afar Triangle | 3 days | — | $641 | View |
15 Days Afar Danakil Depression | 15 days | 5.0 (1) | $4,679 | View |
Danakil Depression 3 Days Adventure | 3 days | — | $975 | View |