Adventure · Afar Region
Danakil Depression Expedition
The lowest, hottest place on Earth: sulfur springs, salt caravans and the bubbling lava lake of Erta Ale.
Duration
4 days
Difficulty
Challenging
Best season
Nov – Feb
Group size
4 – 10
From
From $1,190 pp
Overview
An expedition-style journey into the Afar triangle. Nights are spent under an ocean of stars on woven cots. Not comfortable — unforgettable.
Highlights
- Overnight climb of Erta Ale to stare into an active lava lake
- The neon mineral pools of Dallol
- Afar salt caravans crossing the Danakil plain
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Mekele to Hamed Ela
Descend from 2,200m to below sea level. Camp under the stars.
- 2
Day 2
Dallol & the salt flats
Explore the sulfur springs, then watch camel caravans load salt at sunset.
- 3
Day 3
Climb Erta Ale
Evening ascent to the crater rim. Sleep beside the glow of the lava lake.
- 4
Day 4
Return to Mekele
Long drive back to civilisation. Fly Addis.
Included
- 3 nights basic camp / village
- 4x4 convoy with local scouts
- Afar military escort where required
- All meals and water
Not included
- Flights to Mekele
- Sleeping bag
- Personal gear