Duration
3-Day
Accra, Ethiopia
3-Day Danakil Depression Tour and Dallol Ertale Afar
Overview
A 3-day Danakil Depression adventure exploring Lake Afdera, Erta Ale volcano, Dallol, and the salt flats. Hike to the crater to see the glowing lava lake, witness colorful mineral landscapes, visit salt miners and camel caravans, and enjoy dramatic sunrises and sunsets before returning to Semera and flying back to Addis Ababa.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Semera (Town)
Country & park
Ethiopia
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Budget camping Semera (Town) – All Meals Included - Semera (Town) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$671 USD
$660 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$671 USD
$660 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Semera (Town)
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 3)
Tour Features
Participation camping
Guests must assist with camp chores. See the first day description for more info.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle & minivan
Getting around: minivan, bus, hiking/walking & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Budget camping Semera (Town) – All Meals Included
Semera (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Fly Addis to Semera danakil Depressions
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Semer – Afdera – Volcano On this day, the driver picks you up from Semera airport, then drives to Danakil depression. We start an early drive to lake Afdera(a salt lake that is located in the heart of Danakil Depressions. You will see the natural hot springs, and swimming is also possible if you are interested. We will take you to Dodom (at the base of Erta Ale). Leave after lunch, possibly at 13:30. We pass several small hamlets scatteredinthe desert. Dodom is about 9.5km from Ertaale and takes about an hour of trekking. We will have an early dinner, around 17:00. Using the Camel’s back; we transport all the camping materials like food, a sleeping mattress and a mat to the volcano’s rim, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. Danak il Depression. All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Semera (Town) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 2
Hamedela dallol
Day 2: ErtaAle – HamadEla – Dallol. This day after an early breakfast, we will drive to HamadEla. You will see lots of camel caravans, and you will have the sunset look from the very shallow salt lake Assale. Morning tour drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt; 1,200 km2 (460 sq mi), the Afar Depression is covered by salt, and you will look at the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, local people are cutting into rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the different landscapes formed by volcanic activity; Dallol + Lake Assale + salt canon, camel caravans, follow up camel caravans, follow up camel caravans and drives to HamadEla. All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Semera (Town) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
Hamedela to semera Addis Ababa
👉Day 3: HamadEla – Semera – Addis Ababa – Departure On this day, you may have another chance to see the beauty of sunrise, and then after breakfast, we will drive to the town of Semera and fly to Addis Ababa. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Rotate Ethiopian Tours
5.0 operator rating
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Rotate Ethiopia Tours And Travel are privately owned Travel company, Tour Operator and Tour Guide at Addis Ababa Ethiopia, formed by tourism experts. Opens the door for unforgettable tour experience and Has more than 10 years Tourism, Tour Guide and Tour Operator experience. More travel awards than anyone we are the leading tour company in Ethiopia. We are experts on arranging & Organized tours Affordable price, Addis Ababa City Tours, Outdoors, Special service, private Tours, Group Tours...
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2014)
Member Of
ETOA & ETA
Tour Types
Budget camping tours that can start every day (clients assist with camp chores)
Destinations
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Semera (Town) – All Meals Included - Semera (Town) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Rotate Ethiopian Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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