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3-Day Danakil Depression Tour and Dallol Ertale Afar

Accra, Ethiopia

3-Day Danakil Depression Tour and Dallol Ertale Afar

5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews Offered by Rotate Ethiopian Tours 3-Day

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.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

3-Day

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

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Currency

USD

3-Day Danakil Depression Tour and Dallol Ertale Afar
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

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

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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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Route

Tour route map
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.

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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

Budget camping Semera (Town) – All Meals Included

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

(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
Hamedela to semera Addis Ababa

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
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Rotate Ethiopian Tours

5.0 operator rating 3 reviews

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

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Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

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

Booking terms

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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