Duration
7-Day
Accra, Ethiopia
7-Day Danakil Depression & Geraltha Clusters
Overview
This is a pure adventure trip for trekkers, mountain climbers, and nature lovers in Erta Ale, the active volcano ever since created 20m years ago! Danakil Depression is the second lowest point on earth! The stunning Geraltha clusters, a place where you will find over 120 monasteries from 4 - 18th Centuries.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression), Ahmed Ela (Village), Hawzen (Town)
Country & park
Ethiopia
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
Getting around: minivan, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
Accommodation
Jupiter International Hotel Bole - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
May 13, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
$2,087 USD
$1,678 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
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
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 2
Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)
Day 3
Ahmed Ela (Village)
Day 4-6
Hawzen (Town)
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 7)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and hotels.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per group.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
12
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: minivan, normal 4x4 vehicle & 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
Jupiter International Hotel Bole
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Budget camping Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) – All Meals Included
Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Budget camping Ahmed Ela (Village) – All Meals Included
Ahmed Ela (Village) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-6
Vision Hotel Budget hotel in Hawzen (Town) – All Meals Included
Budget hotel in Hawzen (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals 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
Arrival and Sightseeing in Addis Ababa
You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. You'll refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with the drive up to Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. You'll descend and drive to the National Museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of the ‘Lucy’ fossil. You'll visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during WWII. Then to the Ethnographic Museum, which used to be the palace of Emperor Hailesellase. To wrap up, you will drive to Merkato, the biggest open market in East Africa. You'll visit and drive back to your hotel for your overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: Jupiter International Hotel Bole Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Fly Addis to Semera then Drive to Erta Ale Volcano
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Semera. You'll be met upon arrival and drive to Erta Ale, visiting en route Lake Afdera, (the salt Lake that is located in the heart of Danakil Depressions, and in this lake you may have a chance of the natural hot springs). Upon your arrival at Dodom, you will trek for an hour to reach the top of the calderas to see the active volcano. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Drive Erta Ale to Ahmed Ela
After an early breakfast, you will walk back to Dodom where you can get your car. Then, you will be loaded and continue your driving to Ahmed Ela where late in the afternoon you will get a chance to Camel Caravans, load tones of salt bars, and travel to Mekele. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ahmed Ela (Village) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Hawzen
After an early breakfast, you will have an excursion to Dallol, the second lowest point in the world next to the Dead Sea which is 116 mts below sea level. Watching the salt caravans is one of the highlights of the Dallol Depression. You'll visit and drive to Ahmed Ela to have your lunch. Then, you will drive to Hawzen for your overnight stay. Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town) All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Hawzen (Town) Stay: Vision Hotel Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Hawzen
On this day, you will drive to the foot of Geraltha to visit the monastery of Debre Mariam Korkor, which dates back 6th century. After a few minutes walk from Mariam kor kor, you can visit the small rock church known as Abba Daniel's Prayer Room. Then, you will drive back to Hawzen visiting en route the Dugum Sellase, one of the oldest monasteries dating back to the 4th century. Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town) All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Hawzen (Town) Stay: Vision Hotel Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Hawzen
After breakfast, you will drive to the foot of the Debre Tsion Mountain. You will take the important materials for your trekking to Debre Tsion Abune Abraham Monastery which is entirely carved from the living rock. You will get a chance to see the ceremonial umbrella made out of the skin of a cow which dates back to the 6th century. Then you will drive to Mariam Mariam Berakit, one of the oldest monasteries dated back to the 4th century. Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town) All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Hawzen (Town) Stay: Vision Hotel Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Excursion to Abune Yemeata then Drive to Mekele to fly to Addis Ababa
Today is the last day in Hawzen. You will drive to Megeb and hike up to the monastery of Abune Yemata, one of the nine saints who came to Ethiopia to expand Christianity. You'll walk back and begin your journey to Mekele for your flight back to Addis. In the evening, you'll attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other 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
Porterage
Climbing gear
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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Excluded
Rescue fee
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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
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
Gamel Tours
5.0 operator rating
7 reviews
Gamel Tours is owned and managed by one of the leading female tour guide in Ethiopia. Having over 17 year’s professional experience in guiding, travel and tourism. We are specialized on organizing trips to the Historic route, Siemen Mountain, Geraltha Clusters, Danakil Depression, cultural tour to the Omo valley tribal village and Surma, Wall city of Harar, Bale Mountain and Awash National park, Excursions, Sightseeing’s of Addis Ababa and short trips.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
Member Of
African Travel & Tourism Association
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Tanzania
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 accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Jupiter International Hotel Bole - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – 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 Gamel Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Gamel Tours.
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