"THE ADVENTURER"
8 days
The discovery of a geothermic site unique in the world.
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Day 1
Addis Abeba-Kembolcha 
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kembolcha. We start driving to the northern part of Addis Abeba through Oromia and Ahmara region with magnificient views over different types of natural landscapes. |
Day 2
Kembolcha-Mekele 
Overnight stay: Hotel in Mekele. Early start to reach Semere to get the necessary permission for a visit to the Danakil Depression. Stop at the picturesque Hayke Lake, known for its remarkable bird life and for its historical monastery. |
Day 3
Mekele-Hamed Ela 
Overnight stay: Campsite in Hamed Ela. We drive through the desolate landscape along the huge Assale saltlake to arrive at the first campsite. On the road you may see many long camel caravanes coming from the salt mine. |
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Day 4
Hamed Ela-Dallol-Hamed Ela 
Overnight stay: Campsite in Hamed Ela. Drive to Lake Assale where you see the tribes extracting the bar salt from the salt plain. Excursion to the Dallol, one of the lowest places in the world, covered by colorful phosphate. |
Day 5
Hamed Ela-Erta Alé 
Overnight stay: Campsite in Hamed Ela. Drive to the base camp of Erta Alé passing several hamlets. Rest in Dodom, before starting the trek up to the rim of the volcano (3 hours) where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. |
Day 6
Erta Alé-Afdera 
Overnight at the top of the volcano. Early in the morning you will have time to walk around pits and craters. Walk back to Dodom for breakfast. Drive to Afdera with a stop to visit the salt extractors at the Afdera lakeside. |
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Day 7
Afdera-Semera 
Overnight stay: Hotel in Semera. Drive back to the civilization through the river bed following the camel caravans we met during our trip. |
Day 8
Semera-Addis 
Transfer to the airport. Drive back to Addis Abeba. In the afternoon you can do your last shopping or rest in the hotel. |