Dallol depression and Ertale Volcano
Description
This tour operates best only in Jan- Mar; and Oct-Dec
Day 1 fly to Mekele and drive to ErtaAle
In the morning, transfer to the airport and take morning flight to Mekele. On arrival meet Gobo Tour driver and drive to Dodom via Abala. We will visit the Tigiray and Afar villages en route. On arrival at Dodom, continue walking to the Erta Ale Volcanic hills (613 meters above sea level) and visit the most spectacular lava lakes on earth. ErtaAle, meaning the smoking Mountain, is famous for being the longest existing lava lake.
Overnight Camping at ErtaAle (full camping gear will be provided) Meals included (L, D)
Day 2 drive to Hamed Ella
After early breakfast, descend to Dodom and further drive to Hamed Ella crossing the sandy land of the Afar people. We will spend time around Hamed Ella visiting the camel caravans and also the local Afar people.
Overnight Camping at Erta Ale (full camping gear will be provided) Meals included (B, L, D)
Day 3: Excursion to Dallol and fly to Addis Ababa
In the morning, drive to one of the lowest points on earth, Dallol (116 meters below sea level) to see the wonderful and colorful formation of sulfur and phosphorus. Dallol has exceptionally magnificent landscape including the sulfur bed and Lake Asale, which is the lowest point in Africa (less than 126m below sea level). After lunch, drive to Mekele and fly out to Addis Ababa. On arrival in Addis Ababa, transfer to your place. Meals included (B, L)
Meeting location
As per your flight arrival time or time you would like to start the tour, we will meet you at the airport with a sign of your name after you get out of the terminal building or we will pick you up from where you are in Adisss Abeba, any hotel or any other location.
End location
Customers would be left at their hotel in Adiss Abeba, the airport or any place in the city where they would like.
What is included?
- Private comfortable 4whl land cruiser equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
- Professional tour guide service
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch including a bottle of water and hot drink
What is not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tip for tour guide
- Other costs not offered in this program
This tour can be arranged to fit your time and interests best
Contact us soon and enjoy experiencing Adiss Abeba
With prior agreement, we can also take you to one of the best traditional restaurant of Adiss Abeba for dinner where you will taste Ethiopian delicious food and see the traditional music and dance live.

