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Day trip to Dallol

Mek'ele, Ethiopiaby Simien Tour and Travel

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian, French

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Overview

Small group tour escorted by professional and experienced guides, cooks and drivers. The vehicles are 4WD with air-conditioning.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Scout and police service
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Local guide service
  • Alcoholic Beverage
  • Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Danakil Depression

    9 hours

    You will set off early in the morning at 04:00 AM towards Dallol- via Berhale. You pass through a small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stops before they proceed to the northern highlands. En route you see many long camel caravans coming to the salt mine and others going out of the Danakil with their salt loaded camels. The colorful landscapes formed by volcanic activity and iron-rich minerals that come straight from the core of our planet are like nothing you have seen before. Drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt. Visit the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, cutting into rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You will visit the local Afar and Tigrian people who are farming salt from the dry lake. They spend all day working in the open sun at temperatures that often reach more 50 degrees Celcius (122°F). The Danakil Depression is the hottest place on earth. Because of the hot spots under the earth change frequently, this entire area changes its appearance every couple of weeks. In addition to the beauty of the colorful Dallol sulfur fields, you also will stop by this incredible whole in the salt crust of the lake and Potash Lake.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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