AFAR DESERT

DANAKIL DESERT

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DISCOVER THE RAW NATURE OF THE AFAR DESERT AND OTHER ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL PARKS with a professional of the Ethiopian Park Service

Day 1 Mek'ele - Hamed Ale ?180km

  1. Berahile, visit the salt market and pay the entrance fee into the Danakil Desert;

  2. Hamed Ale base camp.

Day 2 Hamed Ale - Erta Ale ? 80km;

  1. Sulfur geysers at Dallol;

  2. Sulfur pool;

  3. Salt winning site of the Afar People in Lake Assale;

  4. hike up the Erta Ale after 4 o clock to benefit from the lower temperature;

  5. Make camp at the top of Erta Ale;

  6. Admire the glow of the Erta Ale Ale at night.

Day 3 Erta Ale - Mek'ele ?260km

  1. Walk down from Erta Ale;

  2. Depart from the Danakil Depression to return to Mekele.

Costs $595

. Included: meals, transportation, fees, non-alcoholic beverages, tee/coffee at meals. Minimum number of  passengers is 2.

Ask for a group discount.

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