4-Day Journey to the World's Active Volcano

Addia Abeba - Semera - Erta Ale volcano

Day 1Addia Abeba - Semera - Erta Ale volcano Addia Abeba - Semera - Erta Ale volcano After an early morning flight from Addis Ababa to Semera, meet your Afar guide and security escort. Travel by 4×4 through the arid Afar landscape toward Erta Ale, one of the world’s few permanently active lava lakes. Arrive at base camp in the late afternoon. After dinner, walk to the summit of Erta Ale volcano to observe glowing lava bubbling inside the crater under the night sky. Main Destination: Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Erta Ale - Hamedela

Day 2Erta Ale - Hamedela Erta Ale - Hamedela Enjoy sunrise views over the volcanic crater before descending from Erta Ale. Continue driving across lava fields and desert plains to Hamed Ela, a remote Afar settlement known for traditional salt mining. In the afternoon, visit the salt flats and observe camel caravans transporting salt slabs—an ancient trade route still in use today. Main Destination: Hamad Ela (Village) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Dallol - lake Asal - Semera

Day 3Dallol - lake Asal - Semera Dallol - lake Asal - Semera Depart very early to visit Dallol, one of the hottest places on Earth and the lowest point in Africa. Explore its surreal landscape of colorful sulfur springs, salt canyons, and mineral formations created by volcanic and geothermal activity. Continue to Lake Assale (Karum Salt Lake) before beginning the long drive back to Semera in the afternoon. Main Destination: Semera (Town) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Semera - Addis Ababa

Day 4Semera - Addis Ababa Semera - Addis Ababa Day 4: Semera – Addis Ababa After breakfast, transfer to Semera Airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa, marking the end of your Danakil Depression adventure. Main Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Ethiopia Best Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. 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 t