4 Nights 5 Days Lalibela & Danakil Depression Tour

Day 1: Addis Ababa → Semera → Hamed Ela ● Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Semera. ● Meet your guide and drive into the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest and lowest places on Earth. ● Continue to Hamed Ela through stunning desert landscapes. ● Evening visit to Lake Asale, where you can see the salt flats, camel caravans, and sunset over the salt lake. ● Overnight camping in Hamed Ela. Day 2: Hamed Ela → Dallol → Erta Ale ● Early morning visit to Dallol, famous for its colorful sulfur springs, acidic hot springs, and otherworldly landscapes. ● Return to Hamed Ela for lunch. ● Afternoon drive to the base of Erta Ale Volcano. ● Evening hike (~30 min) to the rim of the crater. Witness the glowing lava lake after dark. ● Overnight camping near the volcano. Day 3: Erta Ale → Afdera → Semera → Addis Ababa ● Early morning hike to see the volcano at sunrise. ● Descend and drive towards Afdera town. ● Stop for lunch and swimming in Lake Afdera. ● Continue to Semera and catch the late afternoon flight to Addis Ababa. ● Overnight in Addis Ababa hotel. Day 4: Addis Ababa → Lalibela ● Morning flight to Lalibela. ● Visit the first cluster of Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches (Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Bete Golgotha & Mikael, etc.). ● Overnight in Lalibela hotel Day 5: Lalibela → Addis Ababa ● Morning visit to Bete Giyorgis (St. George’s Church) and the second cluster of rock-hewn churches (Bete Amanuel, Bete Abba Libanos, Bete Gabriel-Rufael, etc.). ● Afternoon flight back to Addis Ababa. ● End of tour. Tour Includes ● All ground transport with 4x4 vehicles in Danakil. ● 2 nights camping in Danakil (Hamed Ela & Erta Ale). ● 1 night hotel/lodge in Lalibela. ● All meals during the Danakil expedition. ● Breakfasts at hotels in Addis Ababa & Lalibela. ● Bottled water throughout the trip. ● Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, basic facilities). ● Professional English-speaking guide. ● Local guides in Lalibela and Danakil. ● Scouts and militia in Danakil region. ● All entrance fees and permits. Tour Excludes ● Domestic and International flights. ● Domestic flights: ○ Addis Ababa → Semera ○ Semera → Addis Ababa ○ Addis Ababa → Lalibela ○ Lalibela → Addis Ababa ● Lunch & dinners in Addis Ababa and Lalibela. ● Accomodation in Addis Ababa ● Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks. ● Sleeping bags (clients must bring their own). ● Camera/video fees in Lalibela. ● Travel/medical insurance (highly recommended). ● Tips for guides, drivers, and local staff. ● Any services not mentioned under “Includes.” This program combines the adventure of the Danakil Depression with the spirituality of Lalibela, making it one of Ethiopia’s most memorable short itineraries.