6 Days Ethiopia Addis Ababa & Danakil Depression Adventure

Day 1 – Arrival in Addis Ababa Arrive in Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, explore key highlights of the city, such as the National Museum, Merkato market, or Entoto Hills. Overnight: Addis Ababa Day 2 – Fly to Semera – Drive to Erta Ale Take a morning flight to Semera, the gateway to the Danakil Depression. Meet your expedition team and begin the drive across the Afar region toward Erta Ale. Trek to the summit of Erta Ale, one of the world’s few continuously active lava lakes. Enjoy the dramatic volcanic scenery. Overnight: Camping at Erta Ale Day 3 – Erta Ale – Dallol – Lake Assale – Hamedela Early morning revisit to the lava lake at Erta Ale. Descend and drive toward Dallol. En route, stop for lunch and visit Lake Assale, known for its vast salt flats and stunning reflections, especially beautiful at sunset. Continue to Hamedela. Overnight: Hamedela Day 4 – Dallol – Drive to Mekelle Visit the extraordinary landscapes of Dallol, famous for its colorful sulfur formations, salt canyons, and geothermal activity. After exploration, drive to Mekelle. Overnight: Mekelle Day 5 – Hawzen – Abuna Yemata Guh – Axum Drive to Hawzen and hike to Abuna Yemata Guh, one of Ethiopia’s most spectacular rock-hewn churches, perched high in the cliffs. After the visit, continue to Axum, an ancient city known for its rich history. Overnight: Axum Day 6 – Axum – Fly to Addis Ababa Morning visit to Axum’s main attractions, including the famous stelae fields, ancient tombs, and historical sites. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. End of Tour Included ● All ground transportation (4WD vehicles for Danakil expedition) ● Professional local guides and Afar escorts ● Entrance fees to all mentioned sites ● Camping equipment in Danakil (mattress, basic bedding) ● Meals and water during the Danakil expedition ● Scout and security services in the Danakil region Excluded ● Domestic flights (e.g., Addis Ababa – Semera, Axum – Addis Ababa) ● International flights ● Meals outside the Danakil expedition (in Addis Ababa, Mekelle, Axum, etc.) ● Travel insurance ● Tips and personal expenses ● Alcoholic beverages ● Any services not mentioned in the inclusions