8 Days Northern Ethiopia & Danakil Adventure

Day 1 – Arrival in Addis Ababa Arrive in Addis Ababa. Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, explore key highlights such as: ● National Museum of Ethiopia (home of Lucy) ● Holy Trinity Cathedral ● Local markets and city views Overnight in Addis Ababa. Day 2 – Fly to Semera – Danakil Depression – Erta Ale Morning flight to Semera. Drive into the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places on Earth. Continue to Erta Ale: ● Short trek to the volcano ● Witness the lava lake at night Camping overnight at Erta Ale. Day 3 – Erta Ale – Dallol – Hamedela Early morning revisit of Erta Ale crater. Drive to Dallol: ● Visit salt flats and colorful mineral formations ● Explore the salt lake Continue to Hamedela for overnight camping. Day 4 – Dallol Sulfur Pools – Mek’ele Visit the vibrant sulfur pools of Dallol at sunrise. Drive to Mek’ele. Overnight in Mek’ele (hotel). Day 5 – Hawzen – Abune Yemata – Axum Drive to Hawzen. Visit the rock-hewn church: ● Abune Yemata Guh (requires climbing) Continue to Axum. Overnight in Axum. Day 6 – Explore Axum – Fly to Addis Visit historical sites in Axum: ● Axum Obelisks ● Church of St. Mary of Zion ● Archaeological sites of the ancient kingdom Fly back to Addis Ababa. Overnight in Addis Ababa. Day 7 – Fly to Lalibela Fly to Lalibela. Visit the famous rock-hewn churches, including: ● Bet Giyorgis Overnight in Lalibela. Day 8 – Lalibela – Return to Addis Ababa Visit remaining churches in Lalibela. Fly back to Addis Ababa. End of tour. Price Includes ● All ground transportation (4WD in Danakil) ● Airport transfers ● Accommodation: ○ Hotels (Addis, Mek’ele, Axum, Lalibela) ○ Camping (Danakil: Erta Ale & Hamedela) ● Local guides and scouts (Danakil & historical sites) ● Entrance fees to all mentioned sites ● Camping equipment in Danakil ● Police/security escort in Danakil ● Afar region permits Price Excludes ● International flights ● Domestic flights ● Meals outside Danakil Depression ● Alcoholic and soft drinks ● Personal expenses (laundry, tips, souvenirs) ● Camera/video fees (if applicable) ● Travel insurance ● Any services not mentioned in the itinerary