Ertale and Danakil depression 7 days

Name: Ertale and Danakil depression 7 days
SKU: 2117
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Like some fantastical land conjured by a storyteller, Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression) exhibits some uncommon wonders: lava that burns blue, bright yellow hot springs, and lakes of bubbling mud. These otherworldly oddities are all manifestations of a tectonic process called continental rifting. In other words, the Earth is pulling apart at the seams here.

The Danakil Depression formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates. As the plates drifted apart at a rate of 1-2 cm per year, they leave behind a geological depression, known as the Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression).

The Danakil Depression sits at the triple junction between three tectonic plates. The Afar Depression spans Djibouti, Eritrea, and the Afar region of Ethiopia. The Northern part of this depression is the Danakil Depression, which sits more than 100m below sea level and contains some of the world’s most extraterrestrial landscapes.

Ragad (Asebo)

Destination:Ertale and Danakil depression
Duration:8 days
DATES : Mar 24 - Apr 01
- Accommodation:standard Hotels & lodges
- Transport:Flight and surface
- Tour Code:TC 0016
- Tour Code:TC 0016
PRICE :

DAY 1

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Arrival in Addis Ababa, transfer to the hotel and you’ll have time for a city tour.

DAY 2

Flight from Addis Ababa to Mekelle

Take the flight from Addis Ababa to Mekelle

DAY 3

Drive from Mekele to Hamd Ela

Drive from Mekele to Hamd Ela take picture and sightseeing salt loaded camels (3-4 hrs drive)

DAY 4

Drive from Hamd Ela – Dodom.

Drive from Hamd Ela – Dodom. Total of The 80 km distance may take about 6 hrs.

DAY 5

Drive from Dodom – Hamd Ela.

Drive from Dodom – Hamd Ela. Derive from Erta Ale around 9 am Dodom – Hamd Ela.

DAY 6

Drive to Ragad (Asebo)

Drive to Ragad (Asebo), mining salt. Dallol + Lake Assal + camel caravans. Drive back to Hamedela and proceed to Mekele.

DAY 11

Flight back to Addis

End of the trip and departure depending on flight times.

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admin – April 6, 2022

The Danakil Depression formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates. As the plates drifted apart at a rate of 1-2 cm per year, they leave behind a geological depression, known as the Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression) and a must see place.