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Physical Requirements

The walks on this tour are not particularly difficult, but you should have experience with hiking on uneven and rugged terrain. Although it is about the coolest time of the year, temperatures near Ahmed Ela and in the desert are usually around 35-40 deg (95-105 deg F), but could soar up to 45-50 deg C (120-130 deg F) in the hottest hours near Dallol.
Sanitary conditions during most part of this expedition will be very basic and you should be in excellent overall health. We ask you to consult a medical doctor about going to the Danakil prior to joining the expedition. Equipment

• Walking boots
• Sandals
• Sun and wind protection
• A day-backpack
• Light dressing
• One set of warm cloths
• Light summer sleeping bag
• Ski poles for hiking (optional)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Torch (flashlight) with spare batteries
• Personal hygiene articles incl. wet wipes and toilet paper
• (A detailed list will be sent to you with booking)

Arrival info

The expedition starts and ends in Addis Ababa, but the international flight to Ethiopia is not included. Accommodation

Mixed standards: in the towns, we use hotels of good local standards, but you should not expect any luxury. In the villages, the best options will be basic hotels or using the mattresses / tents. In the desert and on the volcano, we sleep usually under the stars or (if it's not too hot) in tents or under a cover. Visa

Different regulations according to nationality; in most cases, a tourist visum on arrival can be obtained at the airport. Vaccinations

Although not a high-risk area, Malaria protection recommended. Health aspects:

Participants are required to consult a medical doctor about their phyiscal fitness to hot and arid environments. Preferably, you have experience with travelling in the desert and in hot countries with low hygiene standards. Money and safety aspects:

Ethiopia has become a comparably very safe country to travel in. In the Afar region, we maintain very good relationships with the Afar, following the principle of eco-tourism where we are not just outside visitors that come look and go, but involve the people and thus make a small contribution to the local economy.