Volcano Trip Erte Ale Volcano, Ethiopia
13 day expedition to Erta Ale volcano and the Danakil depression Ethiopia
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Highlights
- Spend 3 days/nights at the active lava lake of Erta Ale
- Fascinating rock and salt formations at Dallol volcano
- Spectacular and varied landscapes of highlands, volcanoes and deserts
- Century-old salt mining at Lake Assale
- Professionally outfitted expedition and thorough preparation
- No "rushing" from place to place
- Interaction with local people - ecotourism principle
- Small group sizes
- Experienced professional staff
The Trip
13 day Volcano expedition to explore the Danakil depression and two fascinating volcanoes, Erta Ale and Dallol in Ethiopia.
See active lava lakes, desert and salt lakes, marvel at the amazing landscape of Ethiopia and enjoy learning about local cultures at the same time.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Addis Ababa - Awash
Day 2: Drive to Logia
Day 3: Drive into the Danakil - Afrera salt lakDay
Day 4: Drive to Dodom village (base of Erta Ale)
Day 5
: Day-time ascend to Erta Ale volcano with camels
Day 6-7: Two full days to observe Erta Ale's lava lake and the caldera
Day 8: Descend from Erta Ale - camp near Afar village
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Assale - salt caravans
Day 10: Dallol volcano
Day 11: Salt caravans - salt cutting and loading - transfer to the highlands
Day 12: Highland plateau sandstones - Debre Abraham rock-hewn church
Day 13: Return to Addis
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