Day 1 Mekele – Hamede Ela Drive to Hamedela via Berhale
The Danakil Depression can be said to ‘begin’ here. It is one of the most inhospitable regions of the world, but is nonetheless spectacular, full of eye-catching colors, as in the sulphur springs. The desert has several points lying more than 100 meters (328 ft) below sea level; You pass through a small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stop before they proceed to the northern highlands. En route you see many long camel caravans coming to the salt mine and others going out of the Danakil with their salt loaded camels.(3-4 hrs drive) Camp Hamedela. After drive to reach Hamad Ela, better village with a total population about 500 people. Sun set at Dallol. Overnight camping at Hamed Ela.
Day 2
Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt. Look the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, cutting in to rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity, Dallol + Lake Assal + camel caravans. Excursion to Dallol (116 meter below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world) colorful salts mining, visit Lake Assal, follow up camel caravans and walk with the Afar people. Drive back to Hamedela and proceed to Mekele.
The price includes
- Transport latest model Toyota with Experienced driver throughout the Tour.
- Experienced English Speaking Guide throughout the tour .
- All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program.
- Accommodation and all meals throughout the tour.
- plenty bottles of water 1.2 litter for the trip.
- Surface Transport expense with four wheel drive Land-cruiser including fuel expense and drivers allowance
- Local guide service for the afar region as per the program.
- Cooking, camping equipment,
- Scout and police service in Afar Region as per the program.
- Experienced cook throughout of the tour as per the program.
- Government Taxes-VAT.
- Minimum of 2 cars per trip with local security.
For the duration of the trip we are responsible for all meals, water, entrance fees, accommodation, security and transportation.
Equipment you need to bring
- Torch light
- Sun cream
- Toilet paper
- Trekking shoes
- Slippers (open shoes )
- Wipes
- Sun glasses
- Small backpack for the trek to Dallol
Price Exclusive - personal insurance, tips if you want to give, alcohol and soft drinks.