Day 1 Mekele to Dodom Via Abaala, Departure at 9am
We start early drive to Dodom (at the base of Erta Ale). Leave after at around 8:30 am possible. This is may be one of the worst roads in the world. The 80 km distance may take about 6 hrs passing through changing landscape of solidified lava,rock, sand and occasional palm lined oasis. After you pass several small hamlets scattered here and there in this desert land, Dodom is about 17km from Erta Ale and it takes about 3 hrs trekking. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek up to Ertale at 20:00 hours. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. Erta Ale ranks one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and 1km square caldera at its summit. Erta Ale contains the world’s only permanent lava lake. Overnight on the top of the mountain. Erta Ale is 613 meters, with a lava lake, one of only five in the world, at the summit. It is notable for being the longest existing lava lake, present since the early years of the twentieth century. over night at the rim of the Volacano.
Day 2
Early Morning sun rise at the northern one corresponds to the main pit crater and walk 5 minutes for the southern and central pits could either corresponds to an ancient pit, or to a simple collapse structure. The main pit-crater, 200 m deep and 350 m across, is sub circular and three storied. The smaller southern pit is 65 m wide and about 100 m deep. Descend from Erta Ale around 9 am Dodom – Leave back to Dodom after an early breakfast, if possible at 07:00. You will reach latest at 10:30 am at the camp, time to relax. After drive to the mythical Lake Giulietti (or lake Afrera), a salt water lake located more than100 meters below sea level, in one of the deepest depressions of the planet. Because of the pictureqsue landscape, it is interesting to visit the salt flats where the Afar people obtain the salt by evaporating the water of the lake.reach Eript, better village with a total population about 500 people. Drive to Erbiti and proceed to Mekele. Arrival time 4 to 5pm
Note That…
You will have 5 liters of water to drink every day so that , after you finish the water bring back the empty bottles to the car or give to the driver Please. Thank you in advance.
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.
Duration
2 days and one night from Mekelle to Mekelle
What to bring
- Torch light
- Small back pack for the track to the volcano
- Trekking shoes
- Personal Medicines
- Sun Cream
- Toilet paper
- Sun glasses
- Slippers (open shoes)
- Jacket incase at the volcano will be cold
- Wipes
- Walking stick if you have leg problem
- Swimming suite
- Towel
Price Exclusive - personal insurance, Tips on personal interest, alcohol and soft drinks .