Ethiopia · DANAKIL DEPRESSION & ERTA ALE
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Everything in the Danakil is scheduled around the heat, which is why the itineraries look strange until you read them properly. Below are the best Danakil and Erta Ale trips out of Mekele: which include the night climb to the lava lake, which add Dallol and the salt flats, how many nights you sleep out, and what each costs per person.
See Erta Ale’s lava lake and Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression in 3 days, with sunrise crater walks, salt mining, Dallol, and Lake Assal.
“We traveled with this agency to the Erta Ale volcano area and the Danakil Depression, contracted with them for April 20-21-22, 2025. I would like to comment on their appalling treatment, lies, financial damage (more than €1,500), and, abovRead more”
3 days from Semera into the Danakil Depression: Erta Ale lava, Dallol salt colors, Lake Assale swim, Afdera saltpans. $420.
“Excellent service, superb food and atention. The whole trip was well organized and with very good hotel, guide and picnic food (one of the best we saw). Yihun did a great job and was always ready to do what ever we need.”
12-day Ethiopia tour linking Simien hikes, Lalibela rock churches, Danakil salt and Erta Ale, then Axum and Addis Ababa sights.
“My wife and I booked a custom tour of Ethiopia through ETT Travel. Our handler Simoneh organized the entire trip for us according to the places we wanted to experience. He was a very good communicator both during the planning stage anRead more”
3 days in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression with Erta Ale lava, Dallol sulfur colors, salt mining, and starry nights, meals included.
“Chris and I have just finished a 16 day tour with Danakil Depression tours. We could not fault the way everything came together. Airport pickups were on time and even when some of our flights were delayed by up two hours the guide was sRead more”
3 days to Erta Ale, Danakil Depression and Dallol with 4WD camping meals, salt mining, and lava views in Ethiopia’s harsh Afar heat.
“This is the best experience ever in my life so far. I was so overwhelmed with the wonders of Ethiopia and danakil depression. Please take advantage of this once in your life time”
Five days linking Lalibela, Axum, Tigray and Danakil. Flights, meals and UNESCO churches included, plus Erta Ale’s lava lake.
“Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort”
Trek Simien Mountains, visit Lalibela rock churches, then chase the otherworldly Danakil Depression, including Erta Ale’s lava lake.
“Disorganised, poor value for money, rude guide, long long journeys on rocky roads but amazing sights of the Danakil Depression were breathtaking. This tour is poor value for money! I paid £1,153.63 ($1500) plus, my internal flights which weRead more”
3 days of volcano heat and salt basins in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression, with Erta Ale lava views, Dallol colors, and camel caravans.
“Ontzettend gave ervaring! Helemaal waard! Gave dingen gezien! Hou er wel rekening mee dat het een intense ervaring is en dat je 3 dagen in de buitenlucht bent en geen wc of douche of bed hebt. Je moet een beetje fit zijn en langere stukken kunnen lopen. Verder spreken niet alle drivers goed Engels dus je moet soms je vragen bewaren voor de gids die Engels spreekt. Verder is de vulkaan een beetje ingestort dus je gaat geen lava zien.”
An 8-day small-group sprint through Lalibela, Axum, Erta Ale, Danakil, and the Omo Valley with flights, guides, and fees handled.
“Loved this vacation! We got hotels and flights and it was a great deal. We got the basic hotels but clean and all were nice with good beds and close to city centers.”
5-day Ethiopia tour: Danakil Depression volcanic lows, Erta Ale nights, and Lalibela rock churches, guided by Solomon for small groups.
“The team was so knowledgeable & about tours far exceeded our expectations. Aman was responsive and took care of everything. He kept in close contact and was always willing to answer any questions we had. Our guide Solomon made the trip so enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company to anyone interesting in any tours to Ethiopia.”
Five days in Ethiopia, from Lalibela and Axum to Erta Ale and Danakil, with domestic flights, 4x4 travel, hotels, camping, and meals.
“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”
Three days in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Dallol colors, Erta Ale rim nights, and Lake Asale salt flats, with meals and permits.
“Forget your phone, forget a bed and move to prehistoric eras around craters of Erta Ale. Well organized, great guides, food and unforgettable experience. Thank you for that!”
3 days, 2 nights in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression from Semera, small group tour with Dallol, Afdera and Assale salt flats.
“Zero (0) Stars... After booking this tour and receiving confirmation from Viator, I was left stranded at the airport on my scheduled tour date. Find another option if you're looking to get to the Danakil Depression.”
2 nights in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: 3am Erta Ale, Dallol color, salt caravans, and full-board comfort in small groups.
“My experience in the Danakil Depression both in Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano was truly unforgettable, and it's all thanks to Gashaw. His an incredible coordination, leadership, and passion made the journey so special. Your knowledge and dedication are unmatched.”
9-day Ethiopia tour with Simien trekking, Lalibela rock-hewn churches, Omo Valley tribes, Lake Chamo wildlife, and Addis Ababa cultural dinner for $1,800.
“I spent 2 wonderful weeks with them, without any problem. We visited both the top and the north, churches, tribes, desert, volcano etc, everything was perfect, unforgettable experiences! The resorts are very good, clean, with good food, Read more”
