Lungo local tour Ethiopia
Summary: Ethiopia adventure tour
Duration: 5 days 4 night.
DAY 1
Together with lungo local tour Ethiopia From addis ababa Fly to mekele on Ethiopian Airlines then 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 caravans stop before they proceed to the northern highlands. En route you see many long caravans going to the salt mines and others coming out of the Danakil with their salt loaded camels. (3-4 hrs drive) Over night Camp at Hamedela. lungo.adiss@gmail.com
Day 2
Hamd Ela – Dodom
Together with lungo local tour Ethiopia We start early, shortly after a 06:30 breakfast, and drive to Askoma at the base of new Erta Ale. The 80 km distance may take about 6 hrs passing through changing landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and the occasional palm lined oasis. You pass several small hamlets scattered here and there in this desert land, before reaching Askoma village or parking area. Together with the team of lungo local tour Ethiopia You will trek from Askoma to the new Erta Ale which takes about 4 hrs. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek up to the new Erta Ale reach around 20:00. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food, sleeping materials, mattresses and water, to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. New 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. New Erta Ale is part of the world’s only permanent lava lake and you will spend an unforgettable night on the top of the mountain. The magma flow moved 3.5 kms south from old Erta Ale to the New eruption point. Overnight camp.
Day 3
Together with lungo local tour Ethiopia enjoy Sunrise at the volcano and Lake Afdera Early morning you will rise with the sun with time to walk around pits and craters. 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. You will leave around 7:00 to head back to Askoma for breakfast. You will reach latest at 10:30 am at the camp and after some time to relax you will drive to Lake Afdera 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 picturesque landscape, it is interesting to visit the salt flats where the Afar people obtain the salt by evaporating the water of the lake. On continue to Hamad Ela, a village with a total population about 500 people. Over night camping at Hamed Ela.
Day 4
Together with lungo local tour Ethiopia Morning driving tour to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the salts are mined. Observe the breaking of the salt from the ground, cutting into 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. Then drive to mekele. Over night mekele
Day 5
Together with lungo local tour Ethiopia Take a morning flight to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, meet with lungo and. Site seeing activity of Addis ababa including the national museum- the final resting place for “Lucy”, visit also th Trinity Cathedral, Entoto Panoramic view and the oldest Palace of Menelik II. Finally visit the different section of Merkato-the largest open air market in Africa. And then transfer to the airport at 6:00 PM ……..END TOUR
What’s Included
►Professional guide
►Experienced driver
►4WD transportation
►Accommodation (hotel and camping where applicable)
►Meals during the expedition
►Local Afar guide and security escort
►Entrance fees
►Drinking water
What’s Excluded
►Flights
►Visa fees
►Travel insurance
►Personal expenses
►Tips
►Alcoholic beverages
Dress Code
►Light-colored clothing
►Hiking shoes
►Sun hat
►Sunglasses
►High-SPF sunscreen
►Small backpack
►Headlamp or flashlight
Weather Danakil is one of the hottest places on Earth, with temperatures ranging from 35°C to 50°C. Tours are best between October and February.
Price Price available upon request.
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