Ethiopia's Danakil Depression;
​4 Days / 3 Nights

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Tour Summary

• Danakil Depression

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Arrival    Bole International Airport
Awaze Tours meets all guests arriving at the airport regardless of arrival time.  For morning flight arrivals you may begin your tour after checking into your hotel.  For afternoon or evening arrivals, you may begin your tour the following day.  

Tour Itinerary DD03

Camel Caravan in Danakil Depression.

Day 01   Addis Ababa - Mekele
Visit Trinity Cathedral, resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.  Tour the Ethnographic Museum, a great introduction to Ethiopian culture and history.  Make a short drive to Entoto Hills for a view of the city and visit Maryam Church. En-route, stop at Sheromeda traditional cloth market.  Visit the Mercato or the Sholla Market, two of Addis Ababa's main markets. In the late afternoon, fly to Mekele on Ethiopian Airlines.
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Overnight Hotel  (L, D)

Cutting salt bricks in Ethiopia's Danakil Depression.

Day 02   Mekele - Ahmedela
Meet support vehicles and drive to Ahmedela via Berhaile. Make camp, and see camel caravans passing against a backdrop of dramatic sunsets. 
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Overnight Camping  (B, L, D)

Day 03   Lake Asale and Dalol Excursion​
Visit Lake Asale and watch the salt workers as they cut bricks of salt from the lake bed. The bricks are then sold on the market and loaded on camel caravans for transport to the highlands. Proceed to Dalol and view the dramatic and colorful geological formations caused by the hot springs rich in sulfur, potash, and salt. 
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Overnight Camping  (B, L, D)

Day 04  Erta Alle - Lake Afdera Hot Springs - Addis Ababa
Drive to Dodom. Trek 4 kilometers to the Erta Alle volcano lake, 613 meters above sea level.  Return to vehicles and drive to Lake Afdera, famous for its hot springs.    Return to Mekele and take a shower.  Transfer to airport for early evening flight to Addis Ababa.  An Awaze Tours representative will meet you and provide assistance regarding accommodation or transportation arrangements if needed.

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End of Tour
(Awaze Tours will arrange additional hotel nights in Addis Ababa upon request.)

Inclusions​

• Entrance fees for all sites and parks mentioned in the itinerary
• All excursions listed on the itinerary
• Experienced, multilingual tour guides and guides' expenses
• Ground transportation via tour vehicle (including driver and fuel)
• All domestic flights listed on itinerary (actual flight number/schedule may change)
• All meals mentioned on itinerary
• Lodging for each night on tour
• All hotel/airport transfers during the tour

Exclusions

• Any expenses of a personal nature
• Alcoholic Drinks
• International airfare
• Tips or gratuities
• Photography or video fees if required at certain sites
• Visa costs

For Information and Pricing: DD03