Crossing the Danakil
(photo by Awaze client, Carol Armstrong)

Tours of Ethiopia's Danakil Depression

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With more than 30 active and dormant volcanoes, the Danakil Depression is a geological marvel.  This remote area in northern Ethiopia features extraordinary geological formations.  In contrast to the cool, temperate Ethiopian highlands, the Danakil is one of the lowest, driest, and the hottest place on earth.  Please note that we do not allow children under the age of 16 on our tours to the Danakil.  Highlights include:

• Erta Alle: A volcanic lake of molten lava.
• Lake Asale:  Bricks of salt are cut from the lake bed and loaded on to camel caravans. 
• Camel Caravans:  Afar people still lead camel caravans to markets around East Africa.

Camel caravan en route to the Ethiopian highlands.

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Below are fixed itineraries that include the Danakil Depression.  Select a tour name to view the itinerary.   We can customize or alter certain itineraries upon request.  (Listed in order of duration.)

For Tour Itinerary Information and Pricing:

Danakil Depression - DD03
​​​​Danakil Depression Excursion

• 3 Nights
• 2 Domestic Flights

DD03 Itinerary

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Historic Route and Danakil - DH13
​​​​Bahar Dar/Lake Tana; Gondar; Axum; Lalibela;  Simien Mountains; Tigray Churches; Danakil

• 13 Nights
• 2 Domestic Flights

DH13 Itinerary

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Ethiopian Adventure - CO25
​Bahar Dar/Lake Tana; Gondar; Axum; Lalibela; Simien Mountains; Tigray Churches; Danakil; Awash Park; Harar; Omo Valley; Bale Mountains

• 25 Nights
• 2 Domestic Flights

CO25 Itinerary

Erta Alle volcano in the Danakil.

Danakil Depression landscape.

Camel Caravan carrying salt bricks from the Danakil Depression.

Mineral deposits in the Danakil Depression.