3 Days 2 Nights Ethiopia Crater Lakes Tour

3 Days 2 Nights Ethiopia crater lakes tour itinerary

Day 1: Erta Ale Volcano

Morning drive for some 320kms on an asphalted road until we reach the vicinity of the Erta Ale volcano. We will have a small snack and then set off on foot. The trekking to the summit takes only about 1 hour. Our equipment and food will be brought to the crater rim by camels. There we spend the night with spectacular views of the dramatic spectacle of the glowing lava. Erta Ale is 613 meters high, its diameter is about 30 km and the caldera at the summit covers an area of about 1 km2. It is the only permanent lava lake in the world. Dinner and overnight at Campsite at the caldera of Erta Ale Volcano

Day 2: Lake Afrera / Hamed Ela

After breakfast and a spectacular sunrise over the lava lake, we start our descent down to the vehicles from where we will continue to Lake Afrera. Here we can not only admire the traditional way of the local salt mining but also freshen up and recover from the trekking in natural hot springs. In the afternoon, we proceed to the camp in Hamed Ela where we will spend the night. Dinner and overnight at Campsite under the stars in Hamed Ela

Day 3: Dallol / Wukro / Mekele (240 km)

After breakfast, we set off to explore the incredible landscape around Dallol and Lake Assal. Dallol lies 116 meters below the sea level and is therefore one of the deepest and hottest places on earth. The Dallol volcano is buried under salt for several kilometers but shows its presence through bizarrely arched salt domes and hundreds of hot gas seeps (fumaroles) and acid lakes in all kinds of colors. In the afternoon, we depart to arrive at the highlands near Wukro and proceed for 1.5 hrs to arrive in Mekele. Transfer to the airport for your departure

Group Size per vehicle (adults) – 2 Pax ,3 Pax ,4 Pax ,5 Pax ,6 Pax

What is Included on the Safari price:-

• 2-Night camping accommodation & meals as per the program
• All tours as per the itinerary
• Transport as per program
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees to all sites as per the itinerary
• Bottled water during the tours
• All service charges and taxes

What is Excluded on the safari price:-

•  Flights and taxes
• Entry visa to Ethiopia
• Personal expenses
• Airport transfers
• Optional activities not included above
• Gratuities
• Tips
• Personal insurance cover
• Deviation from above program