ADVENTURE TOUR TO THE ERTA’ALE ACTIVE VOLCANO SITE

This is a kind of tour characterized by staying in a relatively warm to hot climatic weather condition. The landscape is very dry for its most part and you will find it interesting visiting places with exceptional beauty from the culture and unique landscape. The Dallol depression one of the lowest spot on the planet with colorful sand and potash deposit, the Erta’ ale live volcano is the highlights of the tour among other amazing spectacles of camel caravan, home architecture and kinds of livelihood like salt mining. In addition, this tour will take you to the famous walled city of Harar to the East of the country.

Day 1: Arrival Addis Ababa.  Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transfer to your hotel.  Overnight hotel.
Day 2: Early in the morning drive to Desse via Debre Berehan town. On the way you pass the Mezezo Escarpment, with a good chance to see the endemic Gelada Baboons (Bleeding heart Baboon).  Overnight in Hotel. At Desse
Day 3: After breakfast drive to Mekele on the way you will stop for a rest in Hayk where you can enjoy the views of this stunning lake, visit the local monastery (open for men only) and enjoy the birdlife.  Overnight Hotel Mekelle

Day 4: Mekelle - Hamed Ela
In the morning, drive to Hamed Ela via Agula and Berhaile, on the way admiring the camel caravan. At Hamed Ela, we will collect an escort, local guide and policeman, which is mandatory and necessary for our trip. Overnight Camping at Hamed Ela
Day 5: Hamed Ela – lake asale - Denakil Depression
After early breakfast drive to the Lake Asale , salty Lake and visit the salt miners and the salt merchants, then head out to Dallol/Denakil Depression, which straddles the Eritrean border to the east of the Tigraian Highlands and is officially listed as the hottest and active place on the earth surface with an average temperature of 40 - 45 degrees Celsius. Most of this vast and unpopulated region lies below sea level at 116 Meters. In the late afternoon drive back to Hamedela for overnight stay. Overnight Camping at Hamed Ela.

Day 6: Hamed Ela – Dodome - Erta Ale
In the morning, we drive to Dodome. Here we will arrange camels to transport your luggage and water, and then you will start hiking to the Erta Ale Volcanic hills (613 meters above sea level) which is 15km one way, and walk to see the volcanic eruption. The eruption is so colorful and spectacular. At night, we will camp nearby the eruption, on the crater rim above the active lava lake. Overnight Camping at Erta Ale

Day 7: Erta Ale – Dodome – afdera
In the morning trek back to Dodome village, then continue driving to Lake Afdera , a highly saline body of water and lies at an altitude of 103 meters below sea level and listed as the lowest lying in the world. Here you will visit the salt extraction of the Afar people from the lake. Overnight Camping at Afdera.  

Day 8: AFDERA - Semera   
In the morning after breakfast drive to Semera an overgrown Afar’s people settlement, and also served as the administrative capital of the Afar Regional State. Overnight Camping/Hotel at Semera.

Day 9: Semera - Awash
After a relaxed breakfast, driving to Awash National Park. Passing spectacular low land scenery and bustling little towns. Overnight in Awash National Park (lodge or camping).

Day 10: Full day game driving at Awash National Park
Early in the morning, depart from the lodge to drive deeper into the park.  You will depart to the far north of the park, to the Filwoha (Hot Springs).  This is the most likely spot to see lions, although it is rare.  Returning south, visit the stunning Mt. Fantale, a dormant volcano rising from the plains.   Overnight in Awash National Park (lodge or camping).

Day 11: Awash National Park– Harar
In the morning, leave Awash National park and drive to Harar, One of 4th holy Muslim city after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem, with its 99 mosques. The medieval walled city of Harar stands amid green mountains on the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley. In the evening, you will visit the hyena man, while he is feeding the hungry hyenas and you will have a chance to stretch out your hands to feed the hyena. Overnight Hotel at Harar                   

Day 12: Full day tour of Harar
Full day visit of the old walled town of Harar , including the Harar National Museum , Arture Remboud House as well as both the colorful Muslim and Christian markets known for their basketry and the traditional Harere houses situated within the famous walled city.  Overnight Hotel at Harar.

Day 13: Harar – Addis Ababa  
In the morning after breakfast, you will drive back to Addis Ababa admiring different type of landscapes. In the evening a farewell dinner party in one of the Traditional Ethiopian Restaurants with traditional music and dances from different ethnic groups to be hosted by our company, then transfer to Bole International Airport to fly back home.

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