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DANAKIL TOUR
This trip takes you to one of the most unhospitable places on earth,
so do not underestimate the rigours of this journey. The rewards
are great - visiting a remarkable volcanic landscape and seeing
the centuries old salt trading.
Day 1 Depart London
Day 2 Arrive Addis Ababa
Day 3 Drive to Awash o/n Genet Hotel
Day 4 Drive to Loggia(Asaita) to collect Afar guide o/n basic Hotel
Day 5 Drive to Afrera o/n Basic hotel. Visit Salt lake
Day 6 Drive to Dodom Afar Village and make camp nearby.
Day 7 Walk up to a shady area towards volcano, resting up in heat
of the day. Then walk in cool of the afternoon up to the Ataele.
About 2 hours in total. Explore the whole crater area by daylight,
have supper and visit by night for more dramatic view of the erupting
lava. Then walk down for just over one hour with head torches back
to a healthier camp site. Fumes can be a bit much if one camps by
the rim.
Day 8 Rendezvous with cars and return to Dodom village. Chance to
visit water hole for cold shower/wash. Meet local Afar community.
Day 9 Drive to Ahmedela along unmarked sandy road with local guide.
Lunch on the way at palm oasis. Camp outside the town .
Day 10 Early morning drive to Dallul Depresion. Explore amazing
rock formations, crystal and mineral deposits. Lunch in the shade
of a salt rock outcrop to relax during hottest part of the day.
Camping overnight.
Day 11 Early start to walk with camels arriving from Berahile for
salt cutting. Follow camel caravan to salt mining and observe salt
cutting, shaping and then loading of camels. Return to cars and
drive up to Berahile to camp outside the town. Evening walk to see
camel herders arriving and departing from Berahile. A welcome cold
drink at the Officers club. Camping overnight.
Day 12 Return to Mekele overnight at Ambra Castel Hotel
Day 13 Fly to Addis
Guide cost is about £2770 per person fully inclusive with
two vehicles.
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