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Danakil Depression

Danakil Depression Photos

The lowest point in the world

Volcanic activity which greatly contributes to the formation of the Rift Valley continues up to the present times. In Ethiopia, it finds expression in the presence of hot springs in many parts of the country, as well as volcanic cones in the Danakil Depression in the northeast. Volcanic activity which greatly contributes to the formation of the Rift Valley continues up to the present times. In Ethiopia, it finds expression in the presence of hot springs in many parts of the country, as well as volcanic cones in the Danakil Depression in the northeast. It is the site of dry salt lakes from which Ethiopians since time immemorial have obtained their amoles, or bars of salt used for both consumption and, not long ago, as a regular currency. Mined by the Afar people for at least a millennium and half, the salt is loaded on camels and taken to the highlands, where it is still in considerable demand and fetches a good price. Dallol is in the north east part of the Erta Ale range in one of the lowest and hottest areas of the desolate Danakil Depression and home to the Afar people. Colorful hot brine springs and fumarolic deposits are found in the Dallol area. This is special because it is one of the lowest points on the earth not covered by water. There are hot yellow sulfur fields among the sparkling white salt beds. Mount Erta Ale is the world’s only active land Volcano which is below sea level with colorful landscapes, incredible mineral deposits, sulphur lakes and bubbling sulphur springs. These are sites not to be missed by the adventurous travelers.



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6 Nights / 7 Days Classical Route Air

Addis Ababa- Gondar- Axum - Lalibela -Dessie

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  • Guided tour to Gondar
  • Guided tour to Axum
  • City tour to Mekele
  • World Heritage Sites tour
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8 Nights / 9Days CLASSICAL ROUTE BY AIR + SEMIEN MOUNTAINS NP

Addis Ababa- Gondar- Siemnen Mountain - Lalibela -Axum

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  • Guided tour to Gondar
  • Visit Siemen Mountain
  • Enjoy Axum Heritages
$ 1,500 (per person)
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5 Nights / 6 Days CLASSICAL ROUTE BY SURFACE

Addis Ababa- Bahirdar- Siemen Mountain - Axum- Lalibela - Dessie

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  • Guided tour to Bahirdar
  • Visit Axum
  • Enjoy Dessie Marvels
$ 1,500 (per person)
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9 Nights / 10 Days RIFT VALLEY OMO– SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Addis Ababa- Langano- Arbaminch- Jinka- Turmi - Konso- Awaasa

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  • Guided tour to Arbaminch
  • Guided tour to Jinka
  • City tour to Konso
  • World Heritage Sites tour
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Map Of Danakil