5 Days Danakil Depression with Lalibela Tour

Day 01 Fly Addis Ababa to Semera and drive to Ahmed Ella, exploring the wonders of Lalibela

You will meet upon arrival at Semera airport and drive to Ahmed Ella visiting beautiful landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and occasional palm lined oasis after you pass several small hamlets start visiting Ahmad Ella village total population of more than 500 people to see the life style of the local Afar people. Finally, precede to Salt Lake Asale a huge salty lake where you will swim in a natural pool while enjoying sunset reflections of the salty ground.

In the heart of Ethiopia, Lalibela offers a unique glimpse into ancient traditions and stunning landscapes.

Overnight camping at Ahmed Ella

Day 02 Visit Dallol Then Drive to Erta Ale

The morning tour involves driving to Ragad (Asebo) to witness salt mining activities, including breaking and cutting salt into pieces for camel loading. Next, the journey continues to Dallol, known for its volcanic landscapes 125 meters below sea level, featuring colorful salt formations and bubbling lakes. After lunch in Ahmad Ella, the trip proceeds to Erta Ale, a challenging shield volcano with the world’s only permanent lava lake, standing at 613 meters and known for being the longest existing lava lake since the early 20th century, where visitors spend the night observing its dramatic boiling lava.

Overnight camping at Erta Ale

Day 03 Drive Erta Ale – Lake Afdera – Semera and Fly to Addis

After Breakfast we will drive to Afdera it is used for salt extraction. It is named after the saline Lake Afdera, located in the southern part of the Afar Depression. It is a major source of salt extraction in Ethiopia, where the Lake water is pumped to saltpans for solar evaporation. After lunch we will continue the trip to Semera airport your flight to Addis Ababa.

Overnight Aya Addis Hotel Addis Ababa

Day 04 Fly Addis Ababa to Lalibela

After breakfast, you’ll fly to Lalibela, where you’ll be greeted and taken to your hotel. Following lunch, you’ll explore the first group of seven rock-hewn churches, including Bet Golgotha, Bet Mika’el, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danagl, and Bet Medhane Alem, with the latter being the largest and resembling a Greek Temple, featuring polished stone floors and symbolic graves for Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. You’ll also visit Bet Giyorgis, known for its elegance, located on a sloping rock terrace in the village.
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Overnight Maribela Hotel lalibela

Day 05 Fly Lalibela to Addis Ababa

In the morning after breakfast you will visit the remaining churches of Lalibela like Bete Gabriel, Bete Marqorios, Bete Emmanuel, and Bete Aba Libanos. Later drive to airport your flight to Addis Ababa.