Ethiopia · THE DANAKIL
Nobody does the Danakil independently. These 15 expeditions are the organised convoys, compared on how many nights they run, whether Erta Ale is on the route as well as Dallol, and what the permits and the 4x4 seat add up to.
Spend three demanding days at Erta Ale, Dallol, Lake Assal, and Afar salt mines with transport, permits, meals, and local guides included.
“The landscapes were amazing - both Erta Ale and Danakil. The tour itself was mixed. The communication from the main guide during the tour was rather poor so the program was often not clear. More proactive communication would be goodRead more”
Explore Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression from Semera in three rugged days, with Dallol, Lake Assale, Erta Ale, Afdera, camps, meals, and 4x4 travel.
“Excellent service, superb food and atention. The whole trip was well organized and with very good hotel, guide and picnic food (one of the best we saw). Yihun did a great job and was always ready to do what ever we need.”
Explore Ethiopia in 12 days, from Simien hikes and Lalibela churches to Danakil volcanoes, Tigray rock churches, and Addis Ababa.
“My wife and I booked a custom tour of Ethiopia through ETT Travel. Our handler Simoneh organized the entire trip for us according to the places we wanted to experience. He was a very good communicator both during the planning stage anRead more”
Review of the 3-day Danakil tour to Erta Ale and Dallol, with practical advice on heat, rough roads, meals, camping, guides, and value.
“Chris and I have just finished a 16 day tour with Danakil Depression tours. We could not fault the way everything came together. Airport pickups were on time and even when some of our flights were delayed by up two hours the guide was sRead more”
Explore Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression in three demanding days, with Dallol, Erta Ale, Lake Afdera, salt caravans, camping, and expert support.
“Must choose this tourism company if you want to explore Danakil Depression in the amazing land of Ethiopia. I enjoyed the best trip ever”
Explore Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches, and the Danakil Depression in five demanding days with flights, meals, guides, and private transport.
“Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort”
Review of a six-day Ethiopia tour covering Simien Mountains, Lalibela, Erta Ale, Dallol, transport, meals, flights, and practical costs.
“Disorganised, poor value for money, rude guide, long long journeys on rocky roads but amazing sights of the Danakil Depression were breathtaking. This tour is poor value for money! I paid £1,153.63 ($1500) plus, my internal flights which weRead more”
Explore Erta Ale, Lake Giulietti, Dallol, and Afar salt mines on a rugged 3-day Danakil Depression tour from $300.
“Ontzettend gave ervaring! Helemaal waard! Gave dingen gezien! Hou er wel rekening mee dat het een intense ervaring is en dat je 3 dagen in de buitenlucht bent en geen wc of douche of bed hebt. Je moet een beetje fit zijn en langere stukken kunnen lopen. Verder spreken niet alle drivers goed Engels dus je moet soms je vragen bewaren voor de gids die Engels spreekt. Verder is de vulkaan een beetje ingestort dus je gaat geen lava zien.”
Review of an eight-day Ethiopia tour covering Lalibela, Axum, Danakil, Erta Ale, the Omo Valley, and Konso, with flights included.
“Just finished the 8 day tour and honestly had the best time ever! The Ethio Travel and Tours travel team are so amazing and really helpful with sorting you out for work / travel plans, and Muller was the best tour guide ever. Can’t recommend this tour enough, loved every second!”
See Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression, Erta Ale volcano, Lake Afdera, and Lalibela’s rock churches on a guided five-day tour from Addis Ababa.
“Our trip to the Danakil Depression was absolutely surreal! Solomon, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the whole experience unforgettable. His passion for the history and geology of the region was contagious, and he Read more”
See Lalibela, Axum, Gheralta, Erta Ale, Dallol, and Lake Assal in five demanding days with flights, transport, meals, and camping.
“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”
Explore Erta Ale, Dallol, Lake Asale, and Lake Afdera on a three-day Danakil Depression camping tour from $450.
“Highly recommend this tour, super guided, all perfect organised, great food, transport and unforgettable memories 👍🏻”
Explore Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression on a 3-day small-group tour with Dallol, Erta Ale, salt flats, Afar culture, meals, and camping.
“Zero (0) Stars... After booking this tour and receiving confirmation from Viator, I was left stranded at the airport on my scheduled tour date. Find another option if you're looking to get to the Danakil Depression.”
Review of a 3-day Danakil Depression tour from Semera, with Erta Ale, Dallol, Afdera, salt caravans, camping, meals, and practical tips.
“It was truly one of the best experiences of my life. The small group size made the trip feel intimate and personalized. The services provided were top-notch and the hospitality was exceptional. Highly recommend Ethio Backpacker Tours for anyone looking to explore Ethiopia. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!”
Five days from Addis Ababa to Lalibela and Danakil, with rock-hewn churches, Erta Ale, salt caravans, and Dallol.
“In always wanted to visit these 2 destinations and ETT have arranged these destinations perfectly the schedule was really suited for me well, the number of days to visit each destination was sorted out well, we have traveled to every destinations which ware listed on the itinerary, and took enough time to experience all the attractions.”
Pick a highland town, a rock church or a coffee morning.
