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5-Day Awash & Danakil Depression Safari Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Wildlife Encounters: Spot Beisa Oryx, Gazellesover 400 bird species in Awash NP.
- Dallol's Landscapes: Discover vibrant salt formations at Earth's lowest point.
- Erta Ale Volcano: See a mesmerising permanent lava lake at this active site.
Activity location
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | The guide will hold a sign with your name.
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Addis Ababa: 5-Day Awash & Danakil Depression Safari Tour
- 5d
Activity duration is 5 days 5d - English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions All fuel expenses and drivers allowancesInclusions All needed Entrance fees and licences Accommodation and all meals throughout the tourInclusions Experienced cook throughout the whole tourInclusions Local guide service for the Afar RegionInclusions park entrance fees in awash national parkInclusions park rangerInclusions accommodationInclusions all transportExclusions Tips for staffsExclusions souvenirs from the Afar peopleExclusions personal insuranceExclusions alcoholic drinks
What you can expect
Day 1: Addis Ababa to Awash National Park
Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel or the airport. We’ll reach Adama (formerly Nazret) in about one hour.
As we drive to the Awash River, watch for wildlife like Beisa Oryx and Klipspringer. We’ll visit Awash Gorge and Awash Falls before returning to the lodge.
In the evening, we’ll go on a game drive to spot Soemmerring’s Gazelle, Kudus, Warthogs, and more. Awash National Park is home to over 400 bird species, surrounded by grasslands and acacia scrub.
Day 2: Awash National Park to Alledighe Wildlife Reserve
We’ll set off early for Alledighe Wildlife Reserve (AWR), featuring vast grasslands and unique wildlife. Here, you can see Beisa Oryx, Grant Gazelle, and even Lions and Leopards.
Birdwatching is fantastic, with species like Ostrich and Kori Bustard. After our activities, we’ll return to Semera to prepare for the next day's journey.
Day 3: Semera to Hamedela
In the morning, we’ll visit Ragad (Asebo), a local salt mining area. Then we’ll continue to Dallol, known for its vibrant salt formations at 116 metres below sea level.
Day 4: Hamed Ela to Lake Assal and Erta Ale
We’ll head to Lake Assal for a stunning sunrise and explore its salt flats. Next, we’ll visit Dallol for its colourful mineral formations before trekking to Erta Ale to witness a permanent lava lake.
Day 5: Erta Ale to Lake Afdera and Semera
Explore Erta Ale’s main crater in the morning. After breakfast in Dodom, we’ll visit Lake Giulietti (Lake Afrera) before returning to Semera for your flight back to Addis Ababa, concluding this unforgettable adventure.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | The guide will hold a sign with your name.
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia