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The Danakil, or Dallol depression, which encompasses a good portion of the eastern part of the Tigray region, is one of the earth’s hottest and most inhospitable places, with many points more than 100 meters (328 feet) below sea level and noon-time temperatures soaring above 50 degree Celsius (122 degree Fahrenheit).
It is the site of a dry salt lake from which Ethiopians since time immemorial have obtained their amoles, or bars of salt, used both for consumption and, long ago, as a primitive sort of ‘money’.
Minded by the Afar people for at least a millennium and a half, the salt is loaded on camels and taken to the highlands, where it is still in considerable demand and fetches a good price.
Volcanic activity, which greatly contributed to the formation of the Rift Valley, continues up to present times. |
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In Ethiopia you will be surprised in the presence of hot springs in many parts of the country, as well as volcanic cones in the Danakil Depression in the north-east. Hartale, also known as the living fire, is also found in this area and is the main attraction for tourists.
Itinerary of Dallol and Erta-ale
Tour code : BSET 110
Duration : 4 days and 3 nights - Departure point Mekele
Day One; in the morning drive to Hammed ella through the villages of Afar people and spectacular lowland Scenery. Overnight camping.
Day Two; Early in the morning drive to Domo and in the afternoon arrange camel and camel trek to Erta ale and on the night you will climb up Erta ale active volcano mountain after visiting the volcanic eruption spend the night in camping around Erta ale.
Day Three; in the morning back to Hammedella by the rout of kursewat village. Overnight camping.
Day four; Early in morning drive to dallol visiting the Lake Asale of Salt Caravan and Dallol the lowest place in Ethiopia different color of minerals and direct came back to Mekelle through Berehale.
Book on our fixed departure tour program and save a lot.
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December |
02-05 |
09-12 |
16-19 |
23-26 |
30-2/1/12 |
January |
06-09 |
13-16 |
20-23 |
27-30 |
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February |
03-06 |
10-13 |
17-20 |
24-27 |
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March |
02-05 |
09-12 |
16-19 |
23-26 |
30-02/4/12 |
April |
06-09 |
13-16 |
20-23 |
27-30 |
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May |
04-07 |
11-14 |
18-21 |
25-28 |
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June |
01-04 |
08-11 |
15-18 |
2225 |
29-02/7/12 |
July |
06-09 |
13-16 |
20-23 |
27-30 |
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