Expedition to Danakil Depression 6 days/ 5 nights

Upon your arrival in Addis Ababa, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight: Jupiter Hotel.

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for an early flight to Semera. From Semera, we will drive 80 km to Dodom, the base of Erta Ale volcano. The journey takes approximately 6 hours, traveling along one of the most challenging roads in the world. As we pass through landscapes of solidified lava, rocks, sand, and the occasional palm-lined oasis, we will also pass through small villages in the desert before reaching Dodom. After dinner, we will embark on a 3-hour trek to Erta Ale. Camels will transport our camping equipment, food, and water to the rim of the volcano, where we will spend the night marveling at the spectacular sight of the boiling lava lake.
Overnight: Camping.

After breakfast, drive to Afdera, visiting the Afar people along the way. Afdera is renowned for its famous salt mines, and we will take a walk to observe the local people engaged in their daily activities. Lake Afdera, a highly saline body of water covering around 100 square kilometers, is fed by abundant thermal springs. Located 103 meters below sea level, Afdera is one of the five lowest places on Earth.
Overnight: Camping.

After breakfast, continue your journey to Awash National Park. If you’re not too tired, you can take an evening trip to the Hyena Park. As dusk falls, the spectacle of the hyenas of Fentale begins—more than 200 hyenas emerge from their caves, filling the night with their eerie yelps. Located 27 km from the lodge, the sight of over 50 hyenas coming out of their dens is a truly unique experience. The sound of their cries will accompany you as you walk back to your vehicle. It’s also fascinating to witness warthogs emerging from the same dens alongside the hyenas.
Overnight: Awash Falls Hotel.

The park’s name comes from one of the longest river in Ethiopia: the Awash. This park is the oldest and most developed wildlife reserve in Ethiopia. It is even easy to access. Awash National Park occupies about 830 square kilometres (320 miles) of dry savannah in the middle of the Rift Valley. This hot, arid terrain climbs up to 1000 meters (600 feet) above sea level, with the exception of the peak of Fentale volcano, which reaches 2007 meters (1200 feet). Temperatures in the park are hot and can reach as high as 420 C (1070 F) Nights are cooler, with temperatures between 100 C & 220 C (500 C & 720 F). Rain mainly falls between February and April, and June to August, and averages 619 mm (24 inches). Enjoy a game drive in park to visit mammals and birds.

Overnight Awash Falls Hotel 

Enjoy your final game drive in Awash National Park before beginning the drive back to Addis Ababa. Once in Addis, you’ll have time for souvenir shopping and exploring the local markets. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at one of the best traditional restaurants, where you can taste a variety of Ethiopian cuisines and enjoy a vibrant folkloric dance performance.