Experience one of the geologically most active areas on the planet and some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes: the Danakil desert, active volcanoes with boiling lakes of lava, the surreal landscapes of colors, salt, geysers, springs and fumaroles at Dallol, and the great salt lake - an unparalleled moonscape, where salt mining and trading has been going on with camel caravans since Biblical times.
On this expedition, we cross the Afar area from South to North, climb active Erta Ale volcano and stay full 3 days and nights on the volcano, as well as 2 full days at Dallol and the Great Salt Lake.
At the miners' town of Ahmed Ela near Lake Assale we'll watch the centuries-old ritual of salt cutting, the shaping of salt blocks and the endless caravans arriving and leaving loaded with the precious "white gold".
Excellent preparation, highly competent professional and friendly staff, close interactions with local people, delicious food prepared by our Tigrian cook will more than compensate for the hardness and sometimes spartan character of living conditions we'll find ourselves in. ...more info

The Danakil depression is one of the world's most extraordinary places, where giant tectonic forces rip the crust apart. Active volcanoes, deep depression and infinite salt deposits are the result. The Danakil is one of the most hostile and fascinating places, but also home to one of the richest salt deposits. For millennia, the salt has been being faught over, exploited and exported. It is ruled over by the proud tribe of the Afar. Up to today, this work is being done as in biblical times.
We can arrange this expedition for individuals or small groups at custom dates on demand. The trip starts and ends in Mekele and can easily combined with other activities and tours in Ethiopia. ...more info