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Desert, Salt and Volcanoes

- expedition to Erta Ale volcano and the Danakil depression (Ethiopia) -

Dates Status Price p.p. ($) SRS (*) participants
25 Nov - 8 Dec 12 space available $ 4200  ?  $ 190  ?  5-10 Booking inquiry
23 Dec 12 - 4 Jan 13 space available $ 4200  ?  $ 190  ?  5-10 Booking inquiry
13-25 Jan 13 space available $ 4200  ?  $ 190  ?  5-10 Booking inquiry
27 Jan - 8 Feb 13 space available $ 4200  ?  $ 190  ?  5-10 Booking inquiry
(*) Single room supplement

Prices for tours at custom dates: on request

Included:

  • Accommodation in double rooms / tents
  • Full board from lunch on first day until breeakfast after last hotel night
  • Drinking water from D4-10 (8 liters per person per day)
  • Full camping equipment
  • Private transport in 4WD vehicles
  • All fees for transits, entries etc.
  • Experienced driver guides and cooks
  • Armed Afar guards and guides
  • Internal flight from Mekele to Addis Ababa
  • Professional English-speaking guide and staff
  • Detailed information package

Not included:

  • Flight to and from Addis Ababa
  • Single room/tent supplement
  • Extra drinks and (if required) extra nights in Addis Ababa
  • Tips for local staff

Discounts:

Returning customers receive 5% (or 8% - if you have been on at least 3 trips with us) discount on the base tour price.
Group booking discount: If at least 4 people together book this trip, 5% (additional) discount is given, combineable to a maximum of 10%.
If you choose to pay via bank deposit, we offer you 2% discount.

Add-ons:

Extra nights in Addis before or after the expedition 50 USD per room
Flight from Europe to Ethiopia ca. 900 EUR (depending on availability)
Trip cancellation insurance 3% of tour price
Extension programs, e.g. day-trip to Debre Libanos On request (ca. 150 EUR per car)

Additional info:

Physical requirements:

The walks on this tour are not particularly difficult, but you should have experience with hiking on uneven and rugged terrain. Although it is about the coolest time of the year, temperatures near Ahmed Ela and in the desert are usually around 35-40 deg (95-105 deg F), but could soar up to 45-50 deg C (120-130 deg F) in the hottest hours near Dallol.
Sanitary conditions during most part of this expedition will be very basic and you should be in excellent overall health. We ask you to consult a medical doctor about going to the Danakil prior to joining the expedition.

Arrival info:

The expedition starts and ends in Addis Ababa, but the international flight to Ethiopia is not included as default.
For European departure airports, we can included a flight ticket for you at additional cost (ca. 900 EUR) if you let us know in advance.

Accommodation:

Mixed standards: in the towns, we use hotels of good local standards, but you should not expect any luxury. In the villages, the best options will be basic hotels or using the mattresses / tents. In the desert and on the volcano, we sleep usually under the stars or (if it's not too hot) in tents or under a cover.

Customized tours:

On request, this tour can be customized for small groups.

Preceding / additional days:

It's no problem to add days before or after the expedition and we'll book these for you. If you bring more time, you could do day trips from Addis or take an extension tour.

If you need more information about this trip, please contact us.
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