12 Danakil Depression Tours in Addis Ababa Worth Booking

1.12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $1,641Our pick

This 12-day small-group journey links Gondar, the Simien Mountains, Lalibela, Mekele, the Danakil Depression, Tigray, Aksum, and Addis Ababa. Local English-speaking guides, domestic Ethiopian Airlines flights, entry fees, accommodation, and many meals are included. Expect tough roads, steep hikes, and a packed schedule.

“We travelled in Ethiopia on tour arranged and coordinated by the Ethio Travel and Tours. At every stage of the trip we had local guides, Omo valley three days we paid a fee to the tribal villages we visited and we paid to visit a number of natural Read more”

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2.3 Day Danakil Depression Ertale and Dallol Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $400

Spend three demanding days in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression, visiting Erta Ale volcano, Dallol’s acid-colored springs, Lake Asale, salt flats, and Hamed Ela. You travel by air-conditioned Toyota Landcruiser in a convoy, sleep under the stars, and eat meals prepared by the camp team. Guides may include Kbrom, Asfaw, or Aklilu.

“We booked a tour to Danakil with this company and never regretted because everything was very well organised from meeting in the airport until bringing you back to the airport. We had 2 nights sleeping under the sky;) saw colourful Dallol Read more”

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3.5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,025

You’ll fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela and Axum, visit rock-hewn churches and ancient ruins, then tackle Erta Ale, Dallol, Lake Assal, and Afar salt country. This private trip includes three Ethiopian Airlines flights, meals, hotels, and pickup, but requires moderate fitness and flexibility.

“Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort”

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4.2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 3 days · from $300Best value

Spend three days crossing Ethiopia’s Afar region by 4WD, camping near Erta Ale, visiting salt flats below sea level, and watching camel caravans at Lake Assal. Your English-speaking guide, local Afar support team, drivers, meals, water, camping gear, permits, and security are included. Flights are extra.

“Ontzettend gave ervaring! Helemaal waard! Gave dingen gezien! Hou er wel rekening mee dat het een intense ervaring is en dat je 3 dagen in de buitenlucht bent en geen wc of douche of bed hebt. Je moet een beetje fit zijn en langere stukken kunnen lopen. Verder spreken niet alle drivers goed Engels dus je moet soms je vragen bewaren voor de gids die Engels spreekt. Verder is de vulkaan een beetje ingestort dus je gaat geen lava zien.”

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5.Danakil Depression and Lalibela 5 Days Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $950

You will combine three demanding days in the Danakil Depression with two days among Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. Expect desert heat, salt lakes, camping, Erta Ale’s lava, domestic flights, and guides such as Solomon and Fikru. The $950 price excludes local flights and hotels.

“Our trip to the Danakil Depression was absolutely surreal! Solomon, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the whole experience unforgettable. His passion for the history and geology of the region was contagious, and he Read more”

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7.5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $1,000

You’ll fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela and Axum, visit ancient churches and ruins, then cross the Danakil Depression by 4WD. Expect a four-person group, hotel and camping nights, long rough drives, an Erta Ale sunrise, salt mining, Dallol, and Lake Assal. A professional driver and domestic flights are included.

“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”

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8.5 Days Lalibela-Danakil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $900

You fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, visit its UNESCO rock-hewn churches, then travel by road toward the Danakil Depression. The route includes an overnight camp at Erta Ale, salt mining at Ragad, Dallol, Lake Assal, and a return flight to Addis. A guide, driver, scout, police support, meals, hotels, and two domestic flights are included.

“The ETT agency in Addis Ababa is a fantastic agency. We had all the support we needed to make our trip. The guides are good-humored and fun. We had an excellent experience in Dallol, and in all the destinations we went to around the country. I really recommend it”

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9.9 Days Tours To Danakil Depression, Simen MNP, Lalibela With Omo Valley Tribes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,800

This private-style tour for up to four people links Simien Mountain National Park, Lalibela, Arba Minch, and the Omo Valley. Expect domestic flights, long road days, local guides, tribal village visits, Lake Chamo, and a final Ethiopian dinner. Danakil Depression is named in the title but does not appear in the itinerary.

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10.8 Days Lalibela,Danakil Depression and Omo Vally Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,199

You’ll fly from Addis Ababa to Danakil, Lalibela, and the Omo Valley in a small group of up to 15. Expect Dallol’s sulfur colors, Erta Ale volcano, rock-hewn churches, and visits with Hamer, Kara, and Mursi communities, supported by local guides and tour managers such as Mickey.

“Amazing company. Mickey has been super helpful and always available. I enjoyed all the places I visited thanks also to the tour guides provided. Totally recommended”

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11.3 Day Danakil Depression Dallol & Ertale Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $390

Join Discover Simien Tour for a three-day Danakil trip from Addis Ababa. You’ll see Afar salt miners, Dallol’s sulfur colors, Lake Assal, camel caravans in season, and Erta Ale’s lava lake. Sahlie organizes the tour, with guides, cooks, drivers, camping gear, meals, water, and permits included.

“Sahlie organized for us a tour in Lalibela, Addis and Danakil. The communication was very good and he was fast in replying. We had a great time in Ethiopia.”

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12.3-Day Danakil Depression A Journey into Earth’s Fiery Heart

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 3 days · from $360

Fly to Semera, then travel by 4x4 through the Afar region to Lake Afdera, Lake Asale, Dallol, and Erta Ale. An English-speaking guide, local scout, meals, water, camping gear, and permits are included. Expect small-group travel, extreme heat, simple camps, and a one-hour night trek to the volcano.

“Amazing activity, the guide and the driver were like great and felt like were my friends. They gave me info about the places we visited and even took some pictures for me. Was 100% safe and I totally recommend.”

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