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We seek the beauty of landscape and seascape, the heritage of cultural diversity and the bustle of street and marketplaces. Effectively, photography through geography.
Take a morning flight to Semera town of the Afar regional capital, pick from the airport with experienced drivers and excellent 4WD with AC along a team of experien, an excellent cook team, local guide and road leader from the tourism authorities, police escort , all camping gears ready to depart with you. Then head directly to Hamedela town of Dallol. Visit the Sunset at Lake Assale late in the afternoon. Overnight open air camping with clean beds, Mattress, pillows, clean bedsheets and a lot water for hydration.
early in the morning before sunrise we drive to the lunar landscape of Dallol geothermal site for an amazing wonder seen no where else in the planet. A chemical reaction happening right in front of you live face to face with row nature. You will revise your knowledge of colors from that moment on. After this we drive to the salt and mud formed mountain cave right underneath Dallol crater. Another 10 minutes drive and a completely different world. We will have a picnic breakfast in nearby this cave with wonder. After this visit we drive to the vast salt plains , the lake Karum swimming saltwater cold pool in that scorching sun and finally visit the salt miners before leaving back to Hamedela for some rest and after lunch we continue driving to Ertale active volcano. We reach our camping ground at the top of the Caldera. Walk 30 minutes until the summit crater lake currently at its active cycle. Enjoy the wonder happening right in front of you and walk back to the camping ground. We leave for the volcano around 5:30Pm late in the afternoon and walk back after visiting around 8:00PM.
Overnight open air camping on a flat ground with suitable mattress , pillow, clean bedsheets and quite environment.
In the morning wake up with the sun and after breakfast drive to Afdera salt lake town. The major hub for salt production and distribution lying at -102m below sea level and the highest temperature feeling in the Danakil depression. Have lunch in town, a glimpse of the salt lake, a walk along the salt farms and after this we drive back to Semera. In the afternoon we drive back to Semera and take a late afternoon flight back to Addis.
Overnight night hotel In Addis Ababa
After an early breakfast in Addis Ababa, transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Dire Dawa (08:30-09:30).
Upon arrival, meet with your driver and transfer to Dire Dawa town for a coffee break and a brief tour of the Megala Market and Dire Dawa train station. Then lunch.
After lunch continue on to Harar, a short drive of 55kms that takes you over the scenic Dengego Pass, and through several small villages and markets. You may want to make a short stop en route at Awedai, where you can learn more about the production of Khat, one of Ethiopia’s major exports.
On arrival in Harar, check into the Ras Hotel. Rest during the afternoon, waiting for the midday heat to pass, then commence your walking tour of the Walled City, ending with dinner in a traditional Ethiopian restaurant.
Overnight at Harar.
The 1000 years old walled city of Harar in eastern ethiopia and once a crossroads for commerce between Africa, India and the Middle East and was a gateway for the spread of Islam into the Horn of Africa.
Harar is different to any other Ethiopian city, a walled town, with over 360 twisting and winding alleys squeezed into 1 square kilometre. This was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2006 by UNESCO in recognition of its cultural heritage. ...
According to UNESCO, it is "considered 'the fourth holiest city' of Islam" with 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th century, and 102 shrines which made the the city the Islamic capital of Ethiopia and the fourth most important city in the Islamic World. It is crammed with mosques, colourful markets, coffee shops and crumbling walls.
On the tour you will get a chance to stay in a local Harari guesthouse, explore the old walled city and checkout the local wildlife attractions- including the Hyena men of Harar.
Overnight Harar.
Take a morning flight to Semera town of the Afar regional capital, pick from the airport with experienced drivers and excellent 4WD with AC along a team of experien, an excellent cook team, local guide and road leader from the tourism authorities, police escort , all camping gears ready to depart with you. Then head directly to Hamedela town of Dallol. Visit the Sunset at Lake Assale late in the afternoon. Overnight open air camping with clean beds, Mattress, pillows, clean bedsheets and a lot water for hydration.
early in the morning before sunrise we drive to the lunar landscape of Dallol geothermal site for an amazing wonder seen no where else in the planet. A chemical reaction happening right in front of you live face to face with row nature. You will revise your knowledge of colors from that moment on. After this we drive to the salt and mud formed mountain cave right underneath Dallol crater. Another 10 minutes drive and a completely different world. We will have a picnic breakfast in nearby this cave with wonder. After this visit we drive to the vast salt plains , the lake Karum swimming saltwater cold pool in that scorching sun and finally visit the salt miners before leaving back to Hamedela for some rest and after lunch we continue driving to Ertale active volcano. We reach our camping ground at the top of the Caldera. Walk 30 minutes until the summit crater lake currently at its active cycle. Enjoy the wonder happening right in front of you and walk back to the camping ground. We leave for the volcano around 5:30Pm late in the afternoon and walk back after visiting around 8:00PM.
Overnight open air camping on a flat ground with suitable mattress , pillow, clean bedsheets and quite environment.
In the morning wake up with the sun and after breakfast drive to Afdera salt lake town. The major hub for salt production and distribution lying at -102m below sea level and the highest temperature feeling in the Danakil depression. Have lunch in town, a glimpse of the salt lake, a walk along the salt farms and after this we drive back to Semera. In the afternoon we drive back to Semera and take a late afternoon flight back to Addis.
Overnight night hotel In Addis Ababa
After an early breakfast in Addis Ababa, transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Dire Dawa (08:30-09:30).
Upon arrival, meet with your driver and transfer to Dire Dawa town for a coffee break and a brief tour of the Megala Market and Dire Dawa train station. Then lunch.
After lunch continue on to Harar, a short drive of 55kms that takes you over the scenic Dengego Pass, and through several small villages and markets. You may want to make a short stop en route at Awedai, where you can learn more about the production of Khat, one of Ethiopia’s major exports.
On arrival in Harar, check into the Ras Hotel. Rest during the afternoon, waiting for the midday heat to pass, then commence your walking tour of the Walled City, ending with dinner in a traditional Ethiopian restaurant.
Overnight at Harar.
The 1000 years old walled city of Harar in eastern ethiopia and once a crossroads for commerce between Africa, India and the Middle East and was a gateway for the spread of Islam into the Horn of Africa.
Harar is different to any other Ethiopian city, a walled town, with over 360 twisting and winding alleys squeezed into 1 square kilometre. This was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2006 by UNESCO in recognition of its cultural heritage. ...
According to UNESCO, it is "considered 'the fourth holiest city' of Islam" with 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th century, and 102 shrines which made the the city the Islamic capital of Ethiopia and the fourth most important city in the Islamic World. It is crammed with mosques, colourful markets, coffee shops and crumbling walls.
On the tour you will get a chance to stay in a local Harari guesthouse, explore the old walled city and checkout the local wildlife attractions- including the Hyena men of Harar.
Overnight Harar.
After breakfast , late in morning transfer back to Dire Dawa airport (2hrs drive). Along the way you will visit one of the busiest and biggest Chat market at the town called Aweday. Then fly back to Addis where you would relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight hotel in Addis.
Fly to Lalibela and transfer to the Town (40minute) and visit the rock hewn churches of Lalibela.Lalibela is most famous for its churches.
Visit the 12-13th century Rock hewn churches called the Eighth wonder of the world which are still active places of worship and host many major religious Ceremonies. The churches are carved out of solid rock, and each has unique architectural features. Take a wander through the tunnels and stairways linking the churches together.
drive to the site where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopians most famous Rock Hewn churches, mostly referred by many as the living wonders of the world, this churches are, they have been here for at list 900 years, an active christen shrine, the spiritual center of the counters religious life. The monolithic churches where carved out of 2600-sq natural rock terrace in the twelve century AD by king lalibela.
BeteMedhanialem, the largest monolithic Rock hewn churches of the world, Magers 37.7 ft in Height, covers an area of almost 2625 Square ft and has walls that are up to 6 feet thick. A plain building supported by 36 pillars on the inside and anther 38 pillars around the outside. BjteMedhanialem modeled on the original st.Merryzion church build by king Ezana in 4th century at axum.
The Rock hewn churchs that we will visit today will be the first group of churches included: BeteMedhanialem, Bete Mariam, BeteMeskel, BeteDenagl and BeteGologota Michal.
we will continue our journey in To Ethiopians long and marvellous past with a visit to other sent Lalibela Remarkable churches. There architecture and artistry must be seen to be believed.
Then we will finish our visits for today.
Overnight hotel in Lalibela
Today after breakfast, we will visist second group of churches and St, Gorge it included: BeteGebral, BeteMerquros, BeteEmanule, Betelehiam ,Bete Aba Libanos and BeteGhiorgis .
Over night : Lalibela
Take the early flighy to Addis. Optional activities in Addis on this afternoon : One of the biggest outdoor market called Merkato, as well as Addis Abeba national museum .
Afterwards , we will have a farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurant called Yod Abyssinia . Then transfer you back to Addis Abeba international airport where you woukd take flight back to home.
End of the tour.
We seek the beauty of landscape and seascape, the heritage of cultural diversity, and the bustle of streets and marketplaces. Effectively, photography through geography.
Jinka,Ethiopia
+251 96 857 4834
info@ethiopiantribalexpeditions.com
