Danakil Depression
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- Aris D1 contributionFrom Greece to EthiopiaWith Mohammed I realised a trip to the Northern part of Ethiopia, and more precisely to the places Axum, Tigray churches, canal depression and Harar. It was a rather tough journey from which, though I got only the best impressions, and this happened due to the services of Mohammed. Also, due to the the fact that I had already talked with several agencies, Mohammed was the one who offered me the best prices, and at the same time top of the line services. I distinctly remember that during the Tour Danakil we had by far the best vehicle. Since my job is a tour leader, I assure you with certainty that if you want to travel to Ethiopia, this is the agency to choose. Email: ethiosimientrekking@gmail.com Phone number: +251975156015Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 12, 2023
- LucienFrance3 contributionsUnforgettable Experience with Aregawi!I have been traveling with some of my friends in Ethiopia for several weeks and I meet my guide Aregawi Gebrehiwt who was fantastic and was recommend by trip advisor in many travel sites. Danakil depression and Erta Ale amazing has alot to offer for photographers and geologists. First when I met My guide aregawi I was simply amazed and was wondering by his enthusiasm. He have small and independent team that he makes our holiday to the danakil depression was unforgettable memory in our life. Though the danakil is hostile region to travel but as aregawi arranged 4wd drives with well functioning air-condition and set our duration suitable and makes us to simply miss all our trips. He also arranges tour to Tigray churches and all over Tigray and all corners of Ethiopia. I trust on Aregawi Gebrehiwt and I recommends him to all my friends and family who want to visit The whole Ethiopia. His Contacts; WhatsApp; +251914795520 Email; aregawigebrehiwet6@gmail.comVisited October 2023Traveled soloWritten November 1, 2023
- John.SMadrid, Spain12 contributionsDanakil tour from Semera with Great Ethiopian ToursI had a great experience visiting the Danakil Depression from Semera. Isaac from Great Ethiopian Tours organised my trip and perfectly executed it, and it was excellent. $500 to join a group of six was acceptable. This place is definitely the highlight of Ethiopia. highly recomended.Visited January 2024Traveled soloWritten February 23, 2024
- Jesse a3 contributionsDanakil Tour with Aregawi GebrehiwetWe experienced three days and two nights in Denakil depression . We slept up on the Erta Ale. We had a great time in Denakil Everything was good organized and all the stuff was great! The guide speaks very good English also the food was amusing! I really recommend Aregawi's team for this tour as he had a good organization of everything and very prevenant team. Contact Aregawi email aregawigebrehiwet6@gmail.com WhatsApp number +251914795520Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 2, 2024
- Les EricksonFrankfurt, Germany3 contributionsAmazing trip with Great Ethiopian ToursWhat a livid site, an amazing experience in the afar region. Best three days of my life, I want to thank the Grear Ethiopian Tours for organizing and facilitating my travel such a professional agency. Highly recommended Here is the contact information if you want to reach them via WhatApp +251983802183Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten April 9, 2024
- alejandro iSpain1 contribution3 days danakil depression tourWe thoroughly enjoyed our 3 -days of tours danakil depression with sahlie . We did both ethiopia 16 days and 3 days danakil depression early june 2024. We had done an awesome tours in danakil depression , but must say that sahlie’s tours were the best. he has a deep understanding of the history of the area and the geological history as well , which made the experience come alive. we Will definitely recommend discover simien tour and sahlie to friends and associates who are planning a trip to Ethiopia. Many thanks. sahlie.simien@gmail,comThank you very much for your review & we hope to see you again. Contact on WhatsApp for your next booking +251976389898Written July 29, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 12, 2024
- Tina MNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom1 contributionThe best tour providedr for danikilI have been danikil depression for 3 days with a company called ethionorthtrekking, which is the best experience and will organized...I enjoyed everything it was incredibly!! I wouldn't have enough time to go others places but unfortunately I will return back with my families one day.. But I highly recommend amsalu tesfa , he is will organized Contact him via WhatsApp +251955195392Thank you very much for your review & we hope to see you again. Contact on WhatsApp for your next booking +251976389898Written July 29, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten July 20, 2024
- amelia jUnited States1 contributionunforgettable journey through the danakil depressionThe 3-day Danakil Depression tour is not for the faint-hearted, but if you’re up for a challenge and crave an extraordinary adventure, it’s well worth it. The combination of dramatic landscapes, active volcanoes, and unique cultural encounters makes this tour unforgettable. Just be prepared for the heat and the rugged conditions, and you’ll come away with memories that will last a lifetime.our guide sahlie was the perfect guide in Ethiopia contact him at sahlie.simien@gmail.com or on whats App +251936598727Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 9, 2024
- Adam JonesBeijing, China196 contributionsAmazing ExperienceUnbelievable experience it’s like another planet. Bring plenty of water and expect very high temps (50 C or 120 F). It is also difficult to get to, so expect a long journey from AddisVisited July 2024Traveled soloWritten August 9, 2024
- Alen B1 contributionBest tour organizer for ethiopiaDriver and guide came perfectly right in time. Car was very clean and we had an very save journey. Both spoke perfect english and were very flexible in planing the whole tour to feed our wishes and needs the best. Stops for coffee, water, food etc. were possible anytime. Perfectly planned Tourguides was very skilled about all sightseeing very experienced since he found us the best tour experience in danakeil Fotos.was really good i Was traveling with a teenager and the guide managed very well to need his interests as well. Perfect tour. Very much appreciated. Will came back soon his price was 2 night 3days $39.00 per adult contract Aman on WhatsApp +251976389898Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 4, 2024
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Caio S
16 contributions
Dec 2019
Amazing place and experience. Long drive to reach it but worth it.
We did it with EDT (the former ETT agency), which had a bad reputation past few years as the quality has dropped significantly. However our experience with EDT in dez/19 was not that bad. It is standard big tour. 6 cars with 4 tourists each. So you go always around packed with other tourists. Only one guide (english fluent) besides each car driver who speak few english. Guide was friendly and helpful, but you are in a big group and sometimes you cannot get attention.
Prices are in average 100USD per day. People doing 3 days 2 nights = 300USD. People doing 2 days 1 night = 200USD.
Camping sites are pretty simple. Outdoors beds, mattress and sleeping bag are provided. No toilet. Do not expect bungalows. For me was quite ok.
Food in the campings were tasty. Food in the restaurants that we stopped during the journey were crap.
Other agencies camps were pretty similar, except one that had camping tents.
Cars were also confortable
If you are looking for big group tour, EDT suits to you.
If you wanna sth more private, go to another. There ore other 3 or 4 that we have met there with only 1 or 2 cars in the group
We did it with EDT (the former ETT agency), which had a bad reputation past few years as the quality has dropped significantly. However our experience with EDT in dez/19 was not that bad. It is standard big tour. 6 cars with 4 tourists each. So you go always around packed with other tourists. Only one guide (english fluent) besides each car driver who speak few english. Guide was friendly and helpful, but you are in a big group and sometimes you cannot get attention.
Prices are in average 100USD per day. People doing 3 days 2 nights = 300USD. People doing 2 days 1 night = 200USD.
Camping sites are pretty simple. Outdoors beds, mattress and sleeping bag are provided. No toilet. Do not expect bungalows. For me was quite ok.
Food in the campings were tasty. Food in the restaurants that we stopped during the journey were crap.
Other agencies camps were pretty similar, except one that had camping tents.
Cars were also confortable
If you are looking for big group tour, EDT suits to you.
If you wanna sth more private, go to another. There ore other 3 or 4 that we have met there with only 1 or 2 cars in the group
Written January 12, 2020
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Knut Jostein B
Oslo, Norway42 contributions
Dec 2019
Visitng this most inhospitable place on the planet is an experience best done in the cooler season (Nov. - Feb.). But the cars mostly do have AC. The tour companies advertise up til "4 days, 3 nights". We had done everything in 3 days without rushing.
Also, it might be a problem in the peak season that they overcrowd the groups in spite of promising "no more than 12 persons", and suddenly you find yourselves with 24...And only one guide!
For people who are unaccostomed to camping and light trekking, this might not be the best idea for an excursion, as conditions for sleeping and sanitary conditions are somewhat challenging for some - it turned out. And there is no way back, when you find yourself in the middle of the marvelous Danakil Depression.
N.B.: The heavely marketed "floating lava lake" inside the Ala Erta volcano crater is no longer after the massive explotion 4 km away in 2017, which sucked out the giant mass of lava. It is now 60 meters down to the bottom of the crater, where you can still see som glimpses of lava remaining. But it is quite a sight anyway!
Also, it might be a problem in the peak season that they overcrowd the groups in spite of promising "no more than 12 persons", and suddenly you find yourselves with 24...And only one guide!
For people who are unaccostomed to camping and light trekking, this might not be the best idea for an excursion, as conditions for sleeping and sanitary conditions are somewhat challenging for some - it turned out. And there is no way back, when you find yourself in the middle of the marvelous Danakil Depression.
N.B.: The heavely marketed "floating lava lake" inside the Ala Erta volcano crater is no longer after the massive explotion 4 km away in 2017, which sucked out the giant mass of lava. It is now 60 meters down to the bottom of the crater, where you can still see som glimpses of lava remaining. But it is quite a sight anyway!
Written February 10, 2020
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moran
6 contributions
Nov 2020
My friend and I spent 3 days in Danakil Depression guided by Solomon Hadera.
I must say that it was one of our highlights in ethiopia!
Thanks to him, everything went wonderful and very smooth and we felt safe and comfortable the whole time.
Solomon was incredibly knowledgeable (an endless source of information!), kind and very attentive with respect to our comfort during the whole experience.
He made us feel very comfortable and answered our every question. I enjoyed speaking with him as well on a personal level.
I consider Solomon a friend and I highly recommend him for anyone going to the Danakil Depression or elsewhere in Ethiopia. My friend and I are already planning to go back and can’t wait to have Solomon with us for another great experience.
I know that he will try to make your trip comfortable and full of unique and amazing experiences. You will be saisfied from start to finish!
Solomon can be reached via Whatsapp at +251 91 047 4156 and Solomonhad123@gmail.com.
I must say that it was one of our highlights in ethiopia!
Thanks to him, everything went wonderful and very smooth and we felt safe and comfortable the whole time.
Solomon was incredibly knowledgeable (an endless source of information!), kind and very attentive with respect to our comfort during the whole experience.
He made us feel very comfortable and answered our every question. I enjoyed speaking with him as well on a personal level.
I consider Solomon a friend and I highly recommend him for anyone going to the Danakil Depression or elsewhere in Ethiopia. My friend and I are already planning to go back and can’t wait to have Solomon with us for another great experience.
I know that he will try to make your trip comfortable and full of unique and amazing experiences. You will be saisfied from start to finish!
Solomon can be reached via Whatsapp at +251 91 047 4156 and Solomonhad123@gmail.com.
Written April 30, 2021
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vial
Dubai, United Arab Emirates24 contributions
Sep 2022
Because of the current Tigray Crisis, all tours to the Danakil Depression depart from the town of Semera, instead of Mekele. The COVID-19 situation in Ethiopia has evolved rapidly in the last year and a half. For adventurers who have seen all there is to see, a trip to the Dankil Depression is a big thrill. It was a very good experience. The guides on both were excellent; they were very informative and I learnt a lot. Ethio Travel and Tours team members are dependable, trustworthy, and professional.
Written November 16, 2022
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Stefano
Rome, Italy2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
I traveled to ethiopia for the first time i have spent 3 day trip to denakil and 2 day tigray churches with yemane's company"origin of geez ethiopia tour" i had Unforgettable trip. The food was delicious ,the staff was on time,active and friendly. Generally i had an excellent service and tour origanizetion.so If you want excellent organize, warming service,good safety, professional guides and real good and reasonable price i highly recommending to use this company.
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email:- yeoman.yr@gmail.com
Written March 9, 2020
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Marc D
6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
After Semien, We booked again for Danakil with Mulish Tours because he is honest, reliable and his prices are the best. His English is excellent. When he promises something, he keeps his word.
Mulish Tours : 00 251 91 803 2805 available also on WhatsApp.
Mulish Tours : 00 251 91 803 2805 available also on WhatsApp.
Written January 12, 2020
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Dan D
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
We had 2 night danakil depression with mike tour ethiopia we had great time with him his service and his personality is awesome..also he fix our flight from Addis to semera normally mike is very friendly and smart perosn our trip withe is great..
we get mike by recommend our Friend Cristina was in ethiopian 2019 . We get want we want and we see the salt lake , volcano and everything we highly recommend mike
Here is his address
Email :- yenenehambaye@yahoo.com
WhatsApp:' +251967593285
Enjoy your holiday with mike
we get mike by recommend our Friend Cristina was in ethiopian 2019 . We get want we want and we see the salt lake , volcano and everything we highly recommend mike
Here is his address
Email :- yenenehambaye@yahoo.com
WhatsApp:' +251967593285
Enjoy your holiday with mike
Written January 6, 2023
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Alen B
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
Driver and guide came perfectly right in time. Car was very clean and we had an very save journey.
Both spoke perfect english and were very flexible in planing the whole tour to feed our wishes and needs the best. Stops for coffee, water, food etc. were possible anytime. Perfectly planned
Tourguides was very skilled about all sightseeing very experienced since he found us the best tour experience in danakeil Fotos.was really good i Was traveling with a teenager and the guide managed very well to need his interests as well.
Perfect tour. Very much appreciated. Will came back soon his price was 2 night 3days
$39.00
per adult contract Aman on WhatsApp +251976389898
Both spoke perfect english and were very flexible in planing the whole tour to feed our wishes and needs the best. Stops for coffee, water, food etc. were possible anytime. Perfectly planned
Tourguides was very skilled about all sightseeing very experienced since he found us the best tour experience in danakeil Fotos.was really good i Was traveling with a teenager and the guide managed very well to need his interests as well.
Perfect tour. Very much appreciated. Will came back soon his price was 2 night 3days
$39.00
per adult contract Aman on WhatsApp +251976389898
Written September 4, 2024
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Tour33033786207
England, UK4 contributions
Mar 2021
We used #EthioTours to visit the Danakil Depression from town of semera earlier in march and I highly recommend them ethiotours@yahoo.com
whatsApp : +251918768616
This was one of the most amazing holidays we have ever had. Every day held something exciting and new. Ethiopia is a fascinating country with its rich culture and diverse landscapes. If I had to choose the most exciting part of the trip is night's sleep under the stars, the journey to Erta Ale volcano .
After spending the night in the campsite near the volcano, we began our descent to the jeeps. Within an hour's drive, we reached another spectacular location: the sulfur lake. Colors unlike I'd ever seen before, mineral nozzles spewing hot water, crisp red earth and a feeling of another planet are all offered by the second of the two top locations in the Danakil Depression.. The formations and colors are endless.This was an unforgettable holiday, one of the best days I have ever spent anywhere!
Highly Recommended!
whatsApp : +251918768616
This was one of the most amazing holidays we have ever had. Every day held something exciting and new. Ethiopia is a fascinating country with its rich culture and diverse landscapes. If I had to choose the most exciting part of the trip is night's sleep under the stars, the journey to Erta Ale volcano .
After spending the night in the campsite near the volcano, we began our descent to the jeeps. Within an hour's drive, we reached another spectacular location: the sulfur lake. Colors unlike I'd ever seen before, mineral nozzles spewing hot water, crisp red earth and a feeling of another planet are all offered by the second of the two top locations in the Danakil Depression.. The formations and colors are endless.This was an unforgettable holiday, one of the best days I have ever spent anywhere!
Highly Recommended!
Written March 19, 2021
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Manning W
Barcelona, Spain242 contributions
Mar 2020
The Danakil Depression is one of the most fascinating places on Earth. I visited this past March, right before the Covid travel freeze, with my two sons. We flew to Mekele, where we were met by our travel agency, Ethio Travel and Tours. We had our own Landcruiser with a trained guide/driver, and were followed by five other SUVs, with chefs and security guards. We slept on pads under the stars, near the vast salt flats (which seemed like a warm Arctic), near bubbling sulphuric lakes, and finally on the rim of the active Erta Ale volcano, which we descended twice. Our experience was the opposite of 'glamping', but luxury was not the idea. Sounds odd maybe, but the dozen or so travelers in the other SUVs added unimaginably to our experience, total strangers from France, Italy, and Japan, who under these conditions, seemed like longtime friends, especially around the campfires. I've been lucky to travel everywhere over the years, but this was the most unique area I've ever seen.
Written January 5, 2021
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Olá Pedro. Estou planejando uma viagem à depressão de Danakil, especialmente por conta do Erta Ale, mas por todo o resto tb. Porém, gosto de fazer as coisas sozinho porque em excursões os tempos são limitados e isso me incomoda um pouco. Então, gostaria de saber se vc consegue me informar se é realmente muito perigosa a região, do ponto de violência, guerrilhas e tal. As questões relativas a dificuldades naturais não me preocupam, sou acostumado a lugares meio inóspitos, mas a violência é difÃcil medir sem conhecer. Vc contratou guia? Tinha escolta armada? Enfim, se puder me ajudar ficarei extremamente agradecido. Abraços. Jackson Carelli
Written July 13, 2023
Je projette d'aller vers le Danakil et le volcan Erta Ale a l'automne 2021.
Comment sont les conditions climatiques, la chaleur est elle supportable ?
Merci pour vos infos.
André d'Annecy
Written November 11, 2020
torofrollo, can you elaborate on why you were discouraged to do a 4 day tour?
Written September 19, 2019
Hello, I had planned to do a 4 day trip to the Danakil Depression, but sadly Urta Ale was very smokey and they deemed it too dangerous to sleep there. Instead Aregawi substituted it with Wukro and the Rock Hewn churches of Tigray. Sad but I plan to go back.
Written November 16, 2019
Hi, instead of jeeping and overnight...do you think helicopter tour would do the trick?
Written June 16, 2019
I am going to Ethiopia at the beginning of June. I am hoping to do a Danakil Depression tour but rather than booking in advance I was hoping to fly to Mekele and try and find a 3-day tour leaving the next day - does anyone have any experience with this or know if this is a feasible option? Thanks!!
Written May 20, 2019
I would advise you book in advance as in case you are a photographer knowing the type of your budget and knowing detail about your trip will save you from ending up in a super crowded groups. Book with Great Ethiopian Tours
Written June 1, 2019
Que tal Martin, a mediados de Junio quisiera conocer la Depresion de Danakil y queria preguntarte por que agencia hiciste el tour, desde donde saliste y en cuantos dias lo hiciste. Muchas Gracias! Lucio
Written March 26, 2019
anyone experience wiht the danakil end of july? We intend to do it but the (according to our information) temperatures up to more than 50°C scares us a little bit.
Written March 1, 2019
In Dancalia si va da fine ottobre fino a marzo... dopo è un incubo! Anche i cavatori di sale non lavorano...
Written March 2, 2019
Bonjour,
Pour les personnes qui se sont rendus en ce début d'année au volcan Erta Ale, cela vaut-il toujours la peine/le déplacement malgré la disparition du magma et la fumée?
Merci d'avance
Written February 13, 2019
Bonjour, andai a gennaio 2018, ho visto molto bene la lava e anche a tratti il fumo... spettacolo meraviglioso.
Written February 15, 2019
What is the toilet situation on this tour? Like... where do you go... if you have to go? 🙈
Written October 20, 2018
There are some very basic public toilets at the campsite but they are pretty gross! You will have to take your own toilet paper with you. If you can stomach the public toilets then thats good but if not then find a bush and go behind that.....
Written October 22, 2018
Hello I Have planed to visit Danakil from 26 to 29 next August. I have two question
1.- How about the temperature?
2.-Is caravan camelsat this time?
Thank you very much
Lluis
Written July 30, 2018
August can be Hot, part of what makes the Danakil.
For camel caravan avoid going on Friday and Sunday as its a holy day for both the muslim and christians. there will be less camels caravans in both days.
Written August 12, 2018
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