An extreme expedition to the hottest place on Earth, Dallol, combined with the active volcano Erta Ale and the ancient rock-hewn churches of Tigray.
Why Choose This Tour?
Horizon Ethiopia is a locally rooted premier operator. We focus on providing highly personalized travel arrangements, premium 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, and access to top hand-picked lodges.
Multilingual Professional Guides
Fully Customizable Itineraries
Airport Meet & Greet Included
24/7 Field Support Services
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 Description
Drive Addis Ababa to Awash National Park
Day 2
Day 2 Description
Wildlife viewing in Awash, drive to Semera
Day 3
Day 3 Description
Drive to Afdera Lake, swim in mineral waters
Day 4
Day 4 Description
Drive to Erta Ale, trek to the active lava lake at night
Day 5
Day 5 Description
Morning volcano views, drive to Hamed Ela
Day 6
Day 6 Description
Excursion to Dallol salt desert, yellow sulfur springs
Day 7
Day 7 Description
Drive to Mekelle via Berhale salt caravans
Day 8
Day 8 Description
Drive to Gheralta, trek to Abuna Yemata Guh church
Day 9
Day 9 Description
Explore Gheralta churches, drive back to Mekelle
Day 10
Day 10 Description
Fly back to Addis Ababa, departure transfer
Pricing & Conditions
Tours are quoted on a tailormade basis depending on your group size, season of travel, and selected hotel tiers. Contact us for a personalized package proposal.
Price Includes
Premium 4x4 Land Cruiser ground transport
Multilingual professional tour guides
Full board hotel/lodge accommodations
National Park scout, cook, and site entry fees
Local boat cruise fees (Lake Tana / Chamo)
Price Excludes
International and domestic flight tickets
Souvenirs, shopping, and laundry services
Personal tips for drivers, scouts, and guides
Alcoholic beverages and minibar drinks
Request Booking Quote
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Tour Specifications
Duration10 Days, 9 Nights
CategoryNature
LanguageEnglish / French
AvailabilityYear-Round
Tour Highlights
Trek to the edge of the active bubbling lava lake of Erta Ale
Witness the surreal yellow and green mineral formations of Dallol
Climb the sheer cliff face to visit the isolated rock church of Abuna Yemata Guh
See the camel caravans transporting salt blocks across the Danakil desert
Need Customization?
We can customize this itinerary according to your group size, budget, and specific interests.
We are one of the most experienced tour operators based in Addis Ababa, offering premium tour, travel, and logistics services across East Africa.
