Lalibela and Danakil Depression Itinerary 5 Days

5 Days Lalibela and Danakil Tour Starting in Lalibela & Ending in Semera

Arrival in Lalibela Visit Rock Hewn Churches Day 1

Arrive in Lalibela

Fly into Lalibela, the heart of Ethiopia’s ancient Christian heritage.

 Lalibela Rock Hewn Churches

Explore the famous monolithic rock-hewn churches such as the Church of St. George (Bet Giyorgis) and Bet Medhane Alem. Discover the significance of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Overnight in Lalibela

Stay in a local hotel or lodge in Lalibela.

Day 2: Full Day Lalibela Churches Tour

 Morning 

Visit the iconic 11 rock-hewn churches including Bet Kidane Meheret, Bet Merkorios, and Bet Amanuel.

Afternoon

Explore the Lalibela Monastery and learn about the region’s unique religious history. Visit the Lalibela town market for souvenirs.

Overnight in Lalibela.

Drive to Danakil Depression Salt Flats and Volcanoes Day 3

Morning Transfer

Drive from Lalibela to Danakil Depression, one of the hottest and most unique places on Earth.

Danakil Depression Exploration

 Visit the surreal salt flats, colorful Dallol Volcano, and hot springs. Experience the otherworldly landscapes and the Afar people’s way of life.

Overnight Camping

Set up camp in Danakil Depression.

 

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Rock-hewn Saint George church in Lalibela, northern Ethiopia
Geological curiosity in the Ethiopian desert. (Wuthrich Didier / Shutterstock)
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View from the crater rim of Erta Ale - one of the most active vulancoes in the world - into the active, red glowing lava lake. Erta Ale is a continuously active basaltic shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia, only some kilometers from the border to Eritrea. The Afar Depression (or Danakil Depression) in the border-triangle between Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti is one of the most remote and most extreme regions of the world - it is the lowest point in Africa (- 155 metres/-550 ft below sea level) and one of the hottest places on Earth. The Danakil/Afar Depression is the product of a tectonic triple junction, where the spreading ridges that form the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden emerge on land and meet the East African Rift. Here the Earth's crust is slowly rifting apart at a rate of 1–2 centimetres (0.3–0.8 in) per year. Erta ale is ond of the most dangerous places on earth - the lat major eruptions took place in September 2005, August 2007 and November 2008.


Full Day in Danakil Erta Ale Volcano Day 4

Erta Ale Volcano

Visit the Erta Ale Volcano, one of the few places in the world with a lava lake. Hike to the top for an unforgettable sunset over the active volcano.

Salt Mines and Desert 

Explore the Danakil salt mines and the desert regions that stretch across this arid landscape.

Overnight Camping 

Camp under the stars in the Danakil Depression.

Drive to Semera End of Tour Day 5

Morning Transfer to Semera

Drive from Danakil Depression to Semera, the capital of the Afar region.

Afternoon Arrival 

Once in Semera, relax and reflect on your adventurous tour through one of the most extreme environments in the world.

End of Tour

Conclude your journey in Semera, where you can catch a flight or continue your travels across Ethiopia.

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