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Photographic-Tour Dallol, Vulcano Erta Ale and the Saltlake Asala
The landscape of the Danakil Desert in the northernmost part of The Rift Valley will
be incomparable. The Danakil lies 119 metres below sea-level and is amongst the hottest
places on earth. That is why we visit the area in winter time.
At other times temperatures above 55o C are not unusual! We will be rewarded with a landscape without equal: the Dallol will thrill us all!
Also the rest of the Danakil region with the huge salt lake and camel caravans is very photogenic!
We will climb the Ert'Ale Volcano and experience the imposing molten seething magma in one of only three volcanic magma 'lakes' in the world. The colours of the glowing lava will be a beauty for the eye to behold and to photograph.
Some Highlights of the Tour are
- The volcanic lake of Ert'Ale Volcano
- The Danakil Desert and The Rift Valley
- Salt lakes in Danakil and Camel caravans
- long camel caravans in the desert Danakil
We offer the best of Quality everywhere
- only 3 guests per Landcruiser
- the best of catering and wide variety of provisions as is our style in our other destinations
- an extra vehicle for all the catering equipment
- Full board and lodging including mineral water and Cola.
- Top quality camping gear as in Namibia!
- Optimal time and light for travelling with much time at destinations
- Tour guides with detailed knowledge & experience of the country
- a maximum of 13 participants per group
Itinerary (full Details after registration)
Addis Ababa only a short stay
In the Southern Omo Valley with different Native tribes
Flight to Mekele
Desert Danakil
Stay at Dallol and Lake Asala
Salt lake with Dallol and Camel caravans
Ert'Ale Volcano
Back to Mekele and Addis Abeba
Booking form as pdf and Conditions of Travel
Dates 2012 Fototours Dallol, Erta Ale and Caravans
Dates 2012
Tour 1 18.11. - 27.11.2012 10 days CHF 6'580.- free space
Tour 2 25.11. - 04.12.2012 10 days CHF 6'580.- free space
Tour 3 02.12. - 11.12.2012 10 days CHF 6'580.- free space
Tour 4 09.12. - 18.12.2012 10 days CHF 6'580.- free space
Price with 10 guests
Duration
10 days
Minimum
10 pax, max 13 pax
program 9 days
Fly to Addis Abeba, fly to Mekele, drive to the Danakil to Dallol (2 nights) and also see the camelherdes,
Drive back to Mekele, fly bach to Addis, Daytour to the Geladas, Fly back to Frankfurt.
Day 1 Flight from Frankfurt toAddis Abeba, Overnight
Day 2 Early moring flight to Mekele, then drive to Amadela in the Danakil desert
Day 3 Phototime at Dallol, late afternoon Caravans ot hte camels
Day 4 Drive to Erta Ale and climb the crater in the night
Day 5 Stay on the vulcano Erta Ale, 2nd night
Day 6 Drive back to Amadela, Caravans
Day 7 Phototime at Dallol, Caravans and soltworkers
Day 8 Drive back to Mekele, overnight
Day 9 Flight back to Addis Abeba, before midnight fly back to Frankfurt
Day 10 Landing at Frankfurt 05.50 am
You can also take part of the tour up from Addis Abeba.
So you only book the landarrangement.
Ask us for your price!
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The cultur part Lalibela (3 days, 2 overnights) you can add to each program
If you join the tour in Addis Abeba you only book the landarrangement.
We deduct then ~ US $ 600 from the tripcost for the flight.
Booking form as pdf and Conditions of Travel
Included in price
Scheduled flight Zurich-Addis Ababa-Zurich
On the trip full board. Mineral water & soft drinks according to itinerary
Double room
Entrance fees according to itinerary
Domestic flights according to itinerary
Not included are
Journey to Zurich
Airport taxes
Obligatory cancellation travel insurance
Visa ( purchased on arrival approx. 20 US$ )
Optional excursions and fees
Tips for local guide and driver 100 US $
Personal hotel expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Single room supplement charge ~ US $ 240
Possible fees for photographing or filming.
Photographic costs
Money needs for the trip:
- Photography costs according to need
- Pocket money US $ 100 - 150
Degree of Difficulty of theTrip
Our viewpoints and photographic spots are easily accessible.
A few spots that we visit are at 2300 metres above sea level.
No special training is needed except perhaps to ascend the Ert'Ale.
We need 4-4,5 hrs for the ascent which we do at night because it is cooler then..
We spend the night at the peak.
He who wishes to, can linger at the crater rim.
The descent also takes 3 to 4 hrs.
We recommend hiking shoes with a good tread on the sole. The Lava has sharp edges !
Vaccinations & Malaria prophylaxis
Highly recommended:
Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio vaccine
Hepatitis
Yellow fever
Malaria prophylaxis with Malarone
During our travel times there should only be a few or no mosquitoes around...
Good Vehicles
Because the single photographic sites are sometimes very far apart with long distances to travel between them, we
are of the opinion that there should only be 3 guests per vehicle.
You will therefore have the greatest possible comfort.
The vehicles are 5-door Landcruisers in good condition and have forward facing seats!
On other Ethiopian tours there are usually 4-5 guests in a Landcruiser.....with us there are only 3!
The roads in the south are rough and dusty.
An unforgettable Photographic tour is offered with the unimaginable North-East Africa themes.
The trip is in the form of an expedition !
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