Men and volcanoes of Danakil

The valley of the Great Rift is very volcanic and the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest deserts in the world, includes two famous volcanoes: the Erta Ale with its very active lava lake and Dallol offering lunar landscapes, crater volcanic with pools of multicolored acids. The salt lake as far as the eye can see is the meeting point of the extractors and salt caravans.
Under a blazing sun the Afar people and the Tigrayans of the region roam the desert with their camel caravans transporting to Mekele the salt plates extracted, cut on the spot.
You are in this region about 123 meters below sea level.
The Danakil desert, due to very hot weather, is not accessible all year round. Travel can take place between October and April. Going to the Danakil is not improvised and it is mandatory that your stay is organized by a professional agency. This requires some infrastructure, comfort is almost non-existent and traffic conditions are very controlled. An Afar guide, soldiers accompany you during all the time you spend in this region. Vehicles that allow you to access this area need very good conditions and an extra vehicle is always recommended for your journey to Erta Ale. The Danakil Desert is an unforgettable adventure, but it requires not neglecting your travel conditions, being in good physical condition and if the military decides it cannot access certain areas.
This trip will start from Mekele and include all the organization during the days in Danakil. It can also start from Addis Ababa.