Ethiopian Adventure to Great Rift Valley and Sof Omar Caves
The Great Rift Valley is a giant tear across the earth’s surface visible even from space. An amazing Ethiopian Adventure!
The Great Rift Valley walls rise sheer on either side to towering heights and floor of 50 km. It is an inhospitable desert with many points more than 100 meters (328 feet) below sea level and noon-time temperatures soaring above 50C (122F).
The landscape of the Danakil seems carved from the infernos of hell; with frequent earth tremors and several still-active volcanoes.
An uninhabitable as this place may seem, it is nevertheless a home to thousands of afar nomads. The valley is also studded with lakes and savannah grassland offering visitors a true safari experience.
Continue your trip to the stunning Sof Omar caves, spectacular and extensive underground caverns that stretch 16km.
Visitors make their way armed with torches and map far into the bowels of the earth to an extraordinary number of arched portals, high eroded ceilings, and deep echoing chambers.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival.
Day 2: Fly to Mekele.
Day 3: Drive to Ahmedile.
Day 4: Excursion to Lake Asale Salt mining.
Day 5: Drive to the base of Ertaela volcano.
Day 6: Hike to the summit of the volcano.
Day 7: Trek back to the base and drive to Ahmedile.
Day 8: Hike and drive to Afrera Lakes.
Day 9: Drive to Asaita.
Day 10: Game drive at Awash National Park
Day 11: Relax at Lake Langano.
Day 12: Drive to Bale Mountains National park.
Day 13: Hike to Sofomar Caves.
Day 14: Drive back to Addis
Day 15: Departure.
vital statistics
- Highlights: An Ethiopian adventure to the Danakil depression in one of the planet’s striking geographical feature, The Great Rift Valley. Also explore Sofomar caves, spectacular underground caverns that stretch 16km.
- Price: £2,300.00 (€2,726.00/$3,717.00) to £2,975.00 (€3,526.00/$4,808.00)
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, All taxes, Porters, Local information/maps, Guide, Tour leader, Luggage transfers, Hire car, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Equipment, Instruction, Lift pass, Permits/entrance fees, Meals as indicated, Insurance
- Meals: All Meals
- Duration: 15 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: The Trip's Dates, Group Size, Prices Etc Can Be Tailored To Your Best Interest. Please Feel Free To Let Us Know Your Ideas.
- Action Grade: Active - You will be on the go most of the time.
- Suitable for: Advanced, Intermediate
- Where:
Africa / Middle East
- Ethiopia-- Southern Ethiopia--- Danakil Depression--- Rift Valley Lakes
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- All the hotels are independent, owned and run by the locals who also hire their staffs mainly from the residents. They also have their responsible travel policies in place and strive to provide environmental friendly services. Accommodation at Addis are locally owned hotels known for their excellent customer service and located at 5 and 20 minutes drive from the Air port. All restaurants we use are locally owned who mainly get their source of man power mainly from the locals. At camping sites, we provide facilities like tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags. Perfect for your Ethiopian Adventure to the Great Rift Valley.
- Rooms: Double, Family, Triple, Tea & coffee facilities, Some with balcony, Fan, Smoking & non-smoking rooms
- Property: Hifi System, 24 Hour Reception, On site restaurant, Multilingual Staff, Equipment storage available, Equipment hire on site, Equipment hire can be arranged, Fridge, Clothes dryer
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