Day 1
Fly to Mekele. Upon arrival, meet the crew to start the Danakil expedition. Drive to Ahmedela, passing through the small town of Berhale where the camels stop before they proceed to the northern highlands.
Overnight camping in Ahmedela
Day 2
In the early morning, drive to Ragad, where the local tribe, the Afar, are mining salt from the ground, cutting it into rectangular pieces and loading it on the camels. Continue driving ahead to Dallol (116 meters below sea level), one of the lowest places in the world. Drive back to Mekele to fly back to Addis Ababa in the evening.
End of the tour.
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