ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia's standouts.
The 10 most popular things to do in Ethiopia. From the rock churches of Lalibela to the Danakil salt flats to the tribes of the Omo Valley, the experiences worth the trip.
3 days in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Erta Ale sunrise lava lake, Dallol colors, salt mining, and Lake Assal, with meals and permits.
“We traveled with this agency to the Erta Ale volcano area and the Danakil Depression, contracted with them for April 20-21-22, 2025. I would like to comment on their appalling treatment, lies, financial damage (more than €1,500), and, abovRead more”
3 days from Semera into Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression. Visit Lake Assale, Dallol, Erta Ale, and Afdera saltpans with guided camping.
“Both 3 Days Danakil Depression and 3 Days omo tribes trip were amazing, we saw a lot of interesting attractions. The organization of this company is incredible. Everything is synchronized so that you can enjoy your stay to the fullest.”
3 days through Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Dallol sunrise, Erta Ale lava-lake camping, and Lake Asale salt caravans, with guides and meals.
“Highly recommend this tour, super guided, all perfect organised, great food, transport and unforgettable memories 👍🏻”
3 days and 2 nights in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression with early starts, ranger escort, Dallol geothermal scenery, and salt-camp comfort.
“Zero (0) Stars... After booking this tour and receiving confirmation from Viator, I was left stranded at the airport on my scheduled tour date. Find another option if you're looking to get to the Danakil Depression.”
2-night Danakil trip in Ethiopia: Erta Ale at dawn, Dallol crater colors, salt markets, camel caravans, and full-board meals.
“My experience in the Danakil Depression both in Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano was truly unforgettable, and it's all thanks to Gashaw. His an incredible coordination, leadership, and passion made the journey so special. Your knowledge and dedication are unmatched.”
4-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar to camp in Ethiopia’s highlands, with an English-speaking crew, tents, and chances to see geladas.
“The hike was great, but wouldn’t recommend it for the dry season. I can imagine it’s amazing after the rains. The crew was very helpful, the chef put in lots of effort and all my needs were taken care of. I would suggest that the guide do a saRead more”
A 6-day Bale Mountains trek from Dinsho to Harenna Forest, with wildlife-focused days, full board camping, and helpful local guides.
“It was a great trip all in all that was very well planned. Our guide Awel was very knowledgeable and extremely kind. He went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were met. I did not feel unsafe during the entire trip and Awel made sRead more”
Addis Ababa Forest Spa day in Entoto at Kuriftu Resort: one-hour massage, steam sauna, jacuzzi dips, plus scenic pickup-and-walk views.
“Amazing ! I couldn’t expect more than that . Fantastic ‘”
A small-group 3-day Afar adventure: Lake Afdera, Erta Ale’s boiling lava camp, Dallol geothermal colors, and salt-mining on camels.
“We connected with Kiros of Lucy Ethiopia Tours and he gave us one of our best overland adventure experiences across the hard-to-believe alien landscape of the Danakil desert and Erta Ale volcano in the Afar region. Top notch driver and guiRead more”
3 days into Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Erta Ale lava lake, Lake Afrera salt mining, and Dallol’s acid colors.
“We had been planning with my office colleagues to visit northern Ethiopia, Danakil Depression, a place that felt like another planet, we were told!”
