Horn of Africa – NEW Itinerary
fromExplore the wilder parts of Ethiopia plus Somaliland. The road trip heads through the otherworldly Danakil Depression. Passing through the hottest inhabited place on earth, visiting the lava lake at Erta Ale and witnessing the life of the salt mining Afar nomads that live in this otherwise inhospitable climate. We then visit the ancient walled city of Harar, exploring the narrow alleyways where wild Hyenas still wander before heading to Somaliland to see the stunning cave paintings at Las Geel and finish enjoying the atmosphere in the Somaliland capital Hargeisa.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Africa
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Desert
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Hiking
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Small Group
Explore the wilder parts of Ethiopia plus Somaliland. The road trip heads through the otherworldly Danakil Depression. Passing through the hottest inhabited place on earth, visiting the lava lake at Erta Ale and witnessing the life of the salt mining Afar nomads that live in this otherwise inhospitable climate. We then visit the ancient walled city of Harar, exploring the narrow alleyways where wild Hyenas still wander before heading to Somaliland to see the stunning cave paintings at Las Geel and finish enjoying the atmosphere in the Somaliland capital Hargeisa.
Then, for the truly intrepid, add on an extra 48 hours in Mogadishu with our experienced guide and security team.
Highlights
- Experience the Danakil Depression – the hottest inhabited place on earth
- Feed wild Hyenas at dusk in ancient Harar
- Explore one of the world’s least visited countries – Somaliland
- Accommodation
- Ground transport
- One internal flight (Addis Ababa to Semera)
- International flight from Hargeisa to Addis Ababa (or Hargeisa to Mogadishu if the guest is joining the Mogadishu add-on)
- Guiding
- Breakfast
- Dinner in Ethiopia outside Addis Ababa
- All meals and camping equipment when in the Danakil Depression
- Ethiopia visas ($50 each. You will require two if you return to Addis Ababa at the end of the trip)
- Somaliland Visa ($70 on arrival at the border)
- Other Meals
- Insurance
- Entrance fees
- Flights
- Drinks
We do not and cannot offer a uniform accommodation standard on our itineraries. We consider comfort, location, design, character, historical interest and whether the money we spend will go into the pockets of the local community when we make our choices of where to stay.
The accommodation will be based on you sharing a twin room. An optional single supplement is available for US$250.
- Accommodation
- Ground transport
- Three internal flights (Addis Ababa to Jinka / Arba Minch to Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa)
- International flight from Hargeisa to Addis Ababa (or Hargeisa to Mogadishu if the guest is joining the Mogadishu add-on)
- Guiding
- Breakfast
- Ethiopia visas ($50 each. You will need to get two if you return to Addis Ababa at the end of the trip)
- Somaliland Visa ($50 in Addis Ababa)
- Hargeisa airport departure tax ($41)
- Other Meals
- Insurance
- Entrance fees
- International Flights to and from Ethiopia
- Drinks
Package Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | Price (PP) Including Flights | |
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November 17, 2022 - November 26, 2022
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Available to book
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$3,950
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$0
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