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Goal of this expedition is 3 night stay at the 613 m high volcano Erta Ale in the desert Danakil, the coulorfull volcano Dallol, Lake Afrera, Lake Asale and other volcanic sites in Djibouti.
We will fly from Addis Abeba strait to Makale. From Makale we will use 4x4 drive transport and finally on Erta Ale the local help with transport camels. Cooks, guides, great food, all water supply, permits and hotels will be organized on this unique expedition.
Following news and details! (last update: (June, 14th, 2010) The political situation in Ethiopia makes expedition possible at the moment. Still, special travel care has to be taken and the Dankail is not a place without any risk (bandits, local fightings, land mines, threat because of the desert heat) for visitors. It's an EXPEDITION destination.
Program:
The program may change a little bit because of current improvements and flights.(see update).
Meeting 20:30 in Germany for departure with flight ET, departure usually at 23:15
1. day
Arrival in Addis 07:25; transfer to the hotel; dinner in the hotel restaurant
2. day Flight from Addis to Makale; transfer to the hotel; rock church Gueralta; dinner in the hotel restaurant
3. day Start with 4x4 vehicles via Bere Ale to lake Assale (Amadela); camp
4. day Drive and excursion at Dallol; visit of springs and red salt; camp at Amadela
5. day Visit of the saltmining and the Danakil desert; camp near Mandelu, excursion to Cathrine
6. day Going south with our 4x4 to Kusravat (camels); by 4x4 to Erta Ale base camp (150m)
7. day In the night start to the caldera of Erta Ale (613m) - the luggage will be carryed by camels; camp
8. day This is a full day at the volcano; camp
9. day Another full day (#3) at the volcano; camp
10. day Hike down from Erta Ale and drive to Lake Afrera; camp site
11. day From Lake Afrera drive to Logia (hot sring); hotel near Logia
12. day Drive via lake Abbe into Djibouti; camp
13. day Visit of lake Asale; camp
14. day Drive to the coast of Djibouti; hotel ; dinner at restaurant
15. day Transfer to the airport; flight from Djibouti (via Addis?) to Germany - arrival next day
The costs of a participation is about 2.980,- Euro per person (8 participants), based on 3 cars for the transport in the Danakil.
Our service includes all food, the compleate ground logistics (4xwheel drivers, cooks, camels, transfers in Addis, Hotels, camp equippment, permits, local guides and staff.
Up to you are the costs of the visa on arrival (about 25,- USD); the flight to Ethiopia Addis and further oon to Makale and retourn (Ethipian Airlines retourn ticket is about 1000,- Euro); costs for extra air-cargo (20 kg are incl.) of your personal equipment (about 20,- Euro per kilogram); departure tax if required.
Detailed maps and informaition will be hand over before departure.
Necessary documents and vaccinations:
- A passport good for at least half a year when entering Ethiopia is required.
- A visa is obligatory for everyone could be replyed at least 4 weeks before the arrival in Ethiopia at the ethiopian embassy in your country or on arrival by plane in Addis. The visa costs are about 25,- US$.
- A valuable yellowfeever vaccination is required for entering the country. We recomment also Hepatitis A (eventually B), Thyphus, Polio, Tetanus and standby medicine for malaria tropica (Mephloquine), although we are not in dangerous areas for malaria.
Customs declaration:
Professional film and foto aquipment has to be declared by entering and leaving the country. A list of equippment has to be hand over to me at least 2 month ahead of departure.
Climate:
We have chosen the winter (Nov.until Feb.) for our expedition. This is the dry season in the highlands and the coldest season in the desert with no chance of rain and about 40 degrees celsius.
General safety advise:
Check with your doctor if your phisical conditions are good for eventually 50°Celsius in the desert, basic food at some days, little comfort in the camp and sometimes low hygienic standards.
Note: All participants of this expedition have their own responsibility due to danger of volcanic activity, the desert in general and local gunmen.
Special Equipment:
Powersupply for video, computers and light. All these systems should be fully charged before leaving your home country and again before leaving Addis Abeba/ Makale.
General Travel Equipment:
The list of basic travel equipment, which we will hand over to you at a later point, is based on our experiences and is to be understood as a support of your planning.
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