We possible start early after an early
breakfast, drive to Dodom (at the base of Erta Ale). The 80 km distance passing
through changing the landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and occasional palm
lined oasis. After passing several small hamlets scattered here and there in
this desert land, Dodom is about 17km from Erta Ale and it takes about 3 -4 hrs
trekking. Early dinner and trek up to Erta Ale. There will be camels transport for all the camping
materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and
water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the
dramatic action of the boiling lava. Erta Ale ranks one of the most alluring
and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia. Erta Ale
contains the world’s only permanent lava lake. Erta Ale is 613 meters, one of
only five in the world, at the summit.
Overnight Camping on the top of the mountain