Private tour in Semera Anwar A

2 nights 3 days Danakil Depression Tour

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Anwar A.

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I am Anwar, your experimented local connection to all the beautiful corners of Ethiopia. My aim is to take you both to the tangible and intangible heritages that my nation offers to the rest of humanity in this same lonely planet we all share in common. I am your unique gate to the untouched Land of Origins also known as the 13 Months of Sunshine. This unsung and little told but giant nation of Ethiopia has quite a lot to offer you a wide range of unique attractions for your holiday packages, family tours, private tours, group tours, research tours and special interest educational tours are just to name a few. A rich land in all the categories of ancient civilization that the whole world should be lectured, a multi lingual and culturally diverse nation with more than 80 different tribes living in a world wide example of peaceful coexistence, it is a land of natural wonders seen no where else on this same planet we all share in common. I was born in this unique and mosaic nation some 200Kms South of the Capital , and raised through a proper education in the capital Addis where I permanently live with my own family. I have a lifetime ample opportunity to travel and live in all the corners of this amazing country and this gave me the most qualified and powerful experience of connecting people of different origins, backgrounds, religions, life philosophy, beliefs, traditions, cultural values, languages and many more. I have been working as a Tourguide since young when I was at lower schools for I was passionate about meeting tourists from all over the globe when they come to my neighborhood Piassa area, the center of the city, and I am passionate about traveling individually for self satisfaction and self education, also as a tour leader and a personal guide. I led several tours to all the corners of Ethiopia as a personal guide and tour leader with my own uniquely designed package programs. I have been working as a qualified Civil Engineering Lecturer , Building and bridge structures designer yet my passion for tourism has taken over and here I am giving my reputed services to all types Ethiopian based tours starting from Addis with excellent vehicles and experienced drivers. Only If you are looking for a unique and off the beaten path local connection to my lovely country, then you are in the perfect place. Don't hesitate to click the button down to communicate with me for an authentic and unscripted experience that you immerse yourself by living it! One love, One Humanity, and one understanding of peace motivation! I love you all for who you are! Organized and led Several Responsible culture based Documentary projects, ( Omo valley tribes) Organized and led Photography tours to the least accessible archaic tribes of Omo valley ( Suri/Surma tribes) with renowned international photographers and photo tour leaders Gave trainings on responsible culture based tours to all Omo valley based local tour companies. A special recognition from Afar region on Extreme Adventure documentaries ( Danakil Depression) Organized and led several groups to Danakil Depression unique nature's wonder( Ertale volcano, danakil salt lakes, Dallol colorful sulfur fields) I am working as a private Tour operator and guide since 2006. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences

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Overview of your Semera tour

Danakil Depression is a destination worth exploring at least once in a lifetime. It is located in the northeastern part of Ethiopia and is full of natural wonders. Renowned travelers prefer to call it the other planet and Lunar landscape found no where on earth. It is part of the Rift Valley. The tour begins from and ends in Semera city of the region's capital. The tour covers: Local Afar people authentic culture, Ertale Active Volcano shield, Dallol valley of the colorful malodorous sulfur caked field that challenges your previous knowledge of colors and Chemistry Lab. Naturally controlled Chemical reactions happening right in front of you with a hidden Chemist behind all this. A natural wonder worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime. The tour also covers daily discussions from the Geological science point of view simplified in a way that any audience could grasp. We have specially prepared geology books that will guide you through this inhospitable place for a better understanding of the area

Your Semera tour itinerary

The highlight of the tour itinerary can be put as follows: Day 1/ pick up from the airport in Semera upon arrival and drive directly to Ertale active volcano lake. Overnight open air camping on the top of the caldera. Day2/ early in the morning after breakfast we drive directly to Dallol and visit one of the lowest points on earth-125m below sea level on a vast flat salt field, salt lakes , salt mountain cave and Dallol sulfur fields. After this we drive back to Afdera and overnight in nearby the lake open air camping. Day 3/ in the morning after breakfast we drive back to Semera where we will visit local afar tribe desert villages and interact with the locals. Later in the afternoon you will take a flight back to Addis from Semera

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

Excellent 4WD with comfortable seats and working AC as well as charging facilities

What's included
Other: Camping services with comfortable mattress, clean bedsheets, pillows , cook services(BLD) , local security and road leaders escort for all the destinations. -Unlimited amount of packed water throughout the entire trip. -All entrance and local community fees, permit for Ertale active volcano lava lake , Dallol sulfur fields
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: All entrance fees
Food Drinks Snacks
Services: Guided tour services for all the duration
Accommodation: 2 nights camping
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Domestic flights to and from Semera town are not included.
Meeting location

Semera, Afar, Ethiopia

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Other details
Tour categories
Layover
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
932514
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in Semera is perfect for travellers who are eager to explore unique natural wonders and experience the authentic culture of the local Afar people. It's ideal for those interested in geology, as the tour includes daily discussions from a geological science perspective and provides specially prepared geology books. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible.

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