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The 10 Best Mekele Tours & Danakil Departures

10 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $129

Almost nobody comes to Mekele for Mekele: it is the staging town for the Danakil and the Gheralta churches. These 10 trips leave from here, with convoy departure days, permit handling and vehicle standard set out plainly.

Danakil 3 days tour - Erta Ale at night and sunrise
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Danakil 3 days tour

1.Danakil 3 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $650Our pick

Review of the 3-day Danakil tour from Mekele, with Erta Ale, Lake Afrera, Dallol, camping, meals, transport, costs, and practical advice.

“We took 3 days tour to Danakil,that was really super exciting & professionally organized.Me & my wife really love it.Amazing landscape and beautiful place,the volcano but there was little lava.Highly recommended!!”

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Two Days Tigray Churches Trip - Debre Damo and Ethiopia’s early Christian story
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Two Days Tigray Churches Trip

2.Two Days Tigray Churches Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $410

Review of a two-day Tigray churches tour from Mekele, including Debre Damo, Gheralta churches, guides, costs, climbs, and practical tips.

“Ho fatto questo tour con un amica,pensavo che potessero essere una bella esperienza ed invece ha superato di tantissimo le mie aspettative! Un posto fantastico che consiglio a tutti! Con ETT ho fatto due tour e ci siamo trovate benissimo! Consiglio a tutti di vivere questa bella esperienza e di farla con professionalità!”

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3 days tour Danakil Depression (Dallol & Erta Ale) - Day one: from Tigray roads to Erta Ale after dark
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3 days tour Danakil Depression (Dallol & Erta Ale)

3.3 days tour Danakil Depression (Dallol & Erta Ale)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $500

Review of a 3-day Danakil Depression tour from Mekelle, with Erta Ale, Dallol, Lake Asale, 4WD travel, meals, and practical advice.

“Family of 6 did a 3 day, 2 night tour in Danakil Depression. The region is stunning but before getting there we were worried about the basic accommodation/ infrastructure (e.g. sleeping on mattresses under the stars and lack of toilets) siRead more”

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2 Days Dallol Trip - Salt mining at Ragad and Asebo
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2 Days Dallol Trip

4.2 Days Dallol Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $307

Explore Dallol from Mekele on a two-day Danakil trip with salt caravans, acidic springs, Lake Assal, camping, meals, and local guides.

“Good drivers, amazing company. we enjoyed the soup at dinner and the campfire at Afdera lake. Dallol is like going in to another planet! can recommend this agency.”

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Abuna Yemata Guh, Maryam and Daniel Korkor (if time allows) - The drive from Mekele into Tigray
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Abuna Yemata Guh, Maryam and Daniel Korkor (if time allows)

6.Abuna Yemata Guh, Maryam and Daniel Korkor (if time allows)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $180

Climb to Abuna Yemata Guh, explore Tigray’s cliff churches, and see Maryam and Daniel Korkor on a demanding day trip from Mekele.

“This was an amazing experience. The guides were very kind and knowledgeable. The view from Abuna Yemata Guh is truly breathtaking and worth the effort. It’s a must do activity for anyone visiting the area. Highly recommended!”

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3 Day Tour of Geralta Churches Tigray Church's - Day 1: From Mekele to Abune Yemata Guh
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3 Day Tour of Geralta Churches Tigray Church’s

7.3 Day Tour of Geralta Churches Tigray Church’s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $399

Review of a 3-day Tigray church tour from Mekele, with cliff churches, mountain hikes, private guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“It was wonderful trip the communication was wonderful our driver guide Gebre sorry if i spelling wrong was very polite ane good communication skil we spent two night in Geralta the view was wonderful highly recommended .”

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Day trip to Tigray Churches - The early drive from Mekele to Hawzien
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Day trip to Tigray Churches

8.Day trip to Tigray Churches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $205

Review of Tigray’s Maryam Korkor, Daniel Korkor, and Abuna Yemata Guh churches, with climb details, value, fitness tips, and booking advice.

“I was actually trying to come last year but then I decided not to because of the conflict. Three years ago, the cloud of Covid descended on the planet, all travel ceased. Then with the conflict that embroiled Tigray from Nov 2020, there was nRead more”

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Mekele City Tour - Five useful things to know before booking
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Mekele City Tour

9.Mekele City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $150

Review of Mekele City Tour, with Yohannes IV Palace, markets, coffee ceremony, monuments, views, price, timing, and booking advice.

“We were 3 friends and we booked our city tour with sycamore Ethiopia tours. we were welcomed by the representative of the company from Mekele Airport . They showed us the beautiful city of Mekelle. Mainly we visited ,Yohhans IV, open marRead more”

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Tigray Mountain Church's Day Trip from Mekele - The 7:30 a.m. departure from Mek’ele
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Tigray Mountain Church’s Day Trip from Mekele

10.Tigray Mountain Church’s Day Trip from Mekele

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $160

Review of Tigray Mountain Church’s day trip from Mek’ele, with Abune Yemata Guh, Mariam Korkor, hikes, price, and practical tips.

“If you would like a thrilling day with beautiful nature, old cultural heritage and exiting climbing this is the tour for you! I can fully recommend to go with Great Ethiopians Tours & Travel on this tour to the cave churches to see 1500 years old paintiRead more”

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