Top Things to do in Mek'ele
10 Multi-day Tours in Mek'ele That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Mek'ele, Ethiopia including Tigray Churches Tour (5D and 4N), Rock hewn churches of Tigray, Afar Danakil Depression , 2 Days Dallol Trip, 3 Day Tour to the Danakil Depression, Dallol, and Earta'le Volcano , 3 Days Adventured Tour to Danakil Depression, 12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES, Explore the unique planet, Danakil Depression!, 3 Days Danakil Depression Tour, 5 Days Lalibela & Danakil Depression Tour.
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1. Tigray Churches Tour (5D and 4N)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This tour is unique because it contains , History , Religion , landscape ,culture , trekking , walking and climbing then our travelers can get all those things in this particular trip.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Airport/Departure Tax, Entrance ticket , English speaking local guide ,water , Transfer in and out ,
Exclusions: All flights & visas,Food &accomodation,Photo&video fees,Other personal expenses, Activities not mentioned on the above , Alcoholic drinks , Tips and personal expenses
Reviewed By G2201FQpatc
We did a one day tour from Axum to Wukro, stopping at the abuna yemata church.Haile was a great guide.he kept us informed about the region and the church.i must admit, scaling the rock wall with no safety equipment is not for everyone so make sure to get the full information before attempting this trip.we were supposed to do 3 churches but time simply ran out.so I recommend talking with Haile regarding time line for this excursion.i highly recommend taking this trip with sycamore Ethiopia tours. Haile was one.of the best guides we had in ethiopia.he was friendly and very informative.
2. Rock hewn churches of Tigray
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This program combines to visit the oldest rock-hewn churches of Tigray, which is divided into four different clusters: Teka Tesfa Cluster, Astibe Cluster, Gheralta Cluster and Tembien cluster. Some of the churches can be visited as a day trip from Mekelle.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, fuel cost, accomodation, domestic flights
Exclusions: alcoholic drimks, personal expenses like laundry service
Reviewed By sandrafG9623LJ
We wanted to hire a driver to take us to artisan shops and He was great. They can also do other private excursions.
3. Afar Danakil Depression
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bubbling volcano light up the night sky sulphurous mounds of yellow contort in to other worldly shapes, and mirages of camels cross lakes of salt. Laying 100m and more below sea level , the Danakil Depression is about the hottest and most inhospitable place on Planet Earth. In fact it’s so surreal that it doesn’t feel like part of planet earth at all . If you want Genuine, raw adventure few corners of the globe can Mach this overwhelming wilderness. But come prepared because with temperatures frequently saying hello to 50 Degrees and appalling roads visiting this region is more an expedition than a tour.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation full board and camping , Entrance and local guide fee for all destinations , Scout and guard fee, Unlimited Bottle of water , Domestic Flight/ Addis Abeba to Mekele 2way
Exclusions: International flight fees , Alcoholic drinks , Photograph and camera fees , Other personal interests fees
Reviewed By 419hughr
We were lucky in travelling at a time with few tourists but had a fantastic time. The company was well organised and very honest. We had good information on the trip and what was expected. Our driver/guide was the perfect balance between giving us interesting information but at the same time allowing us to explore and ask questiions that interested us. The visits to traditional tribes were senstively done and visits were playful and fun. While we were in Addis the company took good care of us. Gasaw was very professional and attentive to our needs. He took us to a very traditional coffee shop which we woud never have found on our own . The traditional dinner dancing and singing was truely memoral.
4. 2 Days Dallol Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Dallol is a unique, terrestrial hydro-thermal system in Ethiopia. It is known for its unearthly colors and mineral patterns, and the very acidic fluids that are discharging from its hydro-thermal springs.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottles of water for the trip, Local guide service, Camping Equipments, Scout and police service
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion section
Reviewed By 389chungl
We did a three days/ two nights tour in Danakil with a group. The tour itself was fantastic and the places more than impressive. Car and driver were perfect; sleeping facilities (outside) very OK. The guide was very helpful and has a good communication skills and was helping us a lot. The food was very tasty. Generally good value for the money and a very good experience.
5. 3 Day Tour to the Danakil Depression, Dallol, and Earta'le Volcano
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The 3 day tour includes the Danakil Depression, Dallol, the salt mine, and Earta'le Volcano. Usually to visit this place it will take up to 4 days, but our tour will start in a different direction, and we make it one day less than the usual tour, which is the same tour as the 4 day tour. On in the 3rd day you will return back to Mekele late afternoon, there is also an option to fly back to Addis in the evening.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Air conditioned 4WD Vehicle , Fuel surcharge, Guide , Scout , Driver allowance , Admission fee , Camping equipment , Two night camping , Transfer to Airport or Hotel
Exclusions: Any Flight , Any meal that is not included on the inclusion
Reviewed By 593martinu
Adis is great guide with huge knowledge of archeology and history. He answered all my questions and we had very nice talk about all the important places and museums we visited during our tour. We were in oldest restaurant in Adis Abeba with special atmosphere and delicious food, for people who want to try something unusual ask about honey wine there. Also we visited oldest caffe shop where you can buy nice coffee and have a talk. Thank you Adis ????????
6. 3 Days Adventured Tour to Danakil Depression
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa. Discover the amazing adventure of the afar depression (danakil depression) where the active Volcano or Erta Ale and dallol are found. If you dissed to discover this hottest region you will definitely enjoy it very much, come and explore this wonderful place of in earth with zagol Ethiopia tours.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation or camping, Transportation 4x4 , Professional local guide and scout , Entrance Fees
Exclusions: All alcoholic drinks, Tips, Any flight
Reviewed By whereia
For all travelers - hungry of Africa :)) ETHIOPIA is a chat :) Ethiopia is really awesome place to taste absolutely amazing piece of Africa. We have a wonderfoul time in Ethiopia with Zagol Ethiopia tours and the owner of this agency - Muluye Tsegaw was our personal guide. Muluye is absolutely great, openminded man and responsible guide and He become our friend :)) We really love this guy from Lalibella. He organized especially for us 10 days in Ethiopia and we called this journey : North and South. We choose Simien Mountains Trekking and Omo Valley - tribes visiting because we love the nature and people. It was fantastic choice because we have a unique experience to touch the nature in the North and the culture in the South. Simien Mountains : 4 days trekking Muluye perfectly organized it for us : we have personal guide Sahale Beza , 2 cooks and the scout with the gun . We have done a safe trek to the highest top of Mount Buahit and met a famous polish traveller - Marcin Kydryński :)) Omo Valley : 5 days tribes visiting Muluye organized flight tickets for us , car 4x4 with great driver from Ari tribe - Tedele We visit almost 9 tribes: Ari, Mursi, Turmi, Caro, Oromi, Bersanech and amazing Hammers - to see the unique experience " BULL JUMPING " Everything was great with a sounds of music of Hamelinal Abate, taste of great injera and Ethiopian wine and Yergacheff coffee. Muluye also organized for us a great dinner in Abbesha2000 Thank You Muluye - You have new friends in Poland
7. 12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 39 reviews
Enjoy this tour with a visit to four stunning attractions in Ethiopia... if your criteria includes both landscapes (Highland and Lowland). Other than that there is a visit to one of the wonders of the world which is the rock hewn churches of Lalibela and Tigray, a medieval monolithic churches
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Danakil and Simien Mountain Full Board, Domestic flights Three flight with Ethiopian airlines, Accommodation with breakfast outside Simien and Danakil, Transfers and sightseeing’s in tourist standard vehicle, Entry fees to sights of interest as per itinerary, Guide services by our professional English speaking local staffs, All taxes
Exclusions: All items not shown as included
Reviewed By 290nataliiad
I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.
8. Explore the unique planet, Danakil Depression!
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
- Guaranteed (no quorum) small sized group tours - Guaranteed window seat - Gas masks are available - WIFI where network is available
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Sleeping bags/Blankets, Gas masks, WIFI, 5 litres of bottled water per person per day , Guaranteed window seat
Exclusions: Gratuities, Domestic & international flights, Visa, Personal Insurance , Personal expenses , Any additional tour activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary , Alcoholic beverages
Reviewed By TravelLover654
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) since my parents are 60+. However Tesfa (one of the owners and our guide) organised everything extremely well. He ensured everything was clean and the food was cooked well and to our taste. He planned the tour very well so we were walking at night or early morning when it wasn't very hot and then driving in AC cars in the heat of the day. He also tried to organise so we would get to places first or when there were not many people so we could enjoy the full natural beauty. He is very knowledgable and looked after us very well. He cares a lot about the local people and supporting them in a positive way, which we appreciated a lot. The drivers, chef and whole team were very good. I would highly recommend Magma Flow Tours for a tour to Danakil. They are based in Mekele and specialise in these tours so are a great company to choose for your trip!
9. 3 Days Danakil Depression Tour
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 84 reviews
The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, Permits, All enterance fees
Exclusions: Any alcholic drinks, Any personal Item like internet , fax, telephone
Reviewed By 290nataliiad
I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.
10. 5 Days Lalibela & Danakil Depression Tour
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
This tour includes the world famous 11 rock cut Lalibela churches and the very special Danakil Tour to the permanent active volcano Erta Ale, the hottest spot on this planet and also the lowest place on earth. Apart from those highlights you will see and smell Sulphur lakes, watch salt cutting workers in the desert and camel- caravans plodding in the sand. The conditions are not easy- the oldest customer we had was a 73 year old lady though. Anyway, also this tour calls for fit people.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Transfer from/to the airport, 4 nights accommodation, An English speaking professional Lalibela churches tour guide, Transport with a latest model Toyota 4WD land cruisers with an experienced English speaking driver/guide throughout the tour, all fuel expenses and drivers allowances, Non-Alcoholic Beverages with meals 3 times a day (breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and plenty bottles of water in the Danakil Depression, Local guide service for the Afar region, Cooking, and camping equipment, Scout, solders and police to escort the tour in Danakil Depression, Camels, Experienced cook throughout the whole tour, Sleeping bag (But its highly recommended to bring your own), Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Entrance fee for Lalibela churches ($50), food and drinks in Lalibela and Mekele city, Tip for guides and drivers, souvenirs from the Afar people, personal insurance
Reviewed By 776lawrencef
I had a 2 day tour (April 29-30) of the Lalibela churches with Achenef Enegdaw as my tour guide. I saw several churches when I arrived. Stayed over night and saw the remainder the next morning before I flew back to Addis Ababa. He was an outstanding tour guide steeped in the history and religion of the churches. He was excellent and filled me with information as we walked through and around the 11 rock hewn churches. It was one of the great experiences of my adult life. I have been traveling in Africa for almost 30 years, and have never has such a profound emotional and spiritual experience as I did in Lalibela.
