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Erta Ale, whose name means smoking mountain in the Afar language, is a shield volcano with one of the few long-lived lava lakes on Earth. The places to visit in Erta Ale include the crater rim, reached by a night hike and where glowing lava can often be seen. Camping on the rim is simple, so go only with an experienced operator and check current conditions.
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October to March
Amharic (with Oromo, Tigrinya and Somali widely spoken)
Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
e-Visa required (apply online before travel)
The Budget, Premium and Luxury prices shown above are per-person starting points for a trip to Erta Ale. Your final price depends on your travel dates, number of nights, hotel category, number of travellers and the sightseeing you choose. Share your plan in the form above and we will send an exact quote.
Visa rules for Erta Ale are shown in the Essential Travel Information panel above and can change at short notice. Our team checks the current requirement for your dates and tells you exactly which documents you need before you book.
See the Best Time To Visit guide above for the ideal months. We also factor in weather, local festivals and seasonal prices when we suggest dates for your Erta Ale holiday.
Yes. Every Erta Ale package is 100% customisable – you choose the cities, the number of nights in each, the hotel category and the activities, and we build the itinerary around you.
Packages usually include hotel stays, airport transfers, sightseeing and daily breakfast. International flights, visa assistance, travel insurance and private transfers can be added on request.
Fill in the Plan Your Custom Trip form at the top of this page or chat with us on WhatsApp. You will get a personalised quote for Erta Ale, usually within 2 hours, and we confirm everything with you before you pay.

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