This two week luxury adventure takes you across the Northern and Southern Highlands of Ethiopia, into the kaleidoscopic landscape of the Danakil Depression, and to the farthest corners of the Lower Omo Valley. You'll travel by private helicopter providing exclusive access to the country's most exceptional destinations, and stay overnight in luxury lodges, hotels, and exclusive tented camps.

This remarkable adventure takes you to a selection of Ethiopia's most dramatic destinations by private helicopter. Soar above the rock churches of Tigray and Lalibela, the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Simien Mountains, and the volcanoes and acid springs of the Danakil Depression before touching down to explore on foot. Spend the night in luxury hotels and Ethiopia's finest lodges.

The Danakil Depression is one of the hottest, lowest, and driest places on the planet. In the northernmost pocket of Ethiopia, it is home to salt lakes, lava lakes, volcanoes and neon acid springs. The remoteness of the Danakil combined with its extreme climate and striking visuals make it among the most remarkable destinations on the planet.

Join a group of like-minded explorers and drive into the Danakil Depression in convoy. One of the most geologically fascinating destinations on the planet, the Danakil Depression is renowned as the hottest place on Earth. Discover the kaleidoscopic landscape of the Dallol cinder cone volcano, float in the hyper-saline Lake Afrera, and walk with the camel caravans and Afar people in this remote corner of Ethiopia.

Take the road less travelled and explore the arid east and volcanic north of Ethiopia. As the journey continues, the landscape morphs from lush forests, valleys and waterfalls, to vast deserts dotted with expansive salt flats, lava lakes, and volcanoes.

For those wanting just a brief introduction to the alien landscape of the Danakil Depression, it is possible to take a day trip from the base town of Mekele. Be prepared for a lot of time in a vehicle!

A true adventure across the northernmost reaches of Ethiopia. Experience community trekking on the plateaus of Tigray, where horizons stretch for miles, distant mountain peaks morph into hazy silhouettes lit by the evening sun, and pockets of light and shadow dance on the undulating surface of the Tigrayan valleys below. Discover the alien environment of the Danakil Depression, home to lava lakes, acid springs, and sprawling salt lakes. With stunning scenery matched only by the charm and warmth of local Ethiopian hospitality, this trip is a sensory experience that’s as emotionally arresting as it is visually striking.