Camel Trekking Tour

Imagine a wondrous epic adventure on the way to Denakil Desert, considered one of the most arresting places on earth and home to abundant wild and bird life, which could be coupled with a camel ride.

Destinations Covered: Asmara, Massawa, Foro, Erafile, Gelalo, Buri Peninsula, and more.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Asmara.

Upon arrival at Asmara International Airport, you will be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Asmara- Filfil- Massawa (Overnight Massawa)

Drive from Asmara via a zigzag road to Keren- one of Eritrea’s most attractive towns. As time allows, visit the charming town of Keren which was once a favorite resort for European visitors because of the temperate climate and fertile soil, and a place where the decisive battles of WWII were carried out between the British and the Italians. Some of the things to see in Keren include the famous Mariam Dearit inside a Baobab, the British and Italian cemeteries of World War II, the old Railway Station from the 1930s, the 19th-century Tigu Egyptian Fort and St. Antony Romanesque Church and the old Mosque.

Day 3: Massawa – Foro – Adulis – Zula – Erafaile – Gelalo (Overnight Gelalo)

Drive from Massawa to the ancient port of Adulis and the Gulf of Zula. The epic adventure starts in Massawa. Striking and diversified topographies, punctuated by scenic bays and inlets to the Red Sea, abundant bird and wildlife, spectacular views, and refreshing coastline are part of this terrain.

Heading South of Massawa, you come across Emba Gedem (Mount Gedem – a mountain chain rising 1000m above sea level and stretching some 30km) – home to acacia woodland, and Ostriches, Gazelles, terrestrial and marine birds. The town of Foro is situated at the end of the mountain range.

Visit the ancient port of Adulis and the Gulf of Zula, located some 6km from Foro. The village of Erafaile, popular for its hot springs, lies at the end of the Gulf of Zula.

Day 4: Gelalo – Buri Peninsula – Gelalo (Overnight Gelalo)

Drive to Buri Peninsula, situated on the Danakil east of the Gulf of Zula renowned for its volcanoes and wildlife. Visit the Buri Peninsula noted for its spectacular landscape of semi-desert and Acacia woodlands with basaltic lava flow, while the shorelines are dotted with mangrove forest dominated by Avicinnia marina, an important breeding ground for fish and crustaceans.

It is also home to a number of wildlife species such as a high population of the endangered African wild ass, Dorcas and summering gazelles, ostrich, jackals, and others. At its mouth sits an important archeological site known as “Abdur Reef” -where it is believed that the earliest human beings first set about to exploit marine resources some 125,000 years ago.

Day 5: Gelalo- Wongobo Crater – Buya – Erafaile – Massawa (Overnight Massawa)

Travel from Gelalo by Erafaile to Massawa. En route visit a striking site called Wongobo Crater which is enclosed by a mountain chain, and covered by acacia woodland that would make it a nice habitat for wildlife like Gazelles and Ostriches.

Right after Wongobo, sits another famous archeological site called Buya. An old cranium of Hominoid dating 1.5 million years old, and fossils of extinct species such as Rhino, Elephant, and others are also discovered here.

Day 6: Massawa – Gurgusum beach swimming, Rest, and Recreation (Overnight Massawa)

In the morning, visit the port city of Massawa – City of Islands and the ‘Pearl of the Red Sea’, a city which for centuries has been one of the region’s most important ports. With its exquisite Turkish-style architecture and shopping arcades, beautiful mosques, and delicious seafood, Massawa is the perfect destination to cater to all tastes. In addition to the city’s attractions, pristine beaches and enjoyable swimming are available just a short distance from the city center. Visit the colorful Rashaida tribes the last Semitic people to arrive in Eritrea.

The magnificent Rashaida women are known for their black and red geometrically patterned dresses, their long and heavy veil – burga – elaborately embroiled with silver threads, beads, and sometimes seed peals.

Day 7: Massawa – Ghindae – Asmara (Overnight Asmara)

Drive back from Massawa enjoying the spectacular scenery of peaks and valleys all the way to Asmara.

Day 8: Free day in Asmara. Transfer to the airport for Departure.