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Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Afar

Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

About Danakil Depression

Descend into a landscape of extremes where neon-colored sulfur springs bubble alongside one of Earth's only permanent lava lakes. This otherworldly terrain below sea level offers glimpses into planetary geology in action.

Region
Afar
Typical stay
3-4 days
Best time to visit
November to February
Location
Mekele, Afar

Highlights of Danakil Depression

  • Erta Ale lava lake
  • Dallol sulfur springs
  • Salt flats
  • Below sea level
  • Afar culture

Things to see and do

  • Erta Ale Volcano
  • Dallol Sulfur Springs
  • Salt Flats
  • Lake Afdera
  • Salt Caravans
  • Afar Villages
  • Colorful Hydrothermal Fields
  • Below Sea Level Point

Photos

Danakil Depression: photo 2
Danakil Depression: photo 3

Map

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Maximum 8 participants

3-4 days
Mekele
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Tours that include Danakil Depression

Danakil Depression Expedition
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3 Days

Mekele, Afar

Danakil Depression Expedition

Journey to one of Earth's most extreme environments - the Danakil Depression, with its sulfur springs, salt flats, active volcanoes, and colorful hydrothermal fields creating an otherworldly landscape at 125 meters below sea level.

  • Erta Ale Volcano
  • Dallol Sulfur Springs
  • Lake Afdera Salt Mining
6-12 travelersChallenging4.9 (38)
From$650 / person
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