About this destination

One of the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth, the Danakil Depression offers an otherworldly landscape of neon-colored hydrothermal fields, active volcanoes, and vast salt pans. Visitors can witness the bubbling lava lake of Erta Ale, the colorful sulfur springs of Dallol, and the traditional salt mining caravans of the Afar people.

What to expect

• Erta Ale Active Volcano
• Dallol Sulfur Springs
• Vast Salt Pans
• Lowest Point in Africa
• Unique Afar Culture