Danakil Depression

The Danakil Depression lies in the northern Afar region of Ethiopia, about 125 m below sea level. It is a geological depression with salt flats, lava lakes and colourful sulphur springs. Travellers join guided desert expeditions to see the volcanic and mineral landscapes and to camp in the open.

Elevation

-125 m

Coordinates

14.2417° N, 40.3000° E