Lake Assal

★ 4.5🇩🇯 Djibouti CitySuggested visit Half day

Natural SceneryDesert Expeditions

Africa's lowest point — a salt-crystal world 155 metres below sea level.

Overview

Among the saltiest water bodies on Earth, Lake Assal sits 155 metres below sea level, ringed by blinding white salt flats against black basalt and turquoise water.

Highlights

•Three-colour salt landscape
•Salt pans against black lava

Practical tips

•No shade or supplies — carry water
•Avoid long swims in the hypersaline lake

Practical information

Best time: Nov-Feb

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