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Lake Assal Day Trip from Djibouti

4.8 (62 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation
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Lake Assal Day Trip from Djibouti

About this activity

The uniqueness and specificity of this circuit lies in three aspects: in addition to walking on the lowest place in Africa, during this excursion you will discover the caravan of salt ancestral practice of Afar tribes and also be immersed in the local culture.

finally and above all, even with the naked eye in the open air, the separation on the tectonic plates, a unique geological phenomenon in the world.

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At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
Arabic, English, French
Operated by
MASSIGO TRAVEL

Ages: Infants (2–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

  1. Arta

    45 min

    On the going to reach the lake ASSAL, we will pass by ARTA town where there is a panoramic point on the expanse of the GULF OF TADJOURAH.

  2. Lake Assal

    1 h 25 min Admission included

    On our way to Lake Assal, we will take a photography break at DIMBIYA, the Grand Canyon of Djibouti: this is an important site because it is the starting point of the Grand Rift Valley on the continent. African.

    the trip from ARTA to the DIMBIYA canyon is (1Hour)

    Still, on the way to Lake Assal, we will take a photography break at the panoramic point of view on the bay of GHOUBET EL KHARAB: this is an immense bay

    in the middle of which is frozen a large hill-shaped crater called Devil's Island. The GHOUBET EL KHARAB is an Arabic expression that means abyss of the demon. the guide will explain why on the ground. (25 mins)

  3. Lake Assal

    2 h 35 min Admission included

    we arrive at Lake Assal:

    it is one of the most lakes in the world, it is the lowest point in africa and the 3rd lowest point in the world after the dead sea and the dead valey.

    You will walk on the salt ice, try the floating experience. Then you go to admire the nomads making the salt caravan which is a cultural and ancestral practice of the Afar tribes. Finally, you will pass over a point of thermal waters where there is a fish spa, you will let small larval fish gnaw the dead skin of your foot.

  4. Stop 4

    3 hours

    After lake assal we drive to join the GHOUBET EL KHARAB bay beach, for lunch break .

    After lunch we explore the surrounding landscape:

    the volcano’s craters & frozen lava landscape.

    Witness the separation of African and Arabian tectonic plates and explore frozen lava tunnels.

    Climb the ARDOUKOBA volcano crater for breathtaking views of the salt flats and the captivating Ghoubet El Kharab, also known as the “abyss of the demon” and cherished by Jacques Cousteau.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • please Siesta street and it leads you to the supermarket

End point

  • please Siesta street and it leads you to the supermarket

Pickup points

  • Ras Dika Hotel
  • Ambouli Airport

you must tell us your flight agenda or the hotel where you stay or send us your adress

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 62 reviews
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