Lake Afrera
A highly saline lake in the southern part of the depression. It has hot springs and salt evaporation ponds on its shores, and you can float like in the Dead Sea. Afdera Volcano is visible in the distance.
Lake Afrera, also known as Lake Giulietti, lies in the southern part of the Danakil Depression, about 100 meters below sea level. It is a very salty lake, and there are natural hot springs on its shores where visitors can soak. You can float in the lake. The shore has large artificial salt evaporation ponds, making it an important salt-producing area in Ethiopia. To the southwest is Afdera Volcano. It is often a midway stop on the route from Semera to Erta Ale, or part of a long Danakil tour. There is no shade in the lake area, so rinse off with fresh water after swimming.
Opening hours
Group tours only