Lake Assal is a worthwhile day trip from Djibouti. Very austere and harsh scenery along the drive, but that is Djibouti. If you're driving yourself and you're new to the African experience, beware of the rough roads, wild drivers, and animals along the road. Lake Assal itself is set well below sea level and is the origin of an old...
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Lake Assal
Central region of Dijbouti, Djibouti
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Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Djibouti
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Lac Assal is 150m (492ft) below sea level, and is an aquatic wilderness surrounded by dormant volcanoes and black lava fields. The lake is a one-day......
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Lac Assal is 150m (492ft) below sea level, and is an aquatic wilderness surrounded by dormant volcanoes and black lava fields. The lake is a one-day trip on the tarmac road west from the capital. You will pass Lac Goubet on the way, a seawater loch known locally as 'the pit of demons', then pass a stark, apocalyptic volcanic neck separating the two lakes.
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