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Lac Assal, also known as Lake Assal, is a stunning crater lake in Tadjourah with a unique salt-encrusted shoreline. It is the third saltiest body of water in the world, even saltier than the Dead Sea. The area is surrounded by dormant volcanoes and lava fields, and the local community harvests salt from the lake. The breathtaking views of the turquoise blue lake against the white salt crusts are a must-see. Rocks of all sizes in and around the lake are covered in a thick layer of salt. Before leaving, don’t forget to purchase one-of-a-kind souvenirs such as salt crystals, salt-covered rocks, and other trinkets that can only be found at Lac Assal.
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Duration: 1 Day.
Start: The Djibouti Port.
End: Djibouti Town.
Countries Visited: Djibouti
Category: Day Tour
Operating days: On Request.
Departure point: Port pick-up
Arrival point: Port drop-off
Special instructions: please contact Across Africa Tours & Travel to confirm your departure details at least one week before your first day of the visit
Djibouti Port.
1 hour before departure.
Lac Assal, also known as Lake Assal, is a stunning crater lake in Tadjourah with a unique salt-encrusted shoreline. It is the third saltiest body of water in the world, even saltier than the Dead Sea. The area is surrounded by dormant volcanoes and lava fields, and the local community harvests salt from the lake. The breathtaking views of the turquoise blue lake against the white salt crusts are a must-see. Rocks of all sizes in and around the lake are covered in a thick layer of salt. Before leaving, don’t forget to purchase one-of-a-kind souvenirs such as salt crystals, salt-covered rocks, and other trinkets that can only be found at Lac Assal.
At 7:00 am, you will be picked up from the port. The journey to Lake Assal region will begin at 7:30 am via RN1 and RN9 roads, with stops along the way at scenic viewpoints such as the Golf of Tadjourah, the DIMBIYA canyon, and the baie of Ghoubet, which was a source of fascination for French ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. Upon arrival at the Salt Lake at 10:00 am, there will be a visit. After a lunch break at Ghoubet beach at 12:00 pm, you will go on a tour of the volcanic landscape, including the lava tunnel, volcano craters, and the point where the African and Arabian tectonic plates meet. The return trip to Djibouti town will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.