Lake Assal
Top 6 in Top 13 Best Lakes To Visit in Africa
The crater lake of Lake Assal is located in central-western Djibouti. Approximately 120 kilometers west of Djibouti city, it is situated at the western end of the Gulf of Tadjoura between the Arta and Tadjoura regions, touching the Dikhil regions. Lake Assal, a saltwater lake in the Afar Triangle, is the lowest place on land in Africa and ranks third-lowest on Earth after the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee. It is 155 meters below sea level.
One of Djibouti's top tourist destinations is a saltwater lake with salinity levels ten times higher than the ocean's. This makes it the largest salt reserve on the entire planet.
The Danakil Desert encircles Lake Assal, and the scenery is exceedingly lovely. The Afar people, who reside in the nearby settlements, also call the lake their home. Visitors will notice no wildlife in the area because of the harsh desert temperature and the highly salty water. Its hues range from a blinding white caused by the deposition of salt and sodium chloride crystals to the shore's turquoise and emerald green, the deepest seas' blue and light blue, with their gradually varying subtleties.
Location: Tadjourah Region, Djibouti
