Very interesting salt lake on a very remote location. Basically there is nothing around. It can get very windy and very hot. So be prepared, bring an ice box full of water, drinks and food. Prefer to go there early in the morning to avoid the heat. Enjoy the view and water, it is magical.

Not too difficult to get to, but about 1.5 to 2h out side of the capitol in the desert, takes long only because of the slow traffic caused by big trucks chugging up the steep roads. There are 2 or 3 stops worth looking at along the way of canyons and mountains, the gypsies at these stops will want water in addition to their high prices. The lake itself is a beautiful site to see, something you need to do if you're already in the country.

if you like taking good photos this is the place, caution there is a danger sign board before you enter so take a local guy with you. its a salt lake at -150m elevaton from sealevel. and its very very hot

Mystery in the mist... A place where an airplane can fly at minus sea level by about 150 meters. It is a unique ecosystem where amazing people continue to live out of the salt trade and under extreme conditions. Caravans from the lake are sent to the highlands in Ethiopia, all the way to the Tigrai region. It merits a visit before the impact of rapid economic developments alter its beauty.

Don't put your face in the water. Wear shoes that will not slip off, the salt will burn your eyes and cut your feet. Amazing experience, I recommend to do this once in your life should the opportunity present itself.

I hear it is more saline than the Dead sea in the middle east. That it's 500 feet below sea level

My grandfather was lived about 40 years he told us more history about this place like he said of the lowest places I n world and more... this is a miracle places I have ever seen before.

Lac Assal is one of the most wonderful places I ever saw. Someone needs to film a scifi movie here, it's like the landscape of another planet. Bought a goat's skull encrusted in salt to put on the wall.

Magnificent landscape. The barren surrounding rocks make it looks like a jewel in the depression.

Lake Assal, Saline lake, central Djibouti. Situated at 515 ft (157 m) below sea level, it is the lowest point in Africa. It has been used for quarrying salt.

This is superbly amazing location, spot where you can see the crystal view of the Salt Lake. Even though the warm wind which includes the salt in the air is not so comfortable, but that will be blown out by the notion that you are in a very beautiful place. Amazing, and you need to visit here.

Dry as all hell. Goat herds, nomads and camels abound.

It was wonderful. White salt bed looks awesome. Should visit early in the morning to avoid hot weather climet.

Impressive and awe-inspiring salt lake, requiring some effort to get there, with minimal infrastructure at the site itself. In case you want to swim in the lake, bring clean water to shower afterwards.