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Danakil Expedition Camp
Hamed Ela, Afar Region, Ethiopia · Independent · Accessible Luxury
It was the first operator in the Danakil Depression to offer en-suite facilities and imported South African Meru tents to the Afar region's extreme environment. Established to provide high-standard mobile accommodation in one of the world's most remote regions, the camp is a custom-built 'safari rig' deployed from Addis Ababa. The camp serves as a critical base for scientific and adventure expeditions exploring the tectonic activity and volcanic landscapes of the Rift Valley.
- 8 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Zone 2
History
Established to provide high-standard mobile accommodation in one of the world's most remote regions, the camp is a custom-built 'safari rig' deployed from Addis Ababa. It was the first operator in the Danakil Depression to offer en-suite facilities and imported South African Meru tents to the Afar region's extreme environment. The camp serves as a critical base for scientific and adventure expeditions exploring the tectonic activity and volcanic landscapes of the Rift Valley.
Amenities
- En-suite bathrooms with flush toilets
- Hot bucket showers
- Meru-style walk-in tents with proper beds
- Private mess tent for lounge and dining
- Full-service mobile kitchen with chef
- Private 4x4 expedition vehicles
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