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Saba River Tented Camp, Danakil Depression | Timbuktu Travel
Danakil Depression

Saba River Tented Camp

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About Saba River Tented Camp

A taste of Ethiopia's astonishing desert-scapes from a rustic and fantastic mobile camp.
Designed for overnight stays en-route and trekking trips, our mobile camps are simple but certainly comfortable! After a long day trekking, the camp is set up and waiting for you to arrive. Accommodation is in walk-in dome tents with comfortable camp cots and shared ablutions.
Danakil Depression , Ethiopia
From $690 per person/per night
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Why we love it

Why we love it

The dizzying novelty of dinner on the rim of a volcano, or a midday snack inside a salt depression.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

You'll be wandering for much of the day – either driving or walking – and although there are plenty of refreshment stops along the way, keep your water levels topped up.
Something to think about

Something to think about

This may seem like relative luxury compared to the Afar way of life, but it's in no way glamping – bamboo beds, cots and no running water come with the territory.
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Exploring the Danakil Depression
Ethiopia

Exploring the Danakil Depression

10 nights from $7.1K per person

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How to book Saba River Tented Camp

How do I book Saba River Tented Camp?

Saba River Tented Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Ethiopia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Ethiopia trips featuring Saba River Tented Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Ethiopia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Saba River Tented Camp?

Stays at Saba River Tented Camp start from around $690 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Saba River Tented Camp

Ethiopia

Danakil Depression

The hottest and lowest place on earth is fierce, surreal and totally otherworldly.