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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.
From $690 per person/per night
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What you'll love

What you'll love

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.

Ethiopia

Danakil Depression

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