Lake Assale, also known as Lake Karum, is located in the heart of the Danakil Desert, next to the Danakil Depression. It evaporates under the sun during the dry season and turns into a salt pit, to where camel caravans travel.

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Lac Assale

Situated in the heart of the Danakil desert at the border of Eritrea, this active volcano is famous for its spectacular lava lake.

Erta’ale

This volcanic furnace located at 136.8 metres above sea level, on the border with Eritrea, is a multicoloured plateau with an unearthly appearance surrounded by salt mountains. You can also visit the salt caravans and salt mine.

Dalol

One of the most famous towns in Ethiopia, known for its incredible rock cut churches.

Lalibela

It is the largest Hamar village, around 30km from Turmi, on the road to Jinka.

Dimeka

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Dimeka is the best village to meet the Hamar, a people from the <a href="/ethiopia/">Omo valley.</a> It is best to arrange to travel between Turmi and Junka on a Saturday, the big market day.
The women's ornaments made up of bracelets and pearl encrusted leather are impressive, as is their skin, spread with a red mud mask made from clay and butter and covered with scars. Some women also wear large necklaces or collars to show they are married. The market is mainly dedicated to cattle, and to common consumer goods: vegetables, cereals, etc. But you can also find some handicrafts. 
A local guide is not essential but is a good source of information. He took us to the village of Bashada potters at Argude, which is not far and where you can buy authentic handicraft souvenirs.

It is the largest Hamar village, around 30km from <a href="/ethiopia/">Turmi</a>, on the road to <a href="/ethiopia/">Jinka</a>.

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