Ethiopia Erta Ale volcano
Erta Ale is a shield volcano in Ethiopia located in the northern part of the Great Rift Valley, in the Afar Depression. It is one of only three volcanoes in the world with a permanent lava lake.
Travel Information
only organised groups with guide have access.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset in winter
Sunrise & Sunset
05:49 - 18:45
| current local time: 08:33
Photo Themes
Afar depression
Lava crater
Lava lake
Locations
Afar
Great Rift valley
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