Notable viewpoint · Afar Region, Ethiopia
Erta Ale
Erta Ale is a viewpoint in Afar Region, Ethiopia.
Erta Ale: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Erta Ale
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Erta Ale — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 13.60303, 40.66341. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Erta Ale
- Ale Bagu · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~14 km · Must-see
- Hayli Gubbi · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Borale Ale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Dalaffilla · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Alu · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~34 km · Must-see
- Danakil Depression · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lake Afrera · lake · Afar Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Borawli · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Gada Ale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~62 km · Must-see
- Tat Ali · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Lake Bakili · lake · Afar Region · ~52 km
- Gabuli · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~54 km
- Lake Karum · lake · Afar Region · ~68 km
- Datale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~70 km
- Dalahati · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~74 km
- Lava view stp · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~0 km
- Irta'Ale Isate Gomera · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~1 km
- Āmaytolī Terara · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~14 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Erta Ale
- Ale Bagu · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~14 km · Must-see
- Hayli Gubbi · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Borale Ale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Dalaffilla · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Alu · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~34 km · Must-see
- Danakil Depression · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Borawli · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Gada Ale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~62 km · Must-see
- Tat Ali · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Afdera · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~76 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Erta Ale yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Erta Ale?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Erta Ale?
Nearby: Ale Bagu (viewpoint, 14 km), Hayli Gubbi (viewpoint, 15 km), Borale Ale (viewpoint, 19 km), Dalaffilla (viewpoint, 30 km), Alu (viewpoint, 34 km), Danakil Depression (viewpoint, 49 km).
Is Erta Ale worth visiting?
Erta Ale is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ethiopia on Spotwander.