Road Trip to the HOTTEST PLACE ON EARTH (Afar, Ethiopia)

[@btube3468]

The air conditioner to ben, '' you're my biggest fan''

[@BackpackerBen]

GREATEST INVENTION EVER

[@helenashow1296]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5nYpZWBi9l9ebs

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

@@BackpackerBen I'm not a great fan of AC, even when temperatures hit 40c in Madrid. Gives me a cold and comsumes a lot of energy. Still I'm a great fan of your vlogs. Watch out Bald and Bankrupt!

[@rocklicker258]

I love this Afar content! I've spent several months there researching the geology while camping in the desert with the locals, and I can't wait to get back. It's such an amazing drive from Addis to Semera, the Afar definitely has a piece of my heart. It's truly a wild place!

[@louishawkes07]

If you don’t mind me asking, where are you from and how did you communicate with the locals? Moreover, what was your experience like?

[@gudisatufa6187]

Love how Ben is so real with his comments.

[@BackpackerBen]

🤝

[@letlivewithmercy3132]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing the good moments and bad situation of your trip in Ethiopia 🇪🇹. We’re appreciate for your time and effort

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching

[@nnananann7607]

The "Oh Dear" at the end of the video, I felt that

[@BackpackerBen]

:(

[@aifaasmith.]

Why this comment was posted 8 hours ago? Am i trippin?

[@BackpackerBen]

@@aifaasmith. this dude found the unlisted version hahah, i uploaded last night but just released

[@aifaasmith.]

@@BackpackerBen oh wow i didnt know it was possible to watch unreleased video?

[@BackpackerBen]

@@aifaasmith. have to go to the playlist :)

[@ambessashield9360]

“Oh dear” 😂😂😂😂 never give up Ben, I want to see more of Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@BackpackerBen]

More to come 😎

[@giraffesinc.2193]

Ben, I used to be extremely adventuresome, but life changed my focus. I thank you for your videos as it inspires me to get back out there! Have fun and thank you, once again.

[@johnafrica7979]

Watching this from an AC room feeling privileged. Hats off to the Ethiopians

[@BackpackerBen]

never taking water or cold air for granted ever again

[@mrsocotraisland1939]

most of ethiopia are not hot,the capital adiss ababa no air condition needed because it is little bit cold city but this part of the country is very very hot,other cities have normal weather,ethiopia is huge country by land

[@helenashow1296]

@@mrsocotraisland1939 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5nYpZWBi9l9ebs

[@mizumix1051]

A comment from Afar person ,Thank you so much for sharing your opinion about afar region we really appreciate all your efforts to make this insane video about our country ❤ and you were right when you said that the country is very hot, but that is the reality of afar region and next time when book you next trip to afar region, we highly recommend you to book your ticket from October to early may this is the ideal time to explore afar region and the rest of the places and we don't recommend you travel from mid may to September because the country become very hot and you can't stay there even for 1 day so book in advance before you come to this region and keep going forward ❤❤❤

[@HiluT]

Wow you guys are super brave! Can't wait to see more of Afar❤ God bless you all!

[@BackpackerBen]

More to come!

[@yourfather32]

Africa is awesome m8! Ethiopia one of my favs places! Food, people, culture? Lucy hotel hey! Do u know why many hotels in Ethiopia ( specialy the afar triangle) are named? Well, there is a very famous skeleton from an asthralopitecus, discovered in the 70’s in the afar triangle in Ethiopia. Huge discovery to track back who we are and where we come from. When archeologists discover her, they where listening to “ Lucy in the sky of diamonds “ by the Beatles. There fore the name. I had the honor of seeing lucy in a museum in Seattle some years ago! There u go! Nice vid m8

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

🌴🌴🌴 I ado appreciate you taking us on these trips so that we don’t have to, But what drives you to do these insane trips??????? Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@manomyth11]

We hit a heat index of 50 degrees celcius one year, and me and my brother had to work on our roof, it was a do or die situation, because rain was coming and we needed to shingle our roof because our house caught on fire and we had to replace the whole roof, anyways I almost got a heat stroke, my nose started bleeding and wouldn't quit for two weeks, made me think it was the fiberglass in the insulation and shingles, because after we finished it went away, damn that was the hardest work I ever did in my life and I think it took a toll on me.

[@hermiteka5360]

I want to visit this place . Thank you for sharing this . Where is the 2nd part?

[@BackpackerBen]

Second is on my channel 👍

[@hermiteka5360]

Thank you . I am so jealous with your travel experience in Ethiopia 🇪🇹. I am Ethiopian and I don't known half of what you know :( Keep going . I enjoy your video .

[@mizumix1051]

If you want to come to this country we highly recommend you to book your ticket from early or mid October to may because this it the ideal time to explore afar region and the rest of the places ❤❤❤

[@honeyb4984]

Oh Ben you're baking! can't wait to see the next video. The end "oh dear indeed" 😷. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏽💖

[@BackpackerBen]

Most challenging place I’ve ever been

[@honeyb4984]

@@BackpackerBen oh wow, you'll always remember ethiopia then 😀 be safe!

[@manomyth11]

Oh, and I'm in North East Kansas, not too far from Kansas City, and we had an English dude come here one year just to experience the heat, he was bicycling across America and he got on the local TV News here and said "Yep, it's extremely hot here, hard to deal with because of the humidity that's involved too".

[@mizumix1051]

Yes it is a hot country because he traveled to the country on the wrong time because hot season's especially in afar region can start from mid may or June so you need to book your ticket in advanced to avoid hot season ❤❤❤

[@mizumix1051]

And we actually don't recommend you travel to afar region on the summer season because country become very hot and you can't stay there for a long time ❤❤❤

[@manomyth11]

@@mizumix1051 I lived in Chandler Arizona when it hit 122 degrees F' and lived there earlier climbing Superstitious Mountian, and try re-shingling your house in 123 degree weather 😁😉

[@faizayasmin2937]

thank you for the Sharon every video🙏🙏🙏

[@NordicPolestar]

Mate you're in Lucy's homeland. How cool is that. 🔥

[@BackpackerBen]

Incredible

[@lesnelson3458]

Even most of the locals will not even drive in the mountains late at night But after watching most of your Ethiopia videos it is nothing like i thought it would be

[@mizumix1051]

Yes but not all local people's and drivers in ethiopia drive at night because it is not safe and the country conditions it self don't allow to travel so be carefully when you travel at night and keep all your belongs with you when you travel ❤

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

That's great you have wifi throughout the most remote areas of Ethiopia...what a place :)

[@BackpackerBen]

It’s better here than Addis the capital!!

[@hermiteka5360]

You are so right. That is amazing

[@sacredtarotbysophia2543]

Thanks for sharing your travels, love it ❤️💚❤️ stay well stay safe

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks you ❤️

[@jackieug2023]

Good to see you Ben. As always, amazing content. Rog.

[@BackpackerBen]

🤝thanks man

[@seanindigogooner7505]

Ben your are a legend mate .. watching your videos is like being there with you.. 💯

[@BackpackerBen]

Wow, thank you mate

[@seanindigogooner7505]

@@BackpackerBen stay safe out there 🙏✌️

[@netsanetregassa7193]

i am really enjoying your videos you're doing here in Ethiopia .... i have been in Afar a couple of times its super hot but there are nicer Hotels in Semera like Ruftan or Ardi.... you would have a nice and comfortable rest if you booked there

[@BackpackerBen]

I stayed at ardi the second night in semera 🙋🏼‍♂️ GREAT AC!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching 😎

[@biruhgemedagage6015]

I once took the bus (national express i think) from Brighton to London, Cambridge, Liverpool, Edinburgh and finally to Glasgow. The bus broke down twice. Had to wait hours for replacement. The same thing happened when i took the bus to dover to go to paris. Shit happens everywhere (not only in Africa😅). That said, you're one though traveler to go through Ethiopia at this time. Would be glad to buy you a pint or two if you're in Addis.

[@donotgiveuphelpneedypeople2241]

Ethiopia 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹 a blessed country 🙏

[@BackpackerBen]

Agreed

[@kamo9882]

Hi Bro.Afar is my families home.They are from Elidar.Glad to see you @home.

[@BackpackerBen]

thank you!!! :)

[@abrishf]

i`m loving Selam and her random peeks

[@BackpackerBen]

Follow her KZbin 😎

[@kagnewcobra5228]

Me too ! Cute !

[@nabilh.6357]

Afar region in addition to its proxmity to the equator is the lowest elevation point on earth thats what makes it very hot.... Another interesting spot there is the salt mountains..

[@BackpackerBen]

Yessssss and I went 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@johnafrica7979]

Excited for this!!!

[@BackpackerBen]

ENJOY

[@dncviorel]

40 degrees C is pretty normal here in Romania during summer months, but this happens usually in the cities, where all the cement and asphalt absorb that heat.

[@BackpackerBen]

That’s mad! Never knew that

[@dncviorel]

@@BackpackerBen Totally, at the tarmac level there are periods where you can measure up to 55 degrees C. Now that's too much, you can't last for hours wondering the streets, it's exhausting. However, bear in mind that not all heats are equal. Major key is humidity. If it's low, you can take it fairly well, but if it's humid (75% +), like I believe it is where you are...it's a nightmare. Humidity is the key.

[@yo-zv2st]

Glad to know that you have enjoyed it!

[@BackpackerBen]

💯

[@brockhero3299]

Amazing vlog. ;D And I am ur new subscriber

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks 🤩

[@bizuayehuaseffa4193]

Wooo You’re crazy.... you guys 🔥 so you going cry ...😂😂😂. Good luck guys you will be okay 👌. Thank you for sharing.

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching

[@deega1234]

damn that is hot. As a Canadian, I won't complain of the winter. Enjoyed your video! by the way, Tanzania (Arusha and Dar) do have traffic lights at major intersections.

[@BackpackerBen]

I will also NEVER complain

[@MTravelVlog]

I really enjoyed your video. Great channel. ⭐️💕 Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼🇦🇱

[@BackpackerBen]

Albania! Wow! Love this thank you 🙏🏼

[@HughesyTech]

We have had 12 days this summer of over 40 degrees Celsius days here in Perth, Australia 😀 Come visit! Haha

[@yvng4697]

wow i never knew this place existed until now thank u Ben!! im from Ethiopia btw lol

[@BackpackerBen]

You didn’t know?! 😅

[@bekanbekele]

how the f dont you know afar? were you living under a rock

[@molalignmichael3864]

@@bekanbekele 😂😂

[@selomberhane2478]

Enjoy watching your video. My cousin took the dream liner bus. Try it next time. I am sure that the only thing is more money .

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching 😬

[@NamibianYoutubeChannel]

You guys have got an amazing level of endurance to hardship. Did you not consider flying to Semera? Thanks

[@BackpackerBen]

Expensive! Plus we prefer a roadtrip 😎

[@giraffesinc.2193]

41C??? Come to SoCal in the summer (Inland Empire) That's normal! Also, thank you for another amazing adventure!

[@Matthewgriffiths18]

Us english are not use to hot weather as we usually don't get over 30 and even then in the U.K that feels like its 45

[@christinecreasey2342]

In Australia in our summer we can have days up to 45 degrees for days on end

[@arifsiswanto]

I like how the girl salam always shows her funny face behind Ben :D

[@BackpackerBen]

loooool

[@abenezerethiopiawi]

“Oh dear” 😂😂 I felt that

[@BackpackerBen]

hahahahh gutted

[@olanieana]

Yes! Finally! Commenting without watching. Now let me watch.

[@BackpackerBen]

😬😬😬😬😬

[@HM-ey3yj]

Hello Dear Ben. Seems like you enjoy Afar even though it might be tough :). I recommend Dini Hotel in Sammare. Very high standard and good service. That's what I choose in my trip to Sammara!

[@mizumix1051]

Yes it one of high rated hotels in afar region and we recommend you to check out other hotels like - ardi hotel means ( earth in English) - ruftana hotel means ( comfortable place ) - kurfta hotel means ( peace and comfort place in English) - Aramis hotel you will get this hotel when you enter semera city it is affordable place to stay there But the rest of hotel can be sometimes pricey especially in holidays season's

[@hopenfaith6255]

Oh Jesus what is that at the end? Now I feel you.

[@BackpackerBen]

Rust 😟

[@safiyaabdillahi7648]

Waw very hot place. Take care my dear ❤️

[@mariadeluzsaldivar995]

Very. Love your. Video. Of in Ethiopia 🇪🇹. Do good job 👍

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks! :)

[@mohaelmi067]

Love ❤️ watching from volgograd Russia 🇷🇺 😊 😊 🌹

[@BackpackerBen]

🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@krempo85]

Hi Ben. Could you share name of company they fked up so hard at the beginning?

[@BackpackerBen]

nah they have said sorry after i went nuts in them so I wont expose them

[@krempo85]

@@BackpackerBen great

[@jessicabrown5885]

You have to love those landcruisers One of my favourites

[@BackpackerBen]

One was very good one was mehhh

[@jessicabrown5885]

@@BackpackerBen but the one you were been driven in with the ac sound quiet and comfortable inside

[@amiattractive2293]

Comedian ben is back 🤣😂🤣😄😅

[@BackpackerBen]

oh yessssss

[@deadpool8465]

Three of Ben's hair turned into gray during this video😂

[@BackpackerBen]

honestly it was HELL HERE

[@meg9127]

u make me subscribe! great videos

[@BackpackerBen]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@muguruki2256]

Hadn't seen a new Vid for a few days, heard there had been 'issues' with Internet in Ethiopia or at least fb. Wishing you safe travels and working A/C. 😉

[@BackpackerBen]

YESSSSSS election time so things are limited

[@muguruki2256]

@@BackpackerBen Mate of mine in Uganda still having to use VPN weeks after election there.

[@petrosmono]

Wow that was so cool!!! next time u went to semmera Cheak out Ardi hotel u will be amazed by there service lucy is an old place not for u bro ... semmera is the hottest n coolest city in dessert 🔥😎

[@BackpackerBen]

I stayed there the second night 😁

[@Yabkal_k12]

Why don’t you go to doho lodge it’s awesome place 🥰🥰 located in awash (afar)

[@BackpackerBen]

Left now :(

[@birukasrat3285]

cant wait till you see dallol

[@BackpackerBen]

Saturday posted ✅

[@RajeshNayak-os5fg]

Ben how people live here Jesus Christ. Praising Jesus everywhere you go Ben the Almighty blessings upon you ✝️✝️✝️

[@BackpackerBen]

All these locals are the ultimate human

[@aronjohns4662]

🙏🏼

[@aradat9671]

Amen Glory to Almighty

[@RajeshNayak-os5fg]

@@aradat9671 Glory to God

[@zelalemwondwossen4431]

Ohhhhh dear! I felt the same when I was in afar for work 11 years back

[@BackpackerBen]

Tell me about it!

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

great ending!

[@BackpackerBen]

👏🏼

[@z.harambae]

5:42 bro the way selam turned around😂😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Hahahah

[@jackholmes6598]

Was this taken recently Ben?

[@BackpackerBen]

yeah boyyy

[@jackholmes6598]

@@BackpackerBen nice! Flew into Addis on Sunday and got about 6 weeks or more here for work... Perfect timing to check out all your vlogs on what to do in Ethiopia

[@sammohamed8205]

Hi Ben. Why did the clip end so abruptly? is there a part2 to this that continues from where it stopped? I'm absolutely shocked and horrified at what made you utter the words "Oh dear!". Pls tell us it was just "mud" and not some nutter missing his target for the loo!😱😱😱

[@BackpackerBen]

Part 2 today

[@BackpackerBen]

It was rust looool

[@yisalemushgirmaye7647]

42 is not much. There was a time when it was like 48 back when I was at Samara University. But you know what, I missed this place for real. Those small houses are very comfortable when you enter them. I wish you got a chance to try that.

[@BackpackerBen]

It's hot for british LOL

[@BackpackerBen]

Oh and it got to 53

[@atulkr7033]

@@BackpackerBen at 53•c I’ll surely die

[@yisalemushgirmaye7647]

@@BackpackerBen yes it is

[@fruitinlondon2942]

Can’t wait to see the next video 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Hopefully today 🙏🏼

[@chutulotanbaro2507]

Yes, traveling by road in Africa is a big headache. Ethiopia is no different. The roads are atrocious. They invite tourists to visit the country without building infrastructures and allowing people to import reliable vehicles. Take it easy bro.

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks man

[@Tsedekeable]

You are a legend 💪 what a guy!

[@BackpackerBen]

🙏🏼🙂

[@maab5093]

Be careful. at the moment Tigray region is not safe, because of u passing from there to reach to Afar region, I wishing u a safe journey🙏

[@BackpackerBen]

It wasn’t safe at all you’re right

[@maab5093]

@@BackpackerBen I know, God with u🙏🙏

[@reallifesomalilander441]

Benpacker Ben Can You Come To Djibouti And Somaliland. Both Countries Are Beautiful And Have Also A Long Beautiful Beach Lines And Sea Called The "Gulf Of Aden

[@BackpackerBen]

ON MY LIST :)

[@addis1395]

Ben you now know that Ethiopia is not in the first world. We do the best of what is available

[@BackpackerBen]

absolute legends, huge respect

[@addis1395]

The Afar people love their environment because that is where they were born.

[@BackpackerBen]

Yesss

[@aronjohns4662]

Here we go

[@BackpackerBen]

ENJOY

[@mikeweldemariam6568]

How was the shower?

[@BackpackerBen]

smelly

[@soliwan1932]

Part 2 Please !

[@BackpackerBen]

tomorrow ;)

[@aifaasmith.]

Lol, i didnt expect for the video to end on that 'oh dear' 😅

[@BackpackerBen]

:(

[@aifaasmith.]

@@BackpackerBen what was that on the shower floor btw 🤔

[@sofigetahun5945]

@@aifaasmith. rust

[@aifaasmith.]

@@sofigetahun5945 ah yes, thanks!

[@etparadise7277]

@@aifaasmith. thought it was shit didn't you 😂

[@bushraali5480]

Will be in Addis Ababa in 13 hours!!!

[@BackpackerBen]

Enjoy! Be careful

[@Traint_Trungdrundringsron]

'Too much coke in yer engine, that's the problem," said every sane person in the world.

[@mosi7742]

I like salam she’s soo funny look at her face behind

[@daadirmohamed6580]

I live north Sweden -30 degree in the winter ❄️

[@BackpackerBen]

damnnnnnn

[@levrab7303]

42°c Oh my God ! I can't leaving this place

[@BackpackerBen]

crazyyyy

[@mizumix1051]

It is a crazy moment right but what if i told that this hot season can extend to a 4 months sometimes But as a local people we are familiar with the hot season ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for sharing your opinion about afar region we really appreciate that ❤❤❤

[@teddyissak2720]

Are you going to Dallol ?

[@BackpackerBen]

You’ll see ;)

[@hopenfaith6255]

Hahahaha hope you will miss all of that and want to come back again. After all this kind of stuff is the one which makes it memorable of your strip otherwise it will be boring. Don’t rush because you are 7 years younger when you are in Ethiopia.

[@BackpackerBen]

Wise words ;)

[@mtvisionary]

41 degrees isn't that hot. It was the same temperature in Bagan in Myanmar sometimes even 43.

[@BackpackerBen]

That’s horrible as well

[@goodswimmer]

"...Oh god. Oh Jesus." 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewyeah3143]

Hahaha. I just came here to comment and ask if anyone has counted the number of times ben has said "Jesus"

[@waza835]

I follow u everywhere., now waiting for live volcano,one things be at night their.,

[@BackpackerBen]

Today 🙂

[@pauljoel1562]

Ben: you don't want to be traveling at night in Africa Me: welcome to my continent😎

[@BackpackerBen]

Looool

[@BackpackerBen]

It’s safe for some but not all at night

[@aronjohns4662]

Those locals are incredible

[@BackpackerBen]

YES

[@elenafreweini6434]

Ben, after this travel in Ethiopia, you are going to get the master in patience. Keep on! 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

I will keep it going 😅

[@Gabi-bw8ci]

ben please come to jigjiga east Ethiopia, it is a beautiful and wonderful place.

[@BackpackerBen]

Noted ✅

[@CHENDOdeCOPANDARO]

time to get off the bus 🚌 & start walking 🚶🏻 🇪🇹

[@BackpackerBen]

NOOOOOO CHANCE

[@adanam6377]

Ben, it looks like you are going to melt in Afar😂. You could have flown to Semera and save yoursel the pain of the road to Semera. As well, I think you cheaped out on the hotel. There are tons of better hotels in Semera. Up the star please:-) Looking forward to the rest of your time in Semera. At least they have a functioning traffic lights unlike Addis😂

[@BackpackerBen]

That hotel was included on the tour 😩

[@manomyth11]

where's the next day? 🤔

[@antenehabera5870]

Are you still in Ethiopia

[@BackpackerBen]

kenya sooon

[@nh2404]

I luv Kenya, going there too, enjoy.

[@antenehabera5870]

Love you so much you are from England London

[@BackpackerBen]

@@nh2404 wooooo excited

[@BackpackerBen]

@@antenehabera5870 thank you :)

[@KirmaniProductions01]

The hottest temperature recorded on earth was in Pakistan 🇵🇰, at Jacobabad 57

[@aifaasmith.]

Sometimes here in Malaysia the temp could feels like 41°c due to high humidity and it was so bad. I cant imagine how itd be if its around 51°c 😬

[@BackpackerBen]

IT GOT TO 53!!!! You will see in the video I was dying

[@aifaasmith.]

@@BackpackerBen i think i never saw you such in a bad state...

[@BackpackerBen]

@@aifaasmith. it gets worse

[@aifaasmith.]

@@BackpackerBen stay safe and hydrated!

[@abubeker1704]

@@aifaasmith. at least it colder in the capital Addis Ababa (I live there) summer 27/11 winter 21/8

[@marcanthonyskidmore4131]

15:05 Oh lord! Looks like somebody just ignored the toilet

[@BackpackerBen]

❤️😂

[@ahmedfarah2022]

Will be nice if you visit Jigjiga Somali region

[@BackpackerBen]

no :( leaving soon

[@sofigetahun5945]

@@BackpackerBen Hawassa 😥🥺....it was a no brainer.....so close to addis too! Try ur best ben, its a must have!

[@BackpackerBen]

@@sofigetahun5945 i will try :)

[@sofigetahun5945]

@@BackpackerBen 👍....the best of all the cities you have visited so far. (Excluding Addis ofcourse 😁) Good luck tho!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks man

[@derartutola2579]

Are you in Ethiopia?

[@BackpackerBen]

maybe

[@nafkot_frmdao3849]

Ayo bruv u gotta visit Dallol that's the hotest place on earth. Dallol is also so beautiful, look up "Dallol" on google. Its in ethiopia

[@BackpackerBen]

Standby for that video ;) I went

[@nafkot_frmdao3849]

@@BackpackerBen oh ok love yo videos. I thought Dallol was the hottest place 🤔

[@BackpackerBen]

Actually it wasn’t. It was like 38. Near the volcano it was 53!!!!

[@nafkot_frmdao3849]

@@BackpackerBen OMG! No way how can ppl even live in that weather