the MOST TOXIC PLACE ON EARTH (Dallol, Danakil Depression)

[@ismaelmohammed6008]

Elon Musk: blowing up rockets 🚀 trying to get to Mars Ben: Welcome to Mars!

[@jessicabrown5885]

Lmfao

[@BackpackerBen]

Looool. Pinned 🤝

[@abelkibebe577]

Lmao

[@aifaasmith.]

Lol this is good 🤣

[@akhalif579]

@@aifaasmith. Thanks ailfa smith.

[@benjiman2089]

Thank you for showing the postetive image of Ethiopia to the world!🙏❤️

[@BackpackerBen]

❤️

[@abenezerethiopiawi]

We need to get Ben to a million subscribers cuz his content is top tier

[@BackpackerBen]

you legend!

[@bisab5644]

Atashkabit. eyawaredeh toxic eyale ante habtam litadergew timokiraleh?

[@jednatab5003]

That's true

[@dawityemane528]

@@bisab5644 Toxic yalew Ethiopian Sayhon Sulfurun new. Antem atashkabt

[@aifaasmith.]

Check his other videos on other countries too, youll love it! 😁

[@andbeyond9085]

You are totally daring! Love your videos. Subscribed from Ethiopia. Country Ethiopia has a diverse display of topographical wonders. From the Highest Peak Ras Dashen Mnt to Dankil Depression. You deserve much appreciation.

[@BackpackerBen]

HUGE THANKS :)

[@edene9928]

Glad you are all safe !! We live in the US and didn’t do that specific trip to Dallol because my dad ( who is afar) actually said no and that is too dangerous especially with my husband being a foreigner. So yeah that tells you everything you need to know about this trip and anyone looking at this video should know that Ben is telling it 💯 like it is. This ain’t no joke. Listen to his advise! Welcome to the Wild Wild East ladies and gentlemen!!!

[@BackpackerBen]

GREAT COMMENT!

[@yesufhassen7422]

@@BackpackerBen do you think the tour guide and the cars from Afar itself decrease the issue? Someone who speaks the language and know the area/people more..

[@BackpackerBen]

@@yesufhassen7422 no idea bro

[@forwaliya1754]

@@yesufhassen7422 what a question bruv it will help without doubt but we have to make sure that they know what z tourists want!!! & I think afar have enough young youth who r easy to teach about tourism sector!!! #afaricaunite

[@manchesterunited3542]

Seeing a United fan travel to my beautiful country and show to the world is amazing bro. You are legend

[@BackpackerBen]

MUFC ❤️

[@forwaliya1754]

@@BackpackerBen always #mufc!!

[@creamcheese378]

This man went to Mars and the moon in the same video 😭

[@BackpackerBen]

😆😆

[@RawkustvOfficial]

The only man to go to mars and the moon on the same day. What a legend!

[@yourvideo7082]

What a incredible place mate 😉

[@BackpackerBen]

unreal man

[@me6602]

the best part of ethiopia is how it's like a mix of so many different things- the people, the languages, the landscapes, the diversity in Ethiopia truly feels like it matched up to its name as cradle of human kind. stay safe ethiopians... hope all the conflict gets resolved soon with empathy instead of enmity!

[@BackpackerBen]

❤️👏🏼

[@kaylaantonio6460]

This is the craziest content I’ve come across in awhile! Honestly power to you man! You are really out there getting things on film that I could never ever see for myself in my wildest dreams.

[@BackpackerBen]

Crazy this place honestly

[@mhabengullie3682]

Great content!! Tbh Ben u deserve more Subscribers bro

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks man!!!

[@yemanemehari9624]

It's amazing that you chose to go to places that are challenging and not 100% fun. Amazing content buddy!

[@Abeya213]

Ben… thank you brother, I know you are risking your life just for showing the beautiful side of my country and for that i thank you so much, You deserve a million viewers and a million subscribers

[@BackpackerBen]

huge thanks :)

[@Yoseph96]

What an adventure! Thanks. Stay safe Ben.

[@BackpackerBen]

thank you :)

[@nebiyuelias1]

This probably is the most dangerous trip you did in Ethiopia! I can't imagine how hot it must have felt like there. What a man!

[@BackpackerBen]

100%!!!!

[@mamalove2630]

What did u mean? It’s not Dangerous ur afraid of travelling

[@nebiyuelias1]

@@mamalove2630 Lol yeah I guess am afraid!

[@M1ndfulJourney]

@@mamalove2630 nah it's just hot

[@bsahle]

It’s insanely hot but not sure if it’s dangerous.

[@Captain._Phil]

Great videos, probably never get there in my lifetime , thanks for showing us.

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching 🤝

[@johnnyyalew3377]

Brilliant mate!! Enjoyed all the videos from the comfort of my couch!! Huge respect!!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for tuning in mate

[@BinalfewKassa]

I like your positivity no matter what happens throughout your trips (and of course your sarcasm too - "fantastic" 😁). Legend!

[@BackpackerBen]

THANKS MAN :)

[@allelixious3837]

Your contents are great!! You deserve 1mil+ subs... Love from India❤❤❤

[@BackpackerBen]

THANK YOU :)

[@fiftydreamsvlogs]

It’s absolutely fantastic content I ever seen in my life, weldon

[@BackpackerBen]

Legend thanks mate

[@fiftydreamsvlogs]

@@BackpackerBen welcome 👌🏼

[@wanderwise197]

What a story. We did our tour to the afar region with Visitdanakildepression - and it was hands down the best tour I ever took. We were only one car, 1 driver, 1 guide, and 1 security guard (depending on the region we even had a second, local, security guard). Ben definitely has a good point, do your research when you go in the region and only go with a proper tour guide (let them send you photos of previous tours, the car, the equipment).

[@steveh5635]

This is one of the best videos Ben, incredible, glad you got back to the hotel ok

[@abdulhafizkedir5712]

That looks straight out of a SciFi movie !

[@BackpackerBen]

Mental

[@yegetazeleke1790]

Thank you Ben for your amazing videos and really showing us what Afar through your lenses....please be safe out there as things can really change in a hurry.

[@yvng4697]

thats so unsafe and beautiful at the same time!! keep it up Ben love watching your videos!!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks 🤩

[@vanessamanawar877]

Loving the Ethiopia Videos. Beautiful scenery. Glad you all okay. Keep travelling.

[@charliemumaugh]

Dallol is a unique, terrestrial hydrothermal system around a cinder cone volcano in the Danakil Depression, northeast of the Erta Ale Range in Ethiopia. It is known for its unearthly colors and mineral patterns, and the very acidic fluids that discharge from its hydrothermal springs.

[@Tsedekeable]

Ben, you had just upgraded your legendary status :) that was some ADRENALINE! What a guy!

[@BackpackerBen]

😁😁🥳

[@probablynoone7485]

U can say i've been to the lowest place on earth now man! Tougher everyday. I like ur observations too. Respect to the pastoralists! They choose their way of life and they like it. It's a life connected to nature. And the other thing is, now u know what water really means!

[@BackpackerBen]

Damnnnnn I never mentioned it was the lowest place 😆😆😆😆

[@probablynoone7485]

A missed opportunity

[@RandomDave]

The most toxic place I’ve been is the toilet after my father uses it.

[@sammohamed8205]

Hahaha!😂😂😂😂😂

[@BackpackerBen]

😆

[@RandomDave]

@@toti5122 absolutely, I stink the place out!!

[@soliwan1932]

can't wait to watch this "secret location" videos? Big fan from Afar region Ethiopia

[@BackpackerBen]

should be good ;)

[@YibeltalzelekeUniverse]

I am sure I will be there one day. Thanks for the real life adventurous video!

[@BackpackerBen]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@musicobest2012for]

Omg, I named my youtube channel with this place . your content is so pure and amazing ...We get used to sand, stone, or muddy surfaces in normal circumstances but the sound when ben walk on the surface feels like.. Is it real?

[@BackpackerBen]

mind blowing place!! yessss it's real

[@deega1234]

I had a great time at Danakil Depression through you and your videos. I'll pass the real excursion.

[@HM-ey3yj]

Advice to all Travelers. Just get locals and good contacts and your trip will be safe and good. Listen to Ben's advice and prepare before you go! Otherwise Afar region is very safe, especially in the rural areas compared to other places.

[@michaelanderson4664]

Anytime I drift far away from a city. I always want to be armed.

[@johndouglas5712]

@@michaelanderson4664 Trust me , you want to be armed in most American cities . Hell the small towns in Ohio are more dangerous

[@Artmediahouse]

ይች ሰውዬ ደስ ትለኛለች 😂❤️

[@molalignmichael3864]

Kebad new moodesh

[@na7hanw]

Ethiopia is underrated

[@BackpackerBen]

True

[@clarkmeyer7871]

Ben, Awesome content my friend! My wife and I enjoy your coverage of the places you visit. We’ve caught up to your most recent videos in Kazakhstan. However, finding a few we missed…jumping around and enjoying. Keep safe, wear a hat in the sun. The “white” sunscreen was definitely comical. Most likely had a lot of zinc which is actually the best sunscreen therefore unable to rub into your skin. Know that your friends in California enjoy your work Ben. Your Friend, Clark

[@michaelanderson4664]

I love you videos because you tell nothing but the truth. I've been in Ethiopia for 3 months this year and I didnt trust any entity. I always had to check and check again to make sure that any claims someone makes is true. These are key pointers and top tier guide he is giving you everyone. I will be going back soon. Keep up the great content. I know alot of people don't like the camera in Ethiopia and yet you are still able to get great content.

[@Sharkyabdi]

Amazing content man. I’m hooked!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks mate!

[@nabilh.6357]

Watching these afari people in their enviroment make me appreciate my life..

[@BackpackerBen]

❤️

[@infinityandmore6438]

Always wanted to go here!! The journey is a bit dangerous but if you respect the people and go with an Afar tour guide I think it would be an amazing experience. This area needs to get noticed more it’s BEAUTIFUL

[@BackpackerBen]

what a place!

[@chrisc9869]

This is profoundly interesting.

[@BackpackerBen]

yeahhhhh boyyyy

[@lw440]

well done to the adventerous travellers.& your brilliant observations, and generous advice. Few facts about the Danakil Depression. 1. 1 of the top 11 dangerous spots in the world. 2. hottest and most lifeless in the world. 3. One of the dangerous aspect is absence of breathable oxygen 4. air is burnt & filled with poisnous gas people can only stay a short time, risk to health. 5. aggressive -minded natives living on fringe of dessert (agressive perhaps because of need as Ben kindly pointed out) 6. risk of volcanic erruption.

[@reedosubhato3850]

Bruh where did you get that information. Have you actually met someone from the Danakil

[@rolandrozen]

You were close to Tigray that draws the world attention. So it is very usefull for the inhabitants to film the AfraThey obviously need help but for that they need much more attention. Whenever I see people complain about too many boatrefugees i will place your video under it. If you look Afar up on Google it is poverty everywhere. There is no attractive city in Afar where the people live under better conditions. It is most terrible, desperate place i have ever seen. I hope some rich person sees your video.

[@BackpackerBen]

I hope 🤞🏼

[@sammohamed8205]

Hey Ben. Good to see your latest vlog from the Danakil depression. Firstly, good to hear you made it back safely to Addis. Looks like you chose a very dodgy tour guide to visit Afar region. Could you please call out the tour guide's name so other visitors avoid them in the future...? Is it the same tour guide company that came up with a 60yr old bus from the museum? Thanks God it broke down before even leaving central Addis - LOL! If that cranky old bus had made it to the Danakil depression, it sure would never have made it out of there, and would by now been part of the Danakil landscape- LOL! In the future, i strongly advise you 1st check the review comments from past travellers before giving your hard-earned cash to a tour guide. That said, Ethiopia is incredibly beautiful and gifted, with natural beauty + rich history + diverse cultures. Another interesting fact you may like - Did you know that over 80% of mountain ranges in Africa are found in Ethiopia alone. Thus, all central parts of Ethiopia are mountainous and relatively cool. It's only in mainly border areas near Somalia, Djibouti and Sudan one encounters hot, lowland, and deserty environments. I was slightly surprised you and hardly anyone in your group was carrying a hat to protect you against the sun. BTW - The rotten egg smell comes from the Hydrogen Sulphide being spewed by the volcano. It's apartly the same smell as other planets like URANUS, VENUS, and MARS. Also, although the Danakil depression is well below sea level, it's not the lowest place on earth. The lowest point is the Dead Sea located in Jordan and Israel. I really enjoyed your latest vlog and I'm sure you would've had a better experience with better tour guide. In the end, i personally think that using a dodgy tour guide hopefully only gave you a better life experience and better storyline in case you plan to write a book in the future. As the saying goes- The journey is as exciting as the destination. Look forward to your next vlog mate. Sam

[@BackpackerBen]

ETT in Addis. Shocking

[@at5670]

Dear Sam, Thank you, for that voice of reason..... No Self Respecting Individual GOING OUT IN THE SUN, would neglect, something as simple and basic, a protective gear as wearing a HAT???......MAKE'S ONE think, what else, has he inadvertently forgot to TAKE? l Find, Ben Himself a "one trick catalyst litmus paper!!!"....

[@sammohamed8205]

@@at5670 "One tricky catalyst" - LOL! Most Europeans would've had their skins peel off like tomato (or should that be like potato?) being exposed to strong unrelenting sun as in Afar region. Although he looks vulnerable, I believe Ben is a lot tougher than we think. More importantly, you can tell from his demeanour and the simple way he explains things that he does not have a single mean bone in him. i just hope he has a wacky great time and returns to the uk safely! Good luck Ben!!!

[@at5670]

@@sammohamed8205 You are Kind Sam.

[@midliferising]

Great video! I remember that rotten eggs smell when I climbed both Mount Shasta and Hood!! It it one of the most horrible smells I have ever experienced.

[@BackpackerBen]

Mateeeee so bad!! I was gagging

[@midliferising]

@@BackpackerBen I sympathize with you. Thanks for putting up an awesome video! Be safe on your continued adventure!! Hopefully the next one will be much easier to make.

[@mindkhar255]

my favourite youtuber Ben , you deserve million subscribers

[@birukyilma430]

Ben is setting the bar higher for travel youtubers .

[@BackpackerBen]

👀👀👀😎😎😎😎

[@birukyilma430]

Honestly men, you just went to hell and back.

[@BackpackerBen]

It honestly was hell

[@paolospapacinos6576]

Ethiopia , country of extremes ! Thanks mate, Great job !

[@BackpackerBen]

Sure is! Thanks man

[@Erm6575]

Selam Ben! I’m your biggest fanYour trip to Afar was exciting and dangerous but you did it👍🏿 Respect man!! I Love my mother land Ethiopia, the land of origin. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience!!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching 😄

[@maab5093]

Thanks God u are back to Addis Ababa to my city, I was worried about u, because the problem on there in Tigray region, hopefully will be sorted soon 🙏

[@BackpackerBen]

hopefully :)

[@at5670]

Beautiful AMAZING!!!!ETHIOPIA....What A COUNTRY.

[@BackpackerBen]

agreeeeed

[@sebelsolo6381]

Wow it’s incredible different world and I am from Ethiopia I saw a lot of places but I didn’t see that one’s my wishes too see that place! 🙏🏾✌🏾🕊🇪🇹💚💛❤️

[@BackpackerBen]

hope you go :)

[@sebelsolo6381]

One day with God I will !🙏🏾✌🏾 🕊💚💛❤️

[@amsalesinidu3096]

Thank you for amazing video. And the information. Subscribed. Take care.🙏

[@BackpackerBen]

😁

[@rolandrozen]

The footage of the drone is unique. It says in the manual: (-10/-40) but what happens actually when the temperature is too high? Nothing, the drone lands quietly (!) maybe a little footage that the drone still works and then offer it to DJI for a DJI pocket 2.

[@davidcunningham2074]

it's a pity he could not film it. what a traumatic experience.

[@hambelu2544]

Hey Ben, Selam et al, glad you came back to Addis in one piece. Sounds like you picked the wrong travel agent or coordinator. I guess a few years down the line looking back you would be proud of every bit of experience. I wouldn't mind the sauna weather for a few minutes, here in the UK spring has been like autumn so far. Mars and moon all in one day, epic!

[@BackpackerBen]

Definitely an experience I’ll never forget 😆

[@TheFhdude]

Afar people are known to be fierce fighters and many of them also own guns. That is like a culture. You are lucky man.

[@hitsanu]

But they are generally not dangerous unless provoked.

[@tesfagezmu21]

What an incredible journey....im glad you got back safe.....i cant imagine myself in such situation.

[@BackpackerBen]

Was sooooo scary

[@imcomingwithyou95]

Beautiful intro. "welcome to Mars. What a strange place." 😂😂

[@aifaasmith.]

Ben. Thank god youre still alive. What a journey. Seriously.

[@BackpackerBen]

MENTAL

[@aifaasmith.]

@@BackpackerBen i think this is by far the most mental trip lol

[@mesobwerq9093]

I can imagin how you fill when you back to Addis any way its a good experience that's all about traveling discovering something new is make your trip speciall well don't Ben now its time to move the south I think

[@BackpackerBen]

Agreed

[@alifarah9]

incredible content & story telling!

[@rolandrozen]

I disagree with you about that opening in the eartcrust were you could see the magma. I have never seen such footage and i liked it. With stairs towards the hell😃 I think that children think a volcanol looks like the one you filmed. I t is a neat , cute, little volcano you showed us.❤️

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching

[@bejustevenagainstyourself332]

If you also wanted to experience the most pleasant weather in the world, go to most of the Ethiopia regions where the temperature is b/ n 15-20 degrees all year round. The average annual temperature even for this lowest point is about 35 degree Celsius. What makes this place unique is being the lowest depression and the Volcano, not being the hottest place. I myself experienced a 53 degree Celsius in Asia.

[@BackpackerBen]

Noted 😎

[@sumernegusse6319]

I'm melting watching you guys🤔 well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@BackpackerBen]

😅😅😅😅

[@dawitnegussie3156]

Thank you for your bravery and videos about Ethiopia.

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks for watching :)

[@dawitnegussie3156]

@@BackpackerBen would've been amazing to have areal shots of the place.

[@maab5093]

Wow beautiful place

[@BackpackerBen]

unreaaaal

[@candyflossbeige]

@BackpackerBen Explanation for Afar triangle (which extends from Ethiopia to Djibouti and Eritrea). Is the top part of the great ‘Rift Valley’ - The Earths crust is at its thinnest and the sun ☀️ is incredibly hot = you turning into toast lol 😂. In all seriousness- The Somali tectonic plate is moving away from the African tectonic plate. This creates the volcanos 🌋 and thinning of the crust. Hope that’s a good enough explanation 😄 Love watching your videos from Blighty 😜 Visit Somaliland next please ?

[@BackpackerBen]

Somali is on the list this year

[@reedosubhato3850]

Somaliland? Where is that?

[@nebiyoutefera952]

Told u... To go there...mind blowing, right? Thank God you're okay... Cheers

[@BackpackerBen]

AMAZING MAN

[@honeyb4984]

😄 Ben on Mars! I'm glad you're back in one piece! 👏🏽

[@BackpackerBen]

unreal!

[@ambessashield9360]

Ben, always check reviews before selecting private tour guides. Don’t go for the cheapest which I assume you guys did here. There are plenty serious companies out there which would given you a much better/positive experience.

[@BackpackerBen]

That was the best reviewed 😤😤😤

[@awg98]

I was waiting for this part

[@BackpackerBen]

Enjoy 😎

[@agixo6931]

Ur contents r amazing bro keep up

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks mate

[@cheriecooper]

Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work 👍

[@BackpackerBen]

cheers ;)

[@EventualReality]

I'm positive this story was not intended to be funny but it was hilarious!!! You had me rolling!!! You sir are a storyteller indeed!!

[@BackpackerBen]

nope it was hell for me LOL!

[@mariadeluzsaldivar995]

Very. Like your video of Ethiopia 🇪🇹. Do good job 👏 Ben.

[@BackpackerBen]

CHEERS :)

[@7tips450]

the Danakil depression is like 52 annual temp..you're a legend not just being there just thinking to go there ... I'm a die-hard Liverpool fan btw..enjoy the leftovers lad

[@BackpackerBen]

was liking the comment until you said you were a liverpool fan ;) hahah thanks for watching mate

[@kidus5431]

7:48 This here is a gem.😂

[@BackpackerBen]

hehehehhe he was I think

[@HiluT]

Glad you guys are safe!

[@BackpackerBen]

:)

[@hamdiabdullahi90]

Great video thanks!!! also I would recommend you to go to Bale mountains

[@BackpackerBen]

Next time! :)

[@paulreedy9415]

Glad to see you made it out safely. Next time, come and see bubbling sulfur springs and geysers, here in the U.S. in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming, where the facilities are safe, the food is pretty good, and the temperature seldom gets above 30 degrees, C. And we speak a pretty well known language. That said, I still want to go to Ethiopia, just not to the Danakil Depression, from your videos. Job well done, Ben, hats off!

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks Paul!! Yeah I heard yellowstone is incredible!!

[@phoenix0000]

I like it when people are real about us Ethiopians. Thanks Ben.

[@BackpackerBen]

Pleasure 😄

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

The warnings were quite dire...I thought for sure you were going to say someone lost a leg in the cauldrons! That looked crazy unsafe, and your guides didn't seem to know anything about anything either.

[@BackpackerBen]

guides were clueless LOL

[@kiyalight94]

What an adventurous man you are Ben

[@BackpackerBen]

I try ;)

[@Hornscope]

Best place to make a Hollywood movie about Mars and beyond

[@BackpackerBen]

AGREED

[@thomasriddle8877]

i never thought id want to visit Ethiopia.. i wonder how many tourist die from heat exhaustion..

[@romz1]

What an amazing place, yellow is sulphur and the various other colours are oxidised iron. Its the site of a collapsed volcano. Bonus fact: Its also below average sea level. Edit: oops, listening to the end suprise surpirse, people ruining the experience.

[@fits509]

Wow, I love your videos!👍🏼👍🏼

[@BackpackerBen]

❤️❤️❤️

[@silly-sausage771]

Try going on patrol in basra in summer , 50 degrees with full kit on

[@repentkingdomofheavenisnea1988]

Off to Jupiter and back, that was quick, though looked 20yrs older there than Adis👍🏼

[@BackpackerBen]

Broken man here 😫

[@amensisa3648]

My ETHIOPIA is a Land of many WONDERS OF the World.🇪🇹💚💛❤️💡

[@redsea334]

This is Denakel, Eritrean boarder

[@BackpackerBen]

Incredible 😎

[@reedosubhato3850]

@@redsea334 This is actually Aussa Sultanate if we are gonna speak like that, or Afar triangle.

[@deathcrush9184]

Thats some crazy landscape man

[@jolandeschepper125]

sad to hear it. been there in 2018, no safety concerns what's ever back then, and that was before the peace with Eritrea

[@BackpackerBen]

Lucky you 😂

[@jusplay7309]

You should post the name of the tour operator so that others can avoid them

[@jednatab5003]

Wow wow wow now I'm your biggest fan Keep going Ben👏👏👏

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks 🤩

[@afrohabeshahub]

Its was good if you meet and take tour with local, Those from Addis didn't know how afar look like!

[@lovethegame5664]

I'm planning to visit the Danakil depression and Semien mountains next year. Based on other videos, I have had a high expectation for Danakil depression. Respect and thanks for clarifying the issue with your tour guide. Could you please let me know your tour guide so that i wont book with them :) Thank you!

[@BackpackerBen]

ETT 💀

[@sharonkogei300]

New subscriber...amazing content Ben....👏

[@BackpackerBen]

Thank you 😊