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7 Jan 2012
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Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
Can anybody shed some light on taking your own vehicle into the Danakil Depression?
Am I right in thinking you can get away with just hiring a guard, not having to join a tour etc? I'm looking at approaching from the south and exiting from the north i.e.: Semara and Mekele. The road is bad from the south though I hear.... Any thoughts? 
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19 Jan 2012
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When I was there - on other people's hired vehicle - there was a ICRC/CICR landcruiser with expats apparently having a free holiday. It may have helped that it was a well-known NGO. In any case you'll have to load 1, 2, 3 - how many can you accommodate ? - "policeman" at the checkpoints. And give out some serious cash, depending on your haggling abilities - can you speak Afar ?
If you're ready with that, than it's very doable. From Mekele, that is. Not sure about other access roads. Boy I wish I had been able to get there on my bike!
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