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

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

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

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

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.

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!!!

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

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

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!

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.

Great content!! Tbh Ben u deserve more Subscribers bro

What a incredible place mate 😉

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

What an adventure! Thanks. Stay safe Ben.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

That looks straight out of a SciFi movie !

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).

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

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

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

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

Ethiopia is underrated

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.

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

Thanks for sharing Ethiopia

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

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.

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

This is profoundly interesting.

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

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.

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

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

my favourite youtuber Ben , you deserve million subscribers

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

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.

Ben is setting the bar higher for travel youtubers .

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.

Amazing content man. I’m hooked!

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

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! 🙏🏾✌🏾🕊🇪🇹💚💛❤️

ይች ሰውዬ ደስ ትለኛለች 😂❤️

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?

When Plymouth sounds like the safest place on earth

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

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.

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

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

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!!

incredible content & story telling!

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

Thank you for your bravery and videos about Ethiopia.

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

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.

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

What an adventurous man you are Ben

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

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 🙏

Glad you guys are safe!

I was waiting for this part

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

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

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

Ur contents r amazing bro keep up

Start writing a book bro. I would buy it. I’m travelling around Thailand at the moment. Met a few poms. I say hello and the reaction I get is like they have seen a ghost. Hyper vigilant of being scammed lol.

Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work 👍

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

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.

Wow beautiful place

Thats some crazy landscape man

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

Best place to make a Hollywood movie about Mars and beyond

Wow, I love your videos!👍🏼👍🏼

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

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!

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!!

Good morning all!

I love it when you say "They [the Afar people] are legends" cause they really are. Men and women of steel to the max!!

Incredible. 🇪🇹

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

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

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

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

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

It was a nice content... You did it👍🏼

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

I am legitimately thinking about going there on my trip in June. Looks like such an awesome place

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!

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

That yellow looks like sulfur to me.

What the wonderful place 😱

Afar and Tigray Muslims are friendly, as are the inhabitants of cities such as Addis and Mukla, the people there are friendly

I am very sorry about the terrible incident, and the shameful deeds of those stupid travel agents, however you did a great expedition and it was amazing, thank you for sharing.

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.