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»Lac Abbé (
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»Lac Assal (
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»Grand Barra (
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Entering Djibouti
Most visitors fly into Djibouti's only international airport, which is located near Djibouti
City. There are regular flights to/from Sana'a (Yemen), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Addis
Ababa (Ethiopia), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Istanbul (Turkey), Nairobi (Kenya) and
Paris. The border with Eritrea is closed; land borders with Ethiopia (Galafi and Gelille)
and Somaliland (Loyaada) are open.
ITINERARIES
Three Days
First, shed a tear that you only have three days to explore this incredible country. Base yourself in Djibouti City
and contact a tour operator to arrange a trip to Lac Abbé and Lac Assal. Make sure you spend a night at Lac Abbé
to enjoy the fabulous sunset and sunrise.
Ten Days
A more realistic timeframe, which allows you to take in the above activities plus a couple of days chilling out on
scenic Moucha Island or Plage des Sables Blancs. Then devote at least two days to the Goda Mountains. A hike to
the Abourma rock art site could even be on the cards. Afterwards check out Tadjoura and Obock. Back in the cap-
ital, sample the country's finest food and take a tour to Decan, a small wildlife refuge. Be sure to take a whale-
shark-spotting tour or a diving (or snorkelling) trip to the Gulf of Tadjoura. Spend your last night in the bars and
clubs.
Alternatively, if you're a hiking fiend, you could save a week for a trek along an ancient salt route.
