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Accommodation
Most hotels are in the capital, with few options outside. Hotel categories are limited in
range; most of them fit into the upper echelon and are expensive. At the lower end, the few
budget hotels that exist tend to be pretty basic. There's a limited choice in between.
A rather popular option that is developing around the major attractions in the hinterland
is the
campements touristiques
. These are traditional huts with shared showers and toilets.
These quaint, low-key establishments are great places to meet locals and get an authentic
cultural experience. They're family-run, which ensures your money goes straight into local
pockets. They're also a good budget option, although there's no public transport to get to
them.
ACCOMMODATION PRICE RANGES
Listings in this topic quote full board when the accommodation rate includes three meals a day. Accommodation re-
views in this chapter are categorised as follows:
$
Less than DFr10,000
$$
DFr10,000 to DFr25,000
$$$
More than DFr25,000
Activities
Diving & Snorkelling
»Although it's less charismatic than Egypt, Djibouti has its fair share of underwater de-
lights. You'll be positively surprised: there's a wide choice of shallow dives for novices and
