Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
and Djibouti City via Awash, Gewane, Logiya and Dikhil. This option is best avoided by
women.
Train
There are plans to resurrect the old Djibouti City-Addis Ababa train.
SOMALILAND
From Ave 26, 4WDs depart daily to Hargeisa and Borama. They usually leave around
3pm (it's wise to buy your ticket in the morning). The border crossing is at Loyaada. It
costs from DFr6000 (back seat) to DFr9000 (front seat). Be warned: it's a taxing journey.
Bring plenty of water.
Getting Around
Boat
A passenger boat operates between Djibouti City and Tadjoura and between Djibouti City
and Obock (
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)
.
Car
»The Route de l'Unité, a good sealed road, covers the 240km from the capital around the
Gulf de Tadjoura, as far as Obock.
»Off-road excursions into the interior are usually off limits to anything other than a 4WD.
»Most rental agencies make hiring a driver compulsory with their vehicles.
»There are several car-hire agencies in Djibouti City (
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)
, but the prices really
don't vary much. For a 4WD with driver expect to pay around DFr25,000 a day. Fuel is
generally extra, although not always.
Local Transport
Public transport is available between Djibouti City (
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)
and major towns. It's a
cheap way to get around but services are infrequent in remote areas.
