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Otherworldly Horn of Africa

Djibouti

A tiny Horn-of-Africa nation of otherworldly landscapes — a salt lake lower than the Dead Sea, a cracked rift valley, and whale sharks offshore.

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The salt shores of Lake Assal
The salt shores of Lake Assal
The limestone chimneys of Lake Abbe
The limestone chimneys of Lake Abbe
Djibouti City, on the Gulf of Tadjoura
Djibouti City, on the Gulf of Tadjoura
Capital
Djibouti City
Language
French, Arabic
Currency
DJF (Djiboutian Franc)
Power
220 V · plug type C, E
Best time
Nov–Mar (cooler)
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What makes Djibouti, Djibouti

Salt Lakes
Rift Chimneys
Whale Sharks
Dragon Trees
Red Sea Coast
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Get to Djibouti & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Djibouti

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Travel essentials

Stay connectedAn eSIM with data the moment you landAiraloTravel insuranceCover for trips, medical & delaysEKTALuggage storageDrop your bags, explore hands-freeRadical StorageFlight delayed or cancelled?Claim up to €600 compensationAirHelp
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Where to go

Notable places in Djibouti

The salt shores of Lake Assal
The salt shores of Lake Assal
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Lake Assal

A blinding white salt lake, the lowest point in Africa, ringed by black lava.

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The limestone chimneys of Lake Abbe
The limestone chimneys of Lake Abbe
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Lake Abbe

A surreal field of limestone chimneys venting steam — like another planet.

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Djibouti City, on the Gulf of Tadjoura
Djibouti City, on the Gulf of Tadjoura
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Gulf of Tadjoura

Seasonal whale-shark snorkelling in warm Red Sea waters.

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The big picture

About Djibouti

A tiny Horn-of-Africa nation of otherworldly landscapes — a salt lake lower than the Dead Sea, a cracked rift valley, and whale sharks offshore.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

A Dracaena ombet tree in the Djiboutian highlands
Before you fly

Visa info

Djibouti visa: Most visitors use an e-Visa applied online before arrival. Check current rules and regional advisories.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official authorities of Djibouti (or the official e-Visa portal) — and review regional advisories — before booking flights.
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