The 10 Best Things to do in Djibouti, Djibouti

July 14, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Nestled on the southern tip of the Gulf of Tadjoura, the seaside capital of Djibouti is a modest harbor town and a major port of trade and travel via Ethiopia and other points in Africa, especially as the terminus for the Djibouti-Addis Ababa Railway. Beaches along the eastern shore provide some respite from the blistering heat, while the chaotic central market is alive with activity throughout the day.
Restaurants in Djibouti

1. Rushing Waters Adventures

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Rushing Waters Adventures

Rushing Water Adventures offers a variety of Kayak Snorkeling Trips, Whale Shark Trips, Camel Caravans, Fishing Trips, Turtle Watching, Mangrove Kayak Trips, The Islands and Hiking in Djibouti. RWA also does tours to Lac Abbe and Lac Assal. We also organized individualized trips to suit your interest. Our season is from September through May.

2. Aden Fishing

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Aden Fishing

Aden fishing offers fishing trips in djibouti.

3. Dolphin Excursions Djibouti

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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Dolphin Excursions Djibouti

Dolphin Excursions has been leading adventures in Djibouti since 1999. We are the only PADI Dive center (#3736) in all of Djibouti. ​ With over 20 years of experience leading tours to lac assal/ lac abbe, as well as whale shark research and tours, scuba diving and our famous live aboard boat trips we are the foremost authority on everything Djibouti.

4. Lake Assal

Djibouti Djibouti
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4.5 based on 208 reviews

Lake Assal

Lac Assal is 150m (492ft) below sea level, and is an aquatic wilderness surrounded by dormant volcanoes and black lava fields. The lake is a one-day trip on the tarmac road west from the capital. You will pass Lac Goubet on the way, a seawater loch known locally as 'the pit of demons', then pass a stark, apocalyptic volcanic neck separating the two lakes.

Reviewed By DTAtour19- - Djibouti, Djibouti

lake assal has amazing view,lake assal is also a lowest place in africa -155m below sea level and second saline lake in the world

5. Khor Ambado Beach

Djibouti Djibouti
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4.0 based on 75 reviews

Khor Ambado Beach

This cool beach in Tadjoura Bay, ideal for swimming and snorkeling, is a respite from the oppressive heat.

6. Day Forest National Park

Djibouti Djibouti
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Day Forest National Park

Reviewed By AdventurePhiles - Dallas, United States

This park is a beautiful mixture of terrains. Some is desert and some is beautiful 1000 meter high canyons. Greenery is everywhere but most of the trees are in the canyon areas. This park is best visited with a two night or more stay. The drive in is demanding and rough. But, the camp at Day is well-maintained, as is the camp at Bankouale. The hike between the two is breathtakingly beautiful. The greens of the forest floor, the trees, the flowers, the mountains, the reds and oranges of the canyon walls, all of it provides magnificent views along the hike, which descends 1000 meters. I would skip the rock art because the drive is arduous for two hours and the art limited, after a one hour hike. We were told there is even more art another couple of hours walk further, but there isn't enough time in the day for that, unless one camps further out, or goes really early.

7. Place Menelik

Djibouti Djibouti
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3.5 based on 100 reviews

Place Menelik

This is the shady center of town, home to the tourist office and some other buildings.

8. Grande Pecherie

Djibouti Djibouti
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Grande Pecherie

This waterfront fish market is an early morning tradition.

9. Hamoudi Mosque

Djibouti Djibouti
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3.5 based on 19 reviews

Hamoudi Mosque

10. Aquaclub

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Aquaclub

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