This 4-day tour takes you through Djibouti’s most famous natural and cultural highlights.
Start in Djibouti City, then head to the stunning landscapes of Lake Abbé, where you’ll see the strange limestone chimneys and enjoy a desert sunset. Visit the salt-filled Lake Assal, the lowest point in Africa, and explore the peaceful town of Tadjourah with its whitewashed houses. End the trip with time to relax and swim at the beautiful beach of Sable Blancs, known for its clear water and white sand.
Djibouti City, Lake Abbé, Lake Assal, Tadjourah & Sable Blancs
Pick up and transfer to your Hotel. Depending on your arrival time you will explore the capital Djibouti City.
Start your day exploring Djibouti City, the country’s capital. Walk through the European Quarter with its old buildings from the French colonial times, then visit the African Quarter, full of life, markets, and local culture.
See the Hamoudi Mosque, one of the oldest in the city, and stop by the People’s Palace, an important national monument. Later, walk through the main market, where you’ll find colorful stalls and local goods. End the day with a stroll along the coast and enjoy views of the Gulf of Tadjoura.
Atlantic Hotel Hotel or Les Acacias Hotel
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In the morning we’ll drive to Lake Abbé. The drive passes The Grand Bara and Petit Barra deserts. In Dikhil there will be a stop for lunch before arriving at Lake Abbe. You will have an overnight stay at the Touristic Camp to see the amazing scenery during sunset. The Touristic Camp is a settlement of traditional Afar huts which are very basic.
For more comfort you can choose to stay at Neem Farm which is located 40 km further. At this farm you can also enjoy a buggy drive through the desert to Lake Abbe.
Lake Abbé Touristic Camp or Neem Farm
Breakfast and Dinner
There will be an early wake up to see the sunrise. Lake Abbé has a beautiful scenery full of chimneys. During a walking tour to the Lake you might also see nomadic people, Birds, Flamingos and Hot Springs. The geology of this area is very interesting. We drive to Lake Assal, the lowest point in Africa. On our way we also visit the Panoramic views of Canyon Adaleh and Goubet.
In Lake Assal the big salt field makes you feel like walking in nowhere land. The water has bright colors that change from time to time because of the sun reflection. The trip continues to Tadjourah for an overnight stay.
Le Golfe Hotel or Gadileh Resort Hotel
Breakfast
The oldest town in Djibouti is known for its whitewashed buildings. After exploring Tadjourah we head to Plage de Sables Blancs. Here you can refresh while enjoying beautiful white sand beaches and drinks. We drive back to Djibouti City where the tour ends.
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Breakfast
3 Days/2 Nights
5 Days/4 NightsTo help you prepare for your trip, please ensure you understand the latest travel and health requirements and restrictions by destination, for both directions of travel, which may change frequently.
