2 Days Djibouti Discovery

Djibouti City, Dimbiyo Canyon, Ghoubet and Lake Assal
Djibouti Discovery Tour

  • Duration 2 Days / 1 Night
  • Transport Included Yes
  • Guide Languages English, French
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Whale Sharks Season November – February

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Tour Information

  • Itinerary

    Day 1: Djibouti City Tour

    • Crossing through the European Quarter, recognizable by its French colonial architecture and Moorish arcades.
    • Visit to the African Quarter, animated by the Hamoudi Mosque, one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
    • Discovery of the local markets, full of color and flavor.
    • Depending on the day of arrival, a possible visit to the Djibouti National Archives or EEGA Place.
    • Visit to the Port of Djibouti, a strategic point for maritime trade in the region, and the People's Palace, an important national monument.

    Day 2: Djibouti City – Dimbiyo Canyon – Ghoubet – Lake Assal – Djibouti City

    • Early start to make the most of the cooler morning hours.
    • Crossing the Dimbiyo Canyon, nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of Djibouti," an impressive site where three tectonic plates meet.
    • Arrival at Ghoubet al-Kharab, a privatized boat excursion to encounter the whale sharks that come here to feed between November and February.
    • Journey toward Lake Assal, passing by natural hot springs.
    • Arrival at Lake Assal, located 155 meters below sea level, the lowest point in Africa.

  • Included

    • Transportation
    • Bilingual guide (French / English)
    • Water
    • Lunch
    • Privatized boat
    • Soft drinks

  • Not Included

    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Lunch on day 1
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips

  • What to Bring

    Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, towel, camera, light jacket.