Djibouti

Djibouti is part of the Horn of Africa with the Red Sea, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Much of it is white sandy beaches. Inland is both semi-desert and desert, with thorn bushes, steppes and volcanic mountain ranges. Djibouti city is late 19th-century and has a distinctly Arab feel. Attractions include a lively market near the Mosque, and many good local restaurants. Nearby are beaches at Dorale and Kor Ambad. Djibouti lies within a geological feature known as the Afar Triangle, one of the hottest and most desolate places on Earth. Straddling the Ethiopian frontier is Lake Abbe, home to thousands of flamingoes and pelicans. A large market can be found at Ali-Sabieh, a major stop for the main-line train between Djibouti and Addis Ababa. On the opposite side of the Gulf of Tadjoura, an excellent place for scuba diving, fishing and underwater photography, are the towns of Obock and Tadjoura. There are restaurants to suit all tastes, serving French, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arab and local specialities.

Ali Sabieh

Djibouti City

Foret de Day National Park

Ghoubet Al Kharab

Lake Abbe

Lake Assal

Les Sept Freres Islands

Maskali and Moucha Islands

Obock

Tadjoura