DJIBOUTI TRAVEL GUIDE

ESSENTIALS | WHEN TO GO | WEATHER | COSTS | ACTIVITIES | SIGHTS

INTRODUCTION

Djibouti holds a strange fascination for the traveller – ignored on the tourist circuit for years due to its internal strife – but Djibouti is slowly gaining a reputation as a quintessential slice of northeast Africa. If you ever had a surreal vision of a punishing hot and unremittingly desolate African destination, filled with weird natural formations and vast tracts of wilderness, punctuated only by a few quaint villages, Djibouti is that place.

Some of its unusual attractions include a lake that is one of the lowest surfaces in the world, another that is home to thousands of flamingos at dawn, natural chimneys blowing steam that seems to come from nowhere, spectacular diving and snorkelling off the Red Sea coast and bustling little Arab-style souks around the country. The country can be divided into three regions; the coastal plain and volcanic plateaus in the central and southern parts of the country and the mountain ranges in the north. Much of the country is a vast wasteland with virtually no arable land.

COVID-19 TRAVEL STATUS

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Djibouti’s Ambouli International Airport has reopened for incoming and outgoing passenger traffic.All arriving travelers over the age of 11 will be tested for COVID-19 (at their own expense) and will have to remain at the point of entry while waiting for test results. Those who test negative will be free to proceed to their accommodation.

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QUICK FACTS

• Capital: Djibouti
• Currency: Djiboutian franc (DJF)
• Area: 23,000 sq km
• Population: 958 920 (2018)
• Language: French (official), Arabic (official), Somali, Afar
• Religion: Muslim 94%, Christian 6%
• Electricity: 220/240V 50Hz

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

• 1 January, New Year’s Day
• 1 May, Labor Day
• 27 June, National Day

Also, Maulid an-Nabi, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Al Hijrah.

FESTIVALS

WEATHER SYNOPSIS

Djibouti’s climate varies across the country. The inland is hot, with average temperatures above 30°C during the summer months of May-September. Nights are generally warm, with average temperatures around 17°C. At the peak of the hot season, temperatures have been known to top 45°C. The cooler season runs from October-March/April with average temperatures of 25°C. Climate on the coast varies from the north to the south. The average temperatures are around 24-25°C and the wettest months are April, July, and August, with a monthly average of 30 mm. January, June and December are the driest months, with average rainfall of 10 mm or less. The humidity is very high with peaks of 90%. Rainfall is largely regulated by the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the climate is also susceptible to the impacts of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The country also experiences occasional catastrophic floods.

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SPORT & ACTIVITIES

HEALTH

Be aware of possible health risks in 

Djibouti

Yellow fever - The yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America. The virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no medicine to treat or cure an infection. To prevent getting sick from yellow fever, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and get vaccinated.

Zika Virus - Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika.

Malaria - Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Although malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from malaria can usually be prevented.

Dengue - Dengue is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick. For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild or severe.

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