Djibouti Travel Guide

Djibouti City Facts and Information
Guide to Djibouti's capital city, Djibouti. Two thirds of the country's population live in the city. Djibouti city is situated on the coast, on the Gulf of Tadjoura right across from Yemen. Find out what to see in Djibouti, where to stay and more.

Lake Assal, Djibouti
Lake Assal (Bahr al Assal) in Djibouti is Africa's lowest geographic point, it lies 515 feet (155m) below sea level. It's a fascinating salt water lake, with beaches literally made of pure salt. The Afar, a nomadic tribe, have been cutting slabs of salt from this lake for centuries and continue to do so today.

Qat, Khat, Chat... A Flowering Business
Facts and information about Khat, the "African salad" with a kick, "the Abyssinian tea" with a bite. Khat (Qat) is a popular mild narcotic traditionally enjoyed by many East Africans living in the Horn of Africa. Khat leaves must be chewed when fresh for maximum affect. The habit has spawned a multi-million dollar business for countries that...

Djibouti - Lonely Planet
Guide to Djibouti from the Lonely Planet series. Excellent guide for those wanting to visit Djibouti on a budget (although this is not a cheap destination).

Maskali and Moucha Islands Travel Blog
Djibouti's location on the Red Sea means there are some excellent diving and swimming opportunities particularly around the islands of Maskali and Moucha in the Gulf of Tadjoura. Read these recent travel blogs for more information about tours and getting to the islands.

Djibouti Facts and Information
Djibouti Facts and Information

Djibouti Hotels
Djibouti hotel reviews and listings from TripAdvisor.