Trip to Djibouti from 1 to 9 February 2025 / From 2,750€ Discover the highlights of this trip to Djibouti
We will admire the magical natural landscapes of Djibouti
Lake Abbe
During this trip to Djibouti, we will be able to take a walk in the area near Lake Abbe. We will find a true “forest” of limestone chimneys surrounded by springs of bubbling and sulfurous water. In addition to the limestone chimneys, we will also be able to see pink flamingos and hot springs.
Lake Assal
On this trip to Djibouti, we will visit Lake Assal, which is the lowest point in Africa (150 m below sea level) and the saltiest lake in the world. The stifling heat and the intense turquoise color of the lake will transport us to a magical and unreal landscape. We will take a walk through a nearby canyon and along the saline shore of the lake with the evening lights.
Gulf of Goubet and Ardoukoba volcano
We will be able to take a double walking excursion through the volcanic Rift zone during this trip to Djibouti. Between Lake Assal and the Gulf of Ghoubet there is a 7 km volcanic area with lunar landscapes and chaotic geology. We are in the Red Sea rift, where Africa separates from Asia, an exceptional region. We will walk to the Ghoubet belvedere, which offers a spectacular view over the Gulf of Ghoubet and Lake Assal. After, we will look into the crack that splits the country in two and approach the young Ardoukoba volcano before returning to eat in Goubet Bay, with the possibility of swimming with some coral bottom and a walk to the shark pit. Ghoubet Lake is linked to the Gulf of Tadjoura by a narrow area surrounded by black and steep mountains. Protruding out of the water is Devil’s Island, which is an ancient underwater crater.Day Forest National Park
Within the Goda massif is found the Forest Day National Park, the ceiling of the trip (1,550 m altitude), with a juniper forest fighting for its survival, and from where we will enjoy great views over the Gulf of Tadjoura and we will walk through the forest.Allols Depression
The Allols Depression is one of the most spectacular natural areas in the Horn of Africa, and during this trip to Djibouti, we will have the opportunity to visit it. This landscape is made up of faults, folds, ancient lava, salt fields and black igneous rocks. The Allols Depression is supplied with seawater through underground fractures. There are numerous hot springs, small swamps and narrow stretches of surprising greenery.We will delve into the culture of the Afar people during this trip to Djibouti
During this trip to Djibouti, we will get to know the Afar people and their culture. We will try to meet some of the last Afar nomadic communities to show us their way of life. Upon arrival in the Sultanate of Tadjoura, capital of the Afar nation, we will have a reception at the palace with His Royal Highness Sultan Ali Habib Ahmed or a member of the family. We will have the opportunity to talk to the Afar aristocracy and introduce ourselves. We will have a traditional meal with our hosts, and in the evening we will be able to attend a traditional dance to admire the stunning gala dresses worn by the women and their spectacular jewelry and hairstyles. Also, we will visit the mosque, the cemetery, the old buildings and the port.
Visit to the colonial town of Obock
On this trip to Djibouti, we will visit Obock, a former colonial town and the former capital of Djibouti. We will visit the residence of the first governor of the French territory Léonce Lagarde, the colonial-era marine cemetery, and discover the remains of Arthur Rimbaud's house.
© Photos by Emili Bayona and Aníbal Bueno taken during a trip to Djibouti.
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