Djibouti Highlights

After breakfast, we will begin a scenic drive to Dikhil to visit the traditional villages of the Afar and Somali people. Here, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy a unique lunch served inside distinctive village huts.

We will then continue our journey to Lake Abbé, a breathtaking natural wonder known for its towering limestone formations, some reaching up to 50 meters and numerous steam-emitting chimneys. This surreal, otherworldly landscape is so striking that it is famously associated with the classic science fiction film Planet of the Apes. You will have ample time to explore the lake and its surroundings until sunset.

Accommodation

Lake Abbe Touristic Camp

We will start the day with an early wake-up call to witness a breathtaking sunrise over Lake Abbé. We will then drive to the Chimney Area to enjoy stunning views of the hot springs, encounter nomadic communities, and observe flamingos in their natural habitat before returning to camp for breakfast.

Next, we journey to Lake Assal, making a stop for lunch en route. Located more than 155 meters below sea level, this remarkable Salt Lake is the lowest point in Africa and the third lowest on Earth. It is renowned for its vivid, ever-changing colors influenced by the sun’s reflection.
Along the drive, we will stop to take in panoramic views of the Adaleh Canyon and the Goubet region before arriving in the coastal town of Tadjourah for the night.

Accommodation

Le Golfe Hotel or Similar.

breakfast, we will explore Tadjourah, a coastal town renowned for its charming whitewashed buildings, some dating back to the Ottoman era. After taking in the town’s historic sites, we will head to the pristine white sands of Plage Blanche (Sables Blancs).

Here, you can relax, swim, and enjoy refreshing drinks by the water. In the afternoon, we will continue our scenic drive back to Djibouti City for departure.