Getting Around Djibouti

Air

Private charters may be available.

Road

Side of the road

Road Quality

Road conditions are poor on the whole, and 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for the interior. There is a modern highway from Djibouti to Tadjoura.

Car Hire

Available in Djibouti and at the airport. It is advisable to carry water and petrol on any expedition off main routes.

Taxi

Available in Djibouti and from the airport to the town; also in Ali-Sabieh, Dikhil, Dorale and Arta. Fares increase by 50% after dark.

Documentation

An International Driving Permit is recommended, although not legally required. A temporary licence to drive is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid UK driving licence. Insurance is not required.

Urban travel

A minibus service operates in Djibouti, stopping on demand. A flat-fare system is use.

Rail

The only service is provided by the twice-weekly train to Ethiopia.

Water

Ferry services sail daily from L'Escale (Djibouti) to Tadjoura and Obock (on the northeast coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura) (journey time - 3 hours).