If you are planning for Djibouti travel then you have a number of destinations where you can go. Djibouti travel should include a trip to the city’s famous travertine chimneys, its port, and its local villages. Before you plan a trip to this small country situated on the eastern part of Africa, you need to have some information about this country.
Djibouti is situated in a strategic location on the Red Sea. Its location is such that it provides the country with the main access route for trade through the Red Sea. Djibouti is surrounded by Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia on its sides. The capital of Djibouti is the city of Djibouti. Once a French Colony, Djibouti has now become an overseas territory of the French Union.
Djibouti landscapes consist mostly of plateaus, highlands and deserts. The climate in Djibouti is very hot throughout the year. The best time to visit the country is from the period of November to April. The climate during this time is more pleasant and you can even experience some sudden showers in the middle which cool the place down considerably.
Getting to the country is very easy. You can avail the services of a number of airlines that operate their flights into this country. You can come from any part of the world. Some of the international airlines that provide flights on a frequent basis to Djibouti are Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Eritrean Airlines and Djibouti Airlines.
Once you are in the country you can take a bus from the capital city of Djibouti to almost any major part of the country. Bush taxis are also a common mode of local transport in Djibouti. Boat rides cannot be ruled out as they are probably one of the best ways to visit the bnearby tourist destinations.
The main airport in Djibouti is the Ambouli International Airport which is served by all major international airlines. Apart from Ambouli the Alisabieh Airport, Musha Airport, Obok Airport and Tadjoura airports are also other important airports in Djibouti.
You can also enter the country by road. You can come to the country from Dire Dawa in Eithopia. Otherwise you can take a taxi from Assab in Eritea to the town of Moulhoule.
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