Djibouti travel tips are meant to provide some help for all those who are planning a trip to this beautiful country. Djibouti is a country that is situated in north-east Africa. The capital of Djibouti is named after the country itself and is called the city of Djibouti. Djibouti travel tips will give you full information about its landscape, weather and terrain.
Djibouti landscape consists mostly of desert, highlands and plateaus.The best time to go to this small country is between the months of November and April. Djibouti has a very hot climate. Other months during the year might prove to be a bit too hot for you to enjoy your holiday. During peak summer season the temperature might go anywhere up to 40°C. You might experience a bit of rain during the months of January and February. Such rains are usually a welcome relief from the heat.
Djibouti is served by many international airlines such as Air France, Daallo Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Yemenia, Eritrean Airlines and Djibouti Airlines. If you plan to travel by road then the best option would be to travel to the town of Moulhoule. From Moulhoule you will be able to find many taxis that would take you across the border to Assab in Eritrea.
There are also other bus services that provide bus services to the city of Dire Dawa in Ethiopia. Apart from that you can avail the bush taxis that are common in Africa to go to nearby places such as Hargeisa in Somaliland.
For getting around the country, bus services are highly recommended. You will be able to find a bus that interlink virtually every part of the country with the capital city. You are advised to book your tickets in advance in order to make sure that get a reserved seat. Start early in order to avoid last minute confusion at the bus terminal. Most buses charge a standard fare.
Apart from Bus services, you can also book yourself a seat in one of the boats that operate between the capital city and other tourist destinations. You are advised to make sure that the boats are operating before you book your tickets.
If you plan to visit the bustling market in Djibouti, the best time to go would be either in the early morning or in the late evening when the market is at its chaotic best.
Two official languages spoken in Djibouti are Arabic and French. It would be preferable if you had a little bit knowledge of any one of the two.
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