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There are a number of tourist attractions in Djibouti city . This has contributed to the fast growing popularity of Djibouti city as a travel destination in West Africa. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Djibouti city are Khor Ambado Beach, Grande Pecherie, Lake Assal, Lake Abbe and Place Menelik. Djibouti city has something to offer for every kind of traveler in the city.
Khor Ambado:
Khor Ambado Beach is a major tourist attraction in Djibouti city. The soft sandy beaches are ideal for picnic. Tourists can also go for snorkeling. Far from the maddening crowd of the city, Khor Ambado Beach is a peaceful haven for tourists.
Lake Abbe:
Lake Abbe is one of the famous tourist attractions in Djibouti city. It is a salt lake, situated on the Ethiopia-Djibouti border. Lake Abbe is one of a chain of six connected lakes in Africa. Lake Abbe is well known for its 50 m high limestone chimneys. Steam vents the high chimneys.
Tourists coming to Djibouti city should watch out for the sunrise at Lake Abbe. You would love to see with pink flamencos. Travelers flock here to catch a glimpse of the flamingoes. Some parts of the film Planet of the Apes were shot in the Lake Abbe area.
Lake Assal:
Lake Assal, also known as Bahr al Assal, is another popular tourist attraction in Djibouti city. It is located to the west of Djibouti city. The place is well known for its rich marine life. The salt density of Lake Assal is 35 to 40 cms thick. The high density of salt present in the water makes it a well known salt reserve in Djibouti city. Tourists love to bathe in Lake Assal. The lake, surrendered on all sides by mountains, is an extraordinary sight by itself.
Tadjoura :
Tadjoura is another well known travel destination in Djibouti city. It is one of oldest towns of Djibouti city. The town is a good destination option for vacationers looking for a quiet break from the daily drudgery. There are a good number of resorts in Tadjoura that offer excellent accommodation and food. People come to this place from all parts of the world to enjoy the splendid views. Tourists flock at the golf of Tadjoura to catch a glimpse of the mountainous ranges from the offshore. Fishing is a popular pass time activity in the area.
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