Djibouti City
Djibouti
- Safety rating
- 5.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The cooler season from November to February is essential, as summer heat is extreme.
- Population
- 0.6M
Overview
Djibouti's port capital is a strategic crossroads on the Horn of Africa, mixing French colonial, Arab and African influences. It's the launchpad for surreal landscapes like Lake Assal's salt flats and the bizarre chimneys of Lake Abbe.
Top attractions
Explore the European Quarter and African Quarter markets, then day-trip to Lake Assal's salt lake and the Lake Abbe limestone chimneys.
Getting around
Shared taxis and minibuses serve the city; hire a 4x4 with a driver for the dramatic desert landscapes.