Horn of Africa city-state — the Lac Assal salt lake below sea level and a strategic Red Sea gateway.
Djibouti is one of Africa's most exotic destinations — Lake Assal is Africa's lowest point, lava fields and the Afar Depression are geological wonders. Swimming with whale sharks in the Red Sea is possible here, and the country is a blend of African and Arab cultures.
50K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
November–April — cooler; whale sharks November–February; summer extremely hot
Top sights & experiences
- 🌊 Lake Assal — Africa's Lowest Point
- 🦈 Whale Shark Swimming
- 🌋 Lac Abbé Chimneys
- 🐋 Lake Goubet
- 🛒 Djibouti City & Central Market
- 🏜️ Day Forest National Park
Perfect for
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