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Djibouti
Getting Around
Getting Around
Djibouti
Getting Around by Air
Private charters may be available.
Getting Around by Water
Ferry services sail daily from L'Escale (Djibouti) to Tadjoura and Obock (on the northeast coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura) (journey time - 3 hours).
Getting Around by Rail
The only service is provided by daily train to the border with Ethiopia (see Getting There section).
Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the right. 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for the interior. There is a new highway from Djibouti to Tadjoura.
Bus: Buses operate from Djibouti to most towns and villages throughout the country. Buses leave when they are full.
Car hire: Available in Djibouti and at the airport. It is advisable to carry water and petrol on any expedition off main routes.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended, although not legally required. A temporary licence to drive is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid UK driving licence. Insurance is not required.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
A minibus service operates in Djibouti, stopping on demand. A flat-fare system is used.
Taxi: These are available in Djibouti and from the airport to the town; also in Ali-Sabieh, Dikhil, Dorale and Arta. Fares increase by 50% after dark.
Getting Around by Air
Private charters may be available.
Getting Around by Water
Ferry services sail daily from L'Escale (Djibouti) to Tadjoura and Obock (on the northeast coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura) (journey time - 3 hours).
Getting Around by Rail
The only service is provided by daily train to the border with Ethiopia (see Getting There section).
Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the right. 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for the interior. There is a new highway from Djibouti to Tadjoura.
Bus: Buses operate from Djibouti to most towns and villages throughout the country. Buses leave when they are full.
Car hire: Available in Djibouti and at the airport. It is advisable to carry water and petrol on any expedition off main routes.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended, although not legally required. A temporary licence to drive is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid UK driving licence. Insurance is not required.
Bus: Buses operate from Djibouti to most towns and villages throughout the country. Buses leave when they are full.
Car hire: Available in Djibouti and at the airport. It is advisable to carry water and petrol on any expedition off main routes.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended, although not legally required. A temporary licence to drive is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid UK driving licence. Insurance is not required.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
A minibus service operates in Djibouti, stopping on demand. A flat-fare system is used.
Taxi: These are available in Djibouti and from the airport to the town; also in Ali-Sabieh, Dikhil, Dorale and Arta. Fares increase by 50% after dark.
Taxi: These are available in Djibouti and from the airport to the town; also in Ali-Sabieh, Dikhil, Dorale and Arta. Fares increase by 50% after dark.
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