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Getting Around Djibouti

Air: 

Private charters may be available.

Side of road: 
Right
Road quality: 

4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for the interior.

There is a new highway from Djibouti to Tadjoura.

Car hire: 

Car hire: Available in Djibouti and at the airport. It is advisable to carry water and petrol on any expedition off main routes.

Coach: 

Documentation: 

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.

Rail: 

The only service is provided by daily train to the border with Ethiopia (see Getting There section).

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).

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