Djibouti, the port city and capital of the Republic of Djibouti, lies in northeast Africa on the Gulf of Aden at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Built on three-level areas linked in jetties, the city combines old and modern architecture. On this tour, you will explore the city’s capital and learn more about its colorful history and rich culture. Start by visiting the European and the Arab quarters, which are adjacent to each other. In the city’s European Quarter, you can expect a mix of French colonialism and Moorish architecture. You will also find various stores selling all sorts of local items. Continue to Place Mahmoud Harbi or Place Rimbaud, where the city’s most iconic building and Djibouti’s most important landmark is: the mosque. Then, proceed to the African Quarter, an enormous sprawl of tin-roofed huts lined up on barren streets. You can also swing by the African Market, the old and new train stations, and the ports of Djibouti, and even meet and mingle with the locals as you visit the suburb and villages.
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Start: The Djibouti Port.
End: Djibouti Port Harbor.
Countries Visited: Djibouti
Operating days: On Request
Departure point: Port pick-up
Arrival point: Port drop-off
Special instructions: please get in touch with Across Africa Tours & Travel to confirm your departure details at least one week before your first day of the visit
Djibouti Port.
1 hour before departure.
Djibouti, the port city and capital of the Republic of Djibouti, lies in northeast Africa on the Gulf of Aden at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Built on three-level areas linked in jetties, the city combines old and modern architecture. On this tour, you will explore the city’s capital and learn more about its colorful history and rich culture. Start by visiting the European and the Arab quarters, which are adjacent to each other. In the city’s European Quarter, you can expect a mix of French colonialism and Moorish architecture. You will also find various stores selling all sorts of local items. Continue to Place Mahmoud Harbi or Place Rimbaud, where the city’s most iconic building and Djibouti’s most important landmark is: the mosque. Then, proceed to the African Quarter, an enormous sprawl of tin-roofed huts lined up on barren streets. You can also swing by the African Market, the old and new train stations, and the ports of Djibouti, and even meet and mingle with the locals as you visit the suburb and villages.
You will meet with our guide at the port for pick up and the start of the safari. Your today day trip tour starts with a stop at Periphery town. Meet with the locals on their daily live before heading to the fish port Harbour and a picture stop on the new railway. Then continue to Balbala quarter, foreign countries militaries bases. Before proceeding to the European quarter, you will have a great opportunity to watch the Djibouti’s traditional folkloric Afar. Enjoy the traditional dances with our locals. The day can not end without a walk on the Djibouti African Market. Here is a chance to shop for souvenirs and crafts to take home with you. Be drop off back at the port at 2pm.
