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- French
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With 14 years of experience as a certified professional guide, Our expertise is built on years of achievements and the invaluable feedback of clients. We combine this extensive knowledge with personalized service, ensuring every tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, we cater to a diverse range of travelers, offering tailored adventures that showcase the unique beauty, culture, and history of Djibouti. Tourists choose us because we don’t just guide – we craft unforgettable memories.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
You must tell us your flight agenda or the hotel where you stay or send us your address.
H5C6+Q4Q, Djibouti
Itinerary
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1Djibouti
8:30 AM – Departure from Djibouti City Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation in Djibouti City. Set off in 4x4 vehicles designed to handle the rough desert terrain. The first part of the trip takes you through vast desert landscapes, offering beautiful views of the arid countryside.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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12:00 PM – Arrival in Dikhil and Lunch at Gobaad Hotel Lunch break at Gobaad Hotel in Dikhil. Enjoy a traditional meal and a relaxing break before continuing the journey. 1:30 PM – Continue the Journey to Lake Abbe After lunch, head towards Lake Abbe, a journey of about 2 hours and 20 minutes (120 km), with scenic stops along the way to capture the unique beauty of the region.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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3:30 PM – Photo Stop at As-Ela Village Stop for a 5-minute photo break in As-Ela, a charming village that offers a perfect snapshot of life in the Afar region.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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4:00 PM – Proceed to Koutabouya Village Continue to Koutabouya, the penultimate village before reaching Lake Abbe. This is a great opportunity to see nomadic life and herds of camels, goats, and sheep.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Lake Abbe
5:30 PM – Arrive at Lake Abbe After a total of 200 km, arrive at the Lake Abbe area, renowned for its geothermal formations, limestone chimneys, and dramatic landscapes. Explore the salt flats, admire the bizarre geothermal chimneys, and take in the stunning views as the sun begins to set. This is a prime photography opportunity.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Lake Abbe
7:00 PM – Settle in for the Night Check into a local lodge or camping site near the lake. Enjoy dinner under the stars and rest after a day of travel and exploration.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Lake Abbe
Morning: we will get up very early to watch the sunrise in the middle of the chimneys! Then we will approach the flamingos by the lake. We will also observe some so
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8Lake Assal
Then we’ll go to Assal Lake. On the way, we will stop to admire the grandiose landscape of the Dimbiya canyon nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of Djibouti"
1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Lake Assal
A few kilometres further on, another stop at the stele of B. Borrel, the French magistrate whose partially charred body was found at the bottom of the cliff on the morning of 18 October 1995. The "Borrel affair" soured relations between Djibouti and France for several years. Then we leave the road to take the «access ramp» to Lake Assal. Located 153 metres below sea level, Lake Assal is one of the saltiest in the world. This fact combined with the very high evaporation due to the intense heat that reigns there, explains that salt has been mined there for hundreds of years. No living organism can survive in the waters of Assal Lake. We will be able to bathe there because we take fresh water for the indispensable shower avoiding being transformed into a statue of salt (lol); plastic shoes are necessary to avoid injuring oneself on the sharp and hard salt crystals of the salt ice pack.
1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The very high temperatures that prevail in this place do not make it very hospitable, but its legendary beauty, described in particular by the adventurer writer J. Kessel, makes it a site not to be missed. On a longer tour, we can organize a bivouac on site to enjoy the sunrise the next day, and hike to the Ardoukoba volcano. Lunch: picnic at Lake Assal. Afternoon: Return to Djibouti. Depending on the time available for this day, it is possible to visit the lava field between Assal and Goubet. Transfer to the airport at the end of the evening.
1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Lake Abbe Circuit: A Journey Through Djibouti's Hidden Wonderland
Exploring Lake Assal and Return to Djibouti City
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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