Djibouti Getaway
5 Days
from
$1500 pp*
Highlights:
Djibouti
(Djibouti)
Trip Start/End:
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Djibouti
Explore Djibouti's unique appeal. Little known yet rich in nature highlights, Djibouti offers rare experiences and beautiful beaches. Arrive to Djibouti city, a boisterous blend of colonial French and modern Arabic, crowded with Arab and African cultures. Take a 4X4 jeep tour with your driver and private guide to visit the pink flamingos, at the Lac Abbe where they can be seen taking wing by the thousands each dawn, an unforgettable sight. Take a boat ride to enjoy some of the best diving, underwater photography and snorkelling on the Red Sea coast, off the Gulf of Tadjoura. Relax in the island hopping tour of the archipelago, and experience whale sharks swimming.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Djibouti
| - Transfer - Airport - Car/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Djibouti Palace Kempinski
superior sea view (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Djibouti
| - Shared - Island hopping - Car/Driver
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Djibouti Palace Kempinski
superior sea view (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Djibouti
| - Private - Lac Abbe & Pink Flamingo tour - 4X4/Guide
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Djibouti Palace Kempinski
superior sea view (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Djibouti
| - Shared - Whale shark experience - Car/Driver
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Djibouti Palace Kempinski
superior sea view (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Djibouti
| - At Leisure
- Transfer - Airport - Car/Driver
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Djibouti
Djibouti Palace Kempinski
Day 1: Djibouti
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide.
Accommodation: Djibouti Palace Kempinski Away from the busy districts, yet only few minutes from the airport, Djibouti Palace Kempinski is ideally located at a prime beachfront between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, in a secluded and peaceful setting of palms and bougainvillea. The vanilla coloured Hotel's silhouette etched against the turquoise blue of the African sky and the deep Ocean. The fantastic Infinity pool together with a Junior pool maximize the refreshing sea breezes. Djibouti Palace Kempinski features a plethora of entertainment amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, Mountain Bikes, Outdoor swimming pool, Mini Club, Restaurants and Bars.
Red corals
Day 2: Djibouti
Enjoy the romantic paradise of the archipelago located approximately 11 kilometers from Djibouti city, a collection of magical islands, where the entire coastline is fringed by corals. Take a full day tour to enjoy the islands.
Accommodation: Djibouti Palace Kempinski Day 3: Djibouti
Take a full day tour with your private 4X4 jeep, driver and English speaking guide to enjoy Majestic, grey-hued sunsets over the sulphur stacks and hundreds of pink flamingos on Lac Abbe. The lake is a gathering place for flamingos and pelicans and the location of strange natural steaming chimneys.
Accommodation: Djibouti Palace Kempinski 
Whale shark
Day 4: Djibouti
Djibouti's waters are among the world's most beautiful sites, boasting about 20 amazing spots: over 140 species of corals, dolphins, almost every shark species and the star of the sea, the huge whale shark surpassing 15 meters. Take a full day tour to enjoy swimming, snorkelling, and admiring the beauty of the Whale sharks.
Accommodation: Djibouti Palace Kempinski Day 5: Djibouti
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide.
Accommodation: Depart Depart from Djibouti Int'l airport.
Accommodations
- Djibouti Palace Kempinski
Djibouti Palace Kempinski - Djibouti
Away from the busy districts, yet only few minutes from the airport, Djibouti Palace Kempinski is ideally located at a prime beachfront between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, in a secluded and peaceful setting of palms and bougainvillea. The vanilla coloured Hotel's silhouette etched against the turquoise blue of the African sky and the deep Ocean. The fantastic Infinity pool together with a Junior pool maximize the refreshing sea breezes. Djibouti Palace Kempinski features a plethora of entertainment amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, Mountain Bikes, Outdoor swimming pool, Mini Club, Restaurants and Bars.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Djibouti
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport, visa, and evidence of yellow fever vaccination are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Visa processing generally takes 7 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately US$50.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often.Travelers may obtain the latest information on entry requirements from the Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti.
HEALTH
Vacation insurance is recommended. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/djibouti.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Djibouti.
Government: Republic. Gained independence from France in 1977.
Language: The official languages are Arabic and French. Afar and Somali are spoken locally. English is spoken by hoteliers, taxi drivers and traders.
Religion: Predominantly Muslim (94%) with Roman Catholic, Protestant and Greek Orthodox minorities.
Time: GMT + 3.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
Telephone: Country code +253.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good in and around the capital and parts of the coast, and poor to non-existent elsewhere.
Internet: Services are accessible in the main post office and some hotels. There is at least one Internet cafe in Djibouti.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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