Djibouti Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Djibouti

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Djibouti

Toll & Vignette: No toll vignette. 4WD vehicle strictly required for Lake Abbe and Day Forest tracks.

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 10 percent standard in restaurants, hotels, and dive centers. Round up taxi fares. Dive guides and boat captains appreciate 2,000 to 5,000 DJF.

• DO Carry heavy sun protection and abundant water on trips to Lake Abbe.
• DO Strictly respect marine conservation rules when swimming with whale sharks.
• DON'T Never photograph military installations, foreign bases, or naval port facilities.
• DON'T Do not wear swimwear outside private beach resort premises.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & E (220V, 50Hz – Europlugs fit standard outlets).

Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only sealed bottled mineral water.

Insider Tip: Snorkel alongside gentle whale sharks in the Gulf of Tadjoura between November and January for a world-class eco-adventure.