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Explore Djibouti's unique appeal. Little known yet rich in nature highlghts, Djibouti offers rare expereinces 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 flamigoes, 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 snorkeling on the Red Sea coast, off the Gulf of Tadjoura. Relax in the island hopping tour of the archipelgo, and experience whale sharks swimming.
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Trip Options
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Djibouti
Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). 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 buganvillea. The vanilla coloured Hotel's silhouette etch 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. Djibouti is a late 19th-century city with a distinctly Arabic feel. Attractions include the lively Central Market, many good local restaurants. Also worth seeing is the Tropical Aquarium with underwater exhibits from the Red Sea. Nearby are beaches at Dorale. Djibouti lies within a geological feature known as the Afar Triangle, one of the hottest and most desolate places on Earth. Part of the Great Rift Valley system, it is a wedge of flat desert pushing into the Ethiopian Massif, largely below sea level. Surrounded by dormant volcanoes and lava fields, Lake Assal, is one of the lowest surface areas anywhere on the planet -150m (570 ft) below sea level.
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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. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Djibouti Palace Kempinski .
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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. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Djibouti Palace Kempinski .
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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, snorkeling, and admiring the beauty of the Whale sharks. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Djibouti Palace Kempinski .
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Day 5
Djibouti
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide. Depart from Djibouti Int'l airport.
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Trip Includes
All ground transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle - Professional driver - English speaking private guide for tours - All entrance fees, including local government taxes - Domestic flights, airport transfers, meals as indicated on the itinerary
Trip Excludes
Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - International airfare - Visas - Optional activities/extras - Vacation insurance (purchase at www.kensingtontours.com/insurance.cfm )
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- The price shown is per person, and does not include international air fare to/from the trip start point
- 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.
- 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. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.
- Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms.cfm
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East Africa
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