What budget for activities and outings Djibouti?
Life remains expensive in this strong-currency country, where nothing is produced and everything is imported. Food and public transport are not too expensive, although fares are considerably higher than in neighboring countries. A meal in a restaurant in Djibouti-Ville costs around 3,000 FDJ, and between 400 and 800 FDJ in a snack bar. For accommodation, if you want to avoid the capital's lower-end hotels, you'll need to reckon with an average of €100 per person per night. Outside the city, for campsites or traditional accommodation, you'll need to pay €50 per person per day for full board. Activities at sea or inland (diving, hiking, excursions, fishing) are not for everyone's pocket either. However, with a minimum of 4 people, if you opt for a trekking-discovery package, for example, it's quite possible to do a ten-day tour for around FDJ 20,000 per person per day, all-inclusive (accommodation in traditional camps or bivouacs, trekking, meals and 4x4 transport with driver-guide), which is very reasonable.
Lovers of arid lands and hiking will find plenty to do in Djibouti. Walking can be difficult, given the climate. But if you're well looked after, you'll enjoy an exceptional experience, discovering areas inaccessible by vehicle and spending the night under the stars. The 4x4 can complement or replace the walk. Sports enthusiasts can even take part in the Grand Barra cross-country race (15 km) organized every December by the French army. Scuba diving enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy. There are numerous diving sites in the Gulf of Tadjourah, suitable for all levels and rich in diverse experiences. On the way to the airport, the gardens of Ambouli make for a lovely stroll. This patch of greenery is a real blessing in an arid land. Best explored in the cooler hours of the day. Finally, in the capital, we can't recommend enough the massages and yoga classes at Villa Camille, or in a different style, a lazy day at the Kempinski, Sheraton or Ayla Grand Hotel swimming pools.
The clubs and discos around Rue d'Ethiopie all look more or less the same. They fill up especially on Thursday evenings, the eve of the weekend. Admission is free, and drinks cost around FDJ 1,000. And once a month, the Kempinski organizes a beach party on the beach.
What budget to eat Djibouti?
Depending on the restaurant, prices can vary from FDJ 1,500 to FDJ 5,000 for a main course. Payment is usually made in cash, but more and more establishments accept Visa and MasterCard.
What is the budget for accommodation Djibouti?
Djibouti's hotels are improving, but neither small budgets nor lovers of characterful establishments will really be satisfied. At the lower end of the scale, you'll find cheap hotels offering no comfort whatsoever. After that, prices rise very quickly. It's hard to find a decent room for less than €50. The most common price range is €90-130. Outside Djibouti-City, the choice is very limited. Apart from a few modest establishments and three good seaside addresses around Obock and Tadjourah, including the brand-new Gadileh Resort Hotel, camps are the main (100% authentic) accommodation option outside the capital.
Travel budget Djibouti and cost of living
Life is expensive in this strong-currency country, where nothing is produced and everything is imported. Prices are closer to those in Paris than in Addis Ababa or Nairobi. It is difficult to give a budget, as travellers often opt for the "all-inclusive" formula. Food and public transport are not too expensive, even if fares are considerably higher than in neighboring countries. Accommodation, on the other hand, is likely to put a dent in your budget, especially if you want to avoid the capital's lower-end hotels. Outside the city, for traditional camps or accommodation, you'll need to pay €50 per person per day for full board. Activities at sea or inland (diving, hiking, excursions, fishing) are not for everyone's pocket either. However, with a minimum of 4 people, if you opt for a trekking-discovery package, for example, it's quite possible to do a ten-day tour for around FDJ 20,000 (around €100) per person per day, all-inclusive (accommodation in traditional camps or bivouacs, trekking, meals and 4x4 transport with driver-guide), which is very reasonable.
