Tourism in Djibouti

The foreign tourist days in Djibouti, 2013

Tourism in Djibouti is one of the growing economic sectors of the country and is an industry that generates 53,000 and 63,000 arrivals per year, with its favorable beaches and climate and also include islands and beaches in the Gulf of Tadjoura and the Bab al-Mandab.[1] The majority of tourists come to Djibouti from Europe. Other visitors come from North America and Asia.[2] In 1995, there were 21,000 visitors but in 2013 there was 63,000.

Overview

The town of Ali Sabieh, with the Red Mountains in the distance

At Goubbet al Kharab, near the western end of the Gulf of Tadjoura, there are steep cliffs and a bay that was turned dark green by black lava. A number of active volcanoes are located inland from here. Another popular tourist attraction is the Day Forest National Park for conserving rare trees on Mount Goda. Near the town of Ali Sabieh are famously red mountains and a national park full of many gazelles.[1]

The coastal plains, mountain ranges, and volcanic plateaus of the country make a picturesque sight. Some popular local attractions include the Presidential Palace, the Central Market, Maskali Islands, Moucha Island, Lake Abbe and Lake Assal. The coastlines of Djibouti harbor many stretches of beaches that are frequented by sun bathers and other visitors.

The Djiboutian government, realizing the great potential of development of national tourism, takes a variety of measures for this - for example, the maximum mode facilitating foreign investment in tourism infrastructure. Priority is given to the construction of hotels and the construction of roads that meet the latest international standards.

Regulation

The tourist industry in Djibouti is regulated by the Ministry of Commerce and Tourism.[3]

According to the UNWTO, the annual number of tourists visiting the country is uncertain. However, international tourism locally generated $21 million USD in revenue in 2012.[4]

Attractions

Djibouti has a number of local attractions, consisting of historical sites, National Park, beaches and mountain ranges.

Local attractions

Day Forest National Park

Day Forest National Park established in 1939, protects the Goda Mountains. and also is the largest forest in Djibouti.

Historical sites

Beaches

The Khor Ambado beachside.

Mountain ranges

References

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Djibouti.
  1. 1 2 "Djibouti: Tourism, travel, and recreation". Nations Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  2. ↑ "Mecometer Tourism". Mecometer. Retrieved 2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. ↑ "National Directorate of Statistics, Ministry of Commerce and Tourism (Djibouti)". GHDx. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2014 Edition" (PDF). UNWTO. Retrieved 24 December 2014.


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