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Travel - Internal
AIR: Private charters may be available.
SEA: Ferry services sail to Tadjoura and Obock (on the north-east coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura) from Djibouti (three hours).
RAIL: The only service is provided by daily train to the border with Ethiopia (see Travel – International section).
ROAD: Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended for the interior. There is a new highway from Djibouti to Tadjoura. Traffic drives on the right. Bus: Buses operate from Djibouti to most towns and villages throughout the country. Buses leave when they are full. Car hire: Available in Djibouti and at the airport. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are also available. It is advisable to carry water and petrol on any expedition off main routes. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended, although not legally required. A temporary licence to drive is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid British or Northern Ireland driving licence. Insurance is not required.
URBAN: A minibus service operates in Djibouti, stopping on demand. A flat-fare system is used. Taxi: These are available in Djibouti and from the airport to the town; also in Ali-Sabieh, Dikhil, Dorale and Arta. Fares increase by 50 per cent after dark.
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