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Travel - Internal Air Private charters may be available. Sea Ferry services sail daily to Tadjoura and Obock (on the northeast coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura) from Djibouti (3 hours). Rail The only service is provided by daily train to the border with Ethiopia (see Travel – International section). Road 4-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. 4-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. |