Dikhil district, Djibouti

Places to visit near Dikhil

Dikhil is a town in Dikhil district, Djibouti, home to about 12,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hemed (49 km), Ardoukoba أردوكوبا (71 km) and Abou Maya (76 km).

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Dikhil, Djibouti
Dikhil, Dikhil district, Djibouti. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dikhil at a glance

Location
Dikhil district, Djibouti
Population
about 12,043
Coordinates
11.1045° N, 42.3697° E
Places within 50 km
78 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Dikhil

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dikhil: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dikhil

287 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dikhil. The closest is Bourrahi (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dikhil

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dikhil. The closest is Handoga (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dikhil

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dikhil. The closest is Lake Assal (77 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Assal · lake · Tadjourah · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Lake Abbe · lake · Afar Region · ~80 km

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A one-day trip from Dikhil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dikhil
  2. 10 km Assa-Ahmed · viewpoint, Dikhil
  3. 14 km Intimara · viewpoint, Dikhil
  4. 7 km Bourrahi · viewpoint, Dikhil
  5. 11 km Dababka · viewpoint
  6. 5 km Si‘îd Gâban · viewpoint, Dikhil
  7. 10 km Back to Dikhil

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From travellers near Dikhil

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How to reach Dikhil

    All places near Dikhil by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dikhil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints76287Bourrahi (4 km)
    Forts & heritage23Handoga (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Assal (77 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Abou Maya (76 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Yoboki National Park (67 km)
    Beaches & coast01Lake Ghoubet (67 km)
    Other attractions01Ali Addé (72 km)

    Dikhil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dikhil?

    Bourrahi (viewpoint, about 4 km), Intimara (viewpoint, about 10 km), Assa-Ahmed (viewpoint, about 10 km), Si‘îd Gâban (viewpoint, about 10 km), Dababka (viewpoint, about 13 km), ‘Anâbo Kôma (viewpoint, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dikhil?

    78 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dikhil?

    Bourrahi, about 4 km by road; Intimara (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dikhil?

    Handoga, about 17 km by road; Asa Koma (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dikhil?

    Lake Assal, about 77 km by road; Lake Abbe (80 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dikhil?

    Start in Dikhil, visit Assa-Ahmed, then Intimara, then Bourrahi, then Dababka, then Si‘îd Gâban, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dikhil?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Dikhil

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dikhil’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dikhil on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.