Whale Sharks

Between the months of October and January Djibouti is home to resting whale sharks. These amazing species are the largest fish found in the sea and are renowned for aggregating in certain areas around the world at certain time of the year. The reasons for these seemingly mystical congregation is slowly being revealed as scientists discover more about these unique creatures. Djibouti’s Gulf of Tadjourah seems to host a safe confined nursery for juvenile whale sharks with its rich plankton filled waters making the perfect feeding ground. In season sightings are almost a certainty and in these waters you may even be luck enough to see them ‘ram-feeding’, a sight rarely seen elsewhere. The whale sharks are generally observed whilst snorkeling making this trip ideal for both divers and non divers alike.

Seven Brothers

Seven isolated islands sit off the cost of Djibouti offering a hub for an abundance of life. The coral life, that lies on gently sloping plateaus surrounding the islands has been said to be the single richest area for coral in the whole Arabian Peninsula. The visibility can reach 40 meters though at times plankton blooms can reduce the vis to 10 meters. These rich waters attract a mixture of both Red Sea and Indian Ocean species from Red Sea anemone fish to oriental sweet lips and honeycomb morays. Large numbers of fish congregate here and because these areas are relatively undived the fish are fairly inquisitive, letting you get up close and personal. Friendly pods of bottlenose and spinner dolphin hang out in the waters between the islands and there is always a good chance of seeing Mobulas rays feeding in the plankton rich water. Reef Sharks have also been spotted in the area. Strong currents are common so this trip is recommended for advanced divers.

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