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Diving in Djibouti with Whale Sharks has been carefully curated and personally verified by the TrippyIgloo team, who bring over 20 years of experience designing immersive journeys across India and beyond. Every recommendation reflects our deep local knowledge, cultural insights, and commitment to seamless travel experiences.
Our experts work directly with trusted local guides, hosts, and communities to ensure authenticity, comfort, and safety. From adventure treks and wildlife safaris to heritage explorations and skill-building workshops, each experience is crafted to leave travelers with lasting memories and meaningful connections.
Diving in Djibouti with Whale Sharks has been selected based on:
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Travel to Djibouti to snorkel or free dive with whale sharks and other marine life with professional photographer Patrick Dykstra.
Travel to Djibouti to snorkel or free dive with whale sharks and other marine life with professional photographer Patrick Dykstra. Most people wouldn’t be able to place Djibouti on a map, let alone know it is the best place in the world for swimming with whale sharks. Djibouti is a safe haven, offering incredible marine life and fascinating landscapes, from its saline lakes to extinct volcanoes. This safari focusses on getting you out to free dive with the whale sharks during the best season to see them. Whilst we never guarantee sightings, your chances are high as this is when the whale sharks are easily found swimming parallel to the shore. Guided by Joshua Barton, a wildlife photographer who knows this area better than anyone, you’ll enjoy expert photographic advice as well! Optionally, spend a day on a safari to Lac Assal, which is a saline lake 155 metres below sea level and a wonderful excursion to see more of Djibouti. WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP EXTRAORDINARY: 1) Right place, the right time for the best opportunity to swim and snorkel with whale sharks in the world, with great visibility. 2) Guided by professional wildlife photographer Joshua Barton. 3) Snorkelling with the world’s largest fish. 4) Stay in luxurious accommodation in Djibouti City, exploring and sampling its delicious local cuisine.
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Cancellation Policy
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation, and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below, Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash. Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash. Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund. Cancellations will be accepted only by email. Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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