Djibouti - Post Report Question and Answers
Do you feel that it is safe to walk, run or hike outside? Are there areas where bike riding is possible? What is the availability and safety of outdoor space for exercising? Are these easily accessible?
Safe as in from people? Definitely, especially in Haramous (where the embassy is). We walked and/or biked to the embassy most days a year, except in the height of summer when you'd get sweaty just looking outside while sitting in your air-conditioned house, and we walked with our toddler to/from the embassy without a single issue whatsoever. The locals in our neighborhood were mostly friendly (smiley, we'd exchange basic greetings) and at worst, just disinterested. As for safe from the heat at certain times of year? Not with littles. Not for long periods of time, anyway. And on that note, you could easily (safely and space-wise) go for a run or bike ride around Haramous, but do you want to in the middle of summer, when it's scorching hot? - Feb 2025
