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Day Forest National Park

Day Forest National Park is a national park in Djibouti, established in 1939, covering 14 km² (5 sq mi). It is the largest of Djibouti's 3 national parks.

Area
14 km²
Established
1939
Nearest airport
JIB · 59 km
Day Forest National Park
Photo: Singlab · CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest airports to Day Forest National Park

  1. 1
    Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Flag of DjiboutiDjibouti City, Djibouti Airports in DjiboutiTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    JIB59 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Flag of EthiopiaDire Dawa, Ethiopia Airports in Ethiopia
    DIR258 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Taiz International Airport Flag of YemenTaiz, Yemen Airports in Yemen
    TAI263 kmstraight line

More about Day Forest National Park

Day Forest National Park is one of 3 national parks in Djibouti. It covers 14 km² (1,400 ha) — about 6.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the largest national park in Djibouti (100% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1939, 87 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Djibouti.

Visiting Day Forest National Park

The closest airport is Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB), about 59 km away — around 1 h 17 min by car; alternatively Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR, 258 km). Other national parks within reach include Yoboki National Park, Yangudi Rassa National Park (4,731 km²), Hargeisa National Park and Awash National Park (753 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Day Forest National Park?

14 km² — about 1,400 hectares or 5 square miles.

When was Day Forest National Park established?

In 1939 — 87 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Day Forest National Park?

Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB), about 59 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.