10 days London to London [B]

The luxurious Djibouti Palace Kempinski sits in a prime beachfront location at Heron Bay on the far northern peninsula of Djibouti city, between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Just a 15-minute drive from the International Airport, in the diplomatic and business district, the hotel enjoys a secluded and peaceful setting of palms and bougainvillea and all guest rooms offer extraordinary views over the sea or gardens. Offering a wide range of amenities, including a fantastic infinity pool, a junior pool, fully equipped fitness centre, mountain bikes, mini club, restaurants and bars, there are also shopping bazaars and traditional street markets within easy reach.

There are daily excursions to the islands, such as 'Seven Brothers Islands' and 'Moucha Island', which offer a number of exciting dive sites such as the Japanese Garden, home to Nurse and White-tip Sharks and the wreck of the cargo ship Arcon Rafaael. The Devil Island (Goubet Al-Kharab), a place of legends of mythical demons and monsters, offers the chance to see Manta Rays, Murenas and White-pointed Sharks in large numbers. Practically every species of dolphin can be found in Djibouti's waters as well as predators such as giant barracudas, sharks, pompanos and large numbers of huge Whale Sharks, from October until January.