Home From Djibouti, Djibouti to Al Makha, Yemen - January, 2005

From Djibouti, Djibouti to Al Makha, Yemen - January, 2005

Submitted by Johan & Charmaine Claassens
Route
Shipment From: 
Djibouti, Djibouti
Shipment To: 
Al Makha, Yemen
Shipper details
Contact person name: 
Captain Tourki, Port Captains Office
Contact details: 

No company, just ask at the Port Captains Office for a boat going to Yemen

Travellers Impressions of the shipper
Recommended?: 
Yes
Rating: 
2/5 - Not very good
Information about this Shipment
Shipping Method: 
Sea
Shipping date: 
January, 2005
Cost Paid at Start (US $): 
US$100 - US$200
Comments: 

Just to let you know that we have made it across from
Djibouti to Yemen.

We crossed into Djibouti and rode about 10km and then
camped in the Desert. The next morning we went to Djibouti City and went straight to the harbour. At the security check point we explained that we need to speak to the Harbour Master / Port Captain as we needed info on a ferry or cargo boat going to Yemen. They were very helpful and directed us to the second in-charge (Captain Tourki) at the Port Captain's Office. We were told that about 3 or 4 cargo boats leave every day for Yemen to either the port of Aden or Al Mukha. They spoke to one of the cargo boat captains and within 4 hours we were loaded on board and ready to sail (with 2800 sheep) to Port Al Mukha
in Yemen. The trip took 16 hours (over night 15h30 - 07h30) and can cost you anything between US$100 to US$200. We paid US$100 for 2 people and one motorbike.

Yemen is very beautiful and the people are very friendly.


 

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