Day Forest National Park
Trek the cloud-draped mountain forests of Day Forest National Park in the Goda Mountains of Djibouti. Preserving ancient East African juniper woodlands, Day Forest protects rare frankincense trees and Djibouti spurfowl.
About Day Forest National Park
An Ancient Forest Oasis in the Goda Mountains
Rising abruptly above the arid plains of central Djibouti, the Goda Mountains host Day Forest National Park (Parc National de la Forêt du Day). Covering roughly 15 square kilometres at elevations between 1,200 and 1,780 metres, this mountain park preserves the largest remaining forest tract in Djibouti.
Endemic Wildlife and Mountain Treks
The forest is dominated by ancient East African juniper (Juniperus procera), wild olive trees, and frankincense trees, nourished by coastal mist. The park is the exclusive home of the critically endangered Djibouti spurfowl (Pternistis ochropectus)—one of Africa's rarest gamebirds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Day Forest ecologically significant?
Day Forest is an isolated mountain cloud oasis in an otherwise hyper-arid country, protecting relic forest species that survived ancient wetter climatic periods.
How is Day Forest reached?
Day Forest is reached via a 3 to 4-hour drive from Djibouti City via the coastal town of Tadjoura, followed by a climb into the Goda Mountains.
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