Lake Ghoubet

Lake Ghoubet

Lake Ghoubbet or Ghoubbet al-Kharab is a Djiboutian cove which is separated from the Gulf of Tadjoura with a narrow channel, which is historically known for its violent currents. The Ghoubbet al-Kharab is bordered by 600-meter-high mountains and cliffs, and the Ardoukôba volcano, which splits it from Lake Assal. The lake reaches a depth of 200 meters and is home to a variety of fish and sharks that thrive in the strong currents of the bay. The cove is a popular spot among divers, with "The Crack" and reefs such as Ras Eiro being very popular spots. These reefs are home to a huge variety of marine life, including over 200 species of coral. Deep-sea pelagic fish come to feed in the shallows and include Whale Sharks, other sharks, rays and even dolphins. Djibouti is famous among divers for its Whale Sharks, most of which are young but still impressive giant sharks. The largest fish in the ocean spend time here between November and February, when humidity and temperatures are slightly lower and more pleasant. Scientists have also visited the site, including Captain Cousteau, who was here in the 1980s. Level in Lake Ghoubet may ebb and rise up to one meter above sea level, because of tides and winds as well as the narrowness of the access to Tadjoura Bay. Off the west coast of Ghoubbet al-Kharab are two volcanic islands known as the Devil's Islands.