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Horn of Africa combined Tour: Somalia - Somaliland - Djibouti

4.9 (105 reviews) 7 days Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

With Visit Horn Africa, you can enjoy an all-inclusive experience, excluding lunches, dinners, visa costs, and flights, on tours to Somalia (Mogadishu), Somaliland, and Djibouti. We offer these tours at the lowest prices available in the market for all three countries in the Horn of Africa, and you won't find them anywhere else, as we provide the most cost-effective combined tour packages in the region.

This combined Horn of Africa tour takes you to some of the most fascinating destinations in the Horn: Somaliland, a self-declared country that remains unrecognized, and Djibouti, one of the smallest nations on the African continent. As for Somalia (Mogadishu), it has been largely off-limits to travelers for the past 20 years, but we offer a unique opportunity to explore this once-inaccessible destination.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Visit Horn Africa

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Youth (16–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (65–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Site entrance fees
Included: Breakfast
Included: Airport pick ups
Included: Escort (Armed security) in Somaliland and Somalia
Included: Travel permits
Included: Airport drop off
Included: Local tour guide - English speaking

Not included

Not included: Visa cost
Not included: Lunch and Dinner
Not included: All flight Tickets
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: PCR-tests

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Mogadishu (Somalia)

Mogadishu

6 hours

Upon arrival in Mogadishu, enjoy a city tour, including Liido Beach, where you can swim and have a meal. The city tour will depend on your arrival time and can be adjusted as needed. Overnight at Shamo Hotel.

Shamo Hotel.

Day 2 · Mogadishu City Tour

Mogadishu

12 hours

Full day in Mogadishu, visiting highlights such as the Fish Market (excluding Bakaara Market and Black Hawk Down sites for safety reasons). Overnight at Shamo Hotel.

Shamo Hotel.

Day 3 · Fly from Mogadishu to Hargeisa (Somaliland)

Hargeysa

3 hours

Fly from Mogadishu to Hargeisa

Domestic flight to Hargeisa, where we’ll assist with the booking. Arrival in Hargeisa with a city tour, followed by an overnight stay at Damal Hotel.

Damal Hotel or Similar.

Day 4 · Hargeisa - Laasgeel - Hargeisa

Laas Geel

12 hours Admission included

Visit the caves of Laas Geel, where rock art dating back more than 5,000 years has been found – one of the most well-preserved examples of rock art in Africa, and a highlight of the journey. A French team led by Xavier Gutherz discovered the site in 2002 during their study of the origins of pastoralism in the Horn of Africa. Along with the paintings, lithic tools were found scattered throughout the site, and there are many tombs marked with stelae and mounds in the nearby area.

There are approximately 20 rock shelters with paintings, the largest of which measures approximately 10 meters in length. Most of them appear to be humpless cows with curved or lyre-like white horns (sometimes with reddish tips) and marked udders. We will return to Hargeisa city and visit the nearby Camel farm after visiting the site. Dinner and overnight at Damal Hotel Hargeisa or a similar hotel. (BLD)

Damal hotel or Similar.

Day 5 · Fly from Hargeisa to Djibouti City (Djibouti)

Djibouti

6 hours

Fly from Hargeisa to Djibouti City

Arrive in Djibouti with a city tour, depending on arrival time. Overnight at Rasdika or Red Sea Hotel.

Rasdika Hotel or Red Sea Hotel.

Day 6 · Djibouti - Lake Assal - Djibouti City

Lake Assal

8 hours Admission included

Day trip to Lake Assal, Africa's lowest point. Any city tour missed on Day 3 can be done here. Overnight at Rasdika hotel or Red Sea Hotel.

Rasdika Hotel or Red Sea Hotel.

Day 7 · Departure (Airport transfer)

Stop 1

one hour

Transfer to the airport and the tour ends.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Marriott Aden Hotel
Mogadishu Intl Airport

This tour starts from Mogadishu airport, and after completing the Mogadishu tour, we will head to Somaliland (Hargeisa) via a domestic flight, which operates daily. The fare for this flight is $180, but this is not included in the package.

After finishing your time in Somaliland, you will depart from Hargeisa to Djibouti via Air Djibouti or Ethiopian Airlines, depending on flight availability. Please note that all flights are not included in the package.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour starts from Mogadishu airport, and after completing the Mogadishu tour, we will head to Somaliland (Hargeisa) via a domestic flight, which operates daily. The fare for this flight is $180, but this is not included in the package.