5-Day Mogadishu-Hargeisa Tour(the Africa’s Oldest Cave Paintings)

Day 1 · Mogadishu City Tour

1. 1

   Stop 1

   one hour Admission included

   Mogadishu's main shopping and business street travelers love to see the different designs and attractions after the civil war that most people called NEW MOGADISHU

2. 2

   Stop 2

   one hour

   Stop at Km4, Ahmed Gurey Hero Monument and Italian Arc, major Mogadishu roundabout. Aerial View of Mogadishu City at Saxafi International Hotel.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   one hour

   Walk into the oldest market in Mogadishu called Hamarwayne, and interact with the real people buying and selling, Shop Souvenir or Somali T-shirt.

   Stop at Mogadishu Mall, Have Somali camel tea or coffee, ATM is available and you can oversee the Mogadishu Cathedral.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   one hour Admission included

   Dajirka Dahson also Known as "Unknow Monument" is a sign to remember all heroes that took part in Somali Independence. Many people come on every Friday and have traditional dance, as well as visit the Old Somali Parliament house that was built in 1950.

5. 5

   Liido Beach Somalia

   2 hours Admission included

   Dirave to Lido beach: Lido is one of the tourist attractions in Mogadishu you could find, a wide beach with thousands of people swimming, modern restaurants, a beautiful atmosphere, and fishing boats floating on the water., Stop at Lido beach, walk on the beach side, boat ride, swim, meet with locals, have fresh Spondias juice and any other fresh Somali Juices and fruits.

full board

Safe Secure hotel on the green zone.

Day 2 · City Tour, Full Day.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   one hour

   Day two travelers will have full day tour and will start to visit Mogadishu Fish Market the biggest fish market in Africa to Explore the different species of fish available in the Somalia market, including white Sharks, Hammerhead sharks Swords, Tuna, Swordfish, Shrimps, Labustor as well Turtles

2. 2

   Stop 2

   1 h 10 min Admission included

   Mogadishu Lighthouse is the iconic landmark building in the city built by the Italian colony which becomes the first Italian Old Port when you reach the lighthouse will see banks and luxury hotels overlooking a glimmering coastline that once buzzed with pleasure boats, an awful truth dawns on you can’t believe it and realize that Mogadishu was never like other African cities.

   Old Urubu Hotel once was a tourist destination where thousands of travelers were booked and accommodated before 1991, Not only the lighthouse there, The Old Mosque Arba’a Rukun, the Italian Cathedral, and the first Seaport.

3. 3

   black Hawk Down crash site museum

   one hour Admission included

   Black Hawk Down crash site and Mogadishu Mile are two places near Bakara Market in Mogadishu, where the American army and Somalis memorize the battle between the Somali revolutionary and US military Mission in 1993. with some remaining Tanks.

   this battle happened in the Bakaro Market the largest

   the busiest market in East Africa and you will the footage of the Civil War including Tanks laid down on the street.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   one hour Admission included

   Of the world’s estimated 35 million camels, Somalia, a country of more than 15 million people, houses more than seven million camels – the highest number per country globally. Somali people are popular with camels, so do not miss visiting camel camps around Mogadishu and having fresh milk milked in front of you upon arrival.

   when you google you will find this statement"it is widely believed that Somalia has more camels than any other country on Earth"

5. 5

   Liido Beach Somalia

   2 hours

   Stop at Lido Beach for a fresh seafood lunch and relax on the longest coastline in Africa with 3100 km along the Indian Ocean, which is home to attractive beaches valuable for tourism. it's unique for tourist destination spots in Africa.

   our travelers loved Lido and always ask to spend time there.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   one hour

   Stop at Peace Garden; it's a place for entertainment for Yang people for doing Love and dating as well as residents of the Somali capital Mogadishu have come together with their children a Peace Garden Park for Playing and enjoyment, the attractive place that hundreds of families go to every weekend.

Have lunch, Fresh seafood, Vegetarian Food, Camel Meat. Italian Spagheti, Arab Rise, and Local Food

3Start Hotel , Secure Area, Inside the airport

Day 3 · Arrive in Hargeisa

1. 1

   Hargeysa

   4 hours

   After breakfast at 7:00 am transfer to the Airport, departure will be estimated at 9:40 arrival at Hargeisa, immigration assistant, airport pick up, accommodate at Damal Hotel have lunch together, discussing about tour plan for the afternoon City Tour as bellow.

   • Hargeisa Culture center
   • Saryan Museum culture
   • Trying local food in Hargeisa
   • Hido Dhawr Traditional dance and Live Somali music

Damal Hotel in Hargeisa

Day 4 · Full day tour in Laas Geel & Berbera Old City

1. 1

   Laas Geel

   2 hours

   Day four after breakfast at 07:00 AM travelers will do the following;

   1. Travelling to Laasgeel; cave formations on the rural outskirts of Hargeisa, Somaliland, The Cove contain some of the earliest known cave paintings of domesticated African aurochs in the Horn of Africa.

   2. At Laas Geel are to be found some of Africa’s oldest and most beautiful prehistoric cave paintings. Daubed on the golden, umber rocks of an outcrop in the arid desert landscape 50km or so outside the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa

   the paintings depict antelope, possibly domesticated dogs, and certainly cows,The paintings aren’t entirely clear – they may depict milking or actual cow-worship – but the ceremonial decorations on the animals clearly show how culturally important they were to the painters and how reverently they were treated.

   For lovers of Africa, a visit to Laas Geel is indispensable, giving a strong sense of the inconceivable age of the continent’s landscapes and both the continuities and vast.

2. 2

   Berbera

   3 hours

   Berbera is a historic coastal city in Somaliland with a rich cultural heritage. July to December is a great time to visit as the weather is warm and sunny. As a traveler, you can explore the city attractions, including ancient ruins, bustling markets, and stunning beaches. You can also try local cuisine from street vendors or dine in one of the many restaurants. Berbera is a unique destination that offers a glimpse into Somalia's fascinating history and culture.

   Historically, Berbera was one of the important cities of Somalia as it catered as the capital of the British Somaliland protectorate during the colonial period between 1884 and 194.

   Lunch at Berbera Beach restaurant at the Berbera fish port

3. 3

   Stop 3

   one hour

   Somaliland’s most famous beach is Batalaale Beach, located in the city of Berbera. This stretch of pure white sand is perhaps the archetypal paradise beach of the red sea, with panoramic views over the Indian Ocean and shallow turquoise waters. It’s a great place to soak up the sunshine or go snorkeling and travelers mostly loved it.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   3 min

   Visit Sheikh Mountain it's a half-hour drive and it's part of the Golis Chain that stretches along the length of Somaliland. Sheikh is a small town atop the Sheikh Mountains.

   For short-time travelers to Northern Somalia (Somaliland), this trip takes in some of the best highlights in a short span so you can clear up time for free exploration and enjoyment at the bookends.

   Visit Old Sheikh Town, meet with people, and back to Berbera and overnight at Damel Hotel in Berbera City.

Damal hotel in Berbera

Day 5 · Drive from Berbera to Borama City (The boarder of Ethiopia)

1. 1

   Hargeysa

   2 hours

   In the Morning drive to Borama the Border of Ethiopia stop at Hargeisa City and have breakfast and transfer to Borama. during the trip, travelers will pass the tiny towns of Arabsiyo and Gebiley. These Towns are known for their agriculture and Somali Traditional Culture, Meet with farmers full of culture

2. 2

   Stop 2

   one hour Admission included

   The art-rock Dhagah-Koure is Situated 45km northwest of Hargeisa near the border of Ethiopia, is a chain of spectacular granite outcrops transliterated as Dagah Kuure, Dagax Gure, and variations, it was the most celebrated rock art site in Somaliland prior to the 2002 discovery of Laas Geel.

   Dhagah-Koure remains a site of exceptional Mericle, comprising hundreds of individual bovid, human and other figures spread across at least six different panels on a massive turtleback protuberance.

3. 3

   Borama

   3 hours

   Borama is a hilly city and one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country its the second largest city after Hargeisa in Somaliland. It has green meadows and fields and is a place for wildlife in attracted many animals into the region: gazelles, birds, camels, and other animals.

   Visit Amoud University one of the biggest entire Somalia, and explore and talk with the students.

   back to Hargeisa and accommodate at Damal Hotel, transfer to the Airport or next morning AIrport drop.

Damal hotel in Hargeisa