"Trip to Somalia" Top 5 Page for this destination Somalia by Adam911

Somalia Travel Guide: 147 reviews and 317 photos

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Hello,
I went to Northern Somalia(Somaliland/Puntland) in Summer 2000. Travelled by plane from New York to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines, then took a flight from Addis Ababa to Hargeisa. Daallo Airlines now has flights from Amsterdam/Paris/London to the Horn of Africa. After arriving to my arrival I stayed at Local Hotels in Hargeisa. I also travelled by Rental Car to The cities of Berbera(nice beaches), Borama, and Burao which were all very beautiful cities. I also took a flight to Calmadow in Sanaag Region, Which is known for its beautiful green mountains and beautiful scenery. I also travelled to the port city of Bosaso in the North East, which was a bustling commercial city , Galkaio, and Lasanod. All and all a very incredible trip. I expect to be returning in 2003 for a longer stay. I would suggest against going to Southern Somalia because it is still too dangerous for tourists. But I would recommend going to Northern Somalia for an adventurous venture. Good Luck to All!
Included is a picture of Calmadow Region.

Last visit to Somalia: Jul 2000
Intro Updated Sep 12, 2004
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Reviews (27)

Blue Skies and Beaches 2 Favorites (4)

Unspoiled beaches. more travel advice

Blue Skies and Beaches Favorites (4)

Somalia has not been commercialized. There aren't that many tourists and you have the whole country to... more travel advice

While in Bossaso.... Hotels (3)

Nice hotel in Bosaso city, North East Somalia(Puntland). Very inviting atmospher. Nice staff. Comfortable... more travel advice

Go exploring Off The Beaten Path (5)

Rent an SUV and go visit remote regions and towns/villages. The people are very welcoming and the scenery is breath... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 13, 2004

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Comments (12)

nora_south_africa Feb 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM Report Abuse

thanx for the tips
dreamsincolor Apr 8, 2007 at 11:25 PM Report Abuse

I spent 2 years in Mogadishu as a kid, while my dad was stationed in the American Embassy there. (This was 1977-1979). Ming's was a popular destination for dining out amongst the foreign crowd. Glad to see some form of Ming's still exists.
LuisGuimaraes Mar 7, 2005 at 4:10 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting trip you did! I did expect more about the places you've been, though
hunterV Jul 12, 2004 at 9:55 PM Report Abuse

very interesting and unusual...
canuckmike Jul 9, 2004 at 11:44 PM Report Abuse

Can't wait to go there. Your page has helped a lot.
Bonobo2005 May 9, 2004 at 1:53 PM Report Abuse

Great impressions of an unknown destination; also the info in the t-logue is very useful! Thanks!
victorwkf Apr 2, 2004 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

This is really off the beaten path !
maykal Nov 26, 2003 at 10:07 AM Report Abuse

waryaa! Ma nabad baa? A very interesting page...Somaliland is one my "will go there one day" list" ;@P
demonia Apr 25, 2003 at 11:38 PM Report Abuse

Good tips here :) Thank you
CliffClaven Apr 20, 2003 at 7:13 PM Report Abuse

Good info - when will the world recognise Somaliland?