Somaliland and Djibouti tour
Feel like a true adventurer on this unique overland journey to the ancient sites, dramatic landscapes and buzzing cities of Djibouti and Somaliland.
Djibouti City Lake Abbé Lake Assal Tadjourah Zeila Borama Hargeisa Laas Geel Berbera
Price
US $2500ToUS $4200 excluding flights
More info
Price depends on groupsize.
Includes: accommodation, guides, meals as listed, transfers, entrance fees, 4x4 WD transportation, travel permits, Special Police Escort (Somaliland).
Permission letters.
Tour can be done as a Private or Group Tour.
Includes: accommodation, guides, meals as listed, transfers, entrance fees, 4x4 WD transportation, travel permits, Special Police Escort (Somaliland).
Permission letters.
Tour can be done as a Private or Group Tour.
Description of Somaliland and Djibouti tour
Price information
US $2500ToUS $4200 excluding flights
Price depends on groupsize.
Includes: accommodation, guides, meals as listed, transfers, entrance fees, 4x4 WD transportation, travel permits, Special Police Escort (Somaliland).
Permission letters.
Tour can be done as a Private or Group Tour.
Includes: accommodation, guides, meals as listed, transfers, entrance fees, 4x4 WD transportation, travel permits, Special Police Escort (Somaliland).
Permission letters.
Tour can be done as a Private or Group Tour.
Departure information
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel guides
Rarely visited and widely misunderstood, the Republic of Somaliland is not yet recognised as an independent country.
Our travel guide reveals otherworldly landscapes, a buzzing capital and stylish beaches.
Reviews
2 Reviews of Somaliland and Djibouti tour
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 by John Humphreys
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visit to the Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre, and the prehistoric rock paintings at Laas Geel, both in Somaliland.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Make sure you have all of the necessary visas, and use an agency such as this operator to organize logistics in-country.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent service, fascinating experience.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2022 by Family from the UK
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The country, lake Abbe, Djibouti City, Tadjoura, the Good mountains and Sable Blanc ... followed by Lake Assal, the Rift Valley canyon, the volcano, the ferry ride across the gulf of Tadjoura. Our guide, Akram was a gem - enthusiastic, very well informed, curious, speaks 7 languages and had a great sense of humour.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It's a fascinating place if you get stuck in, don't mind to rough it, ask questions and are fascinated by life.
It is unbearably hot & humid. Make sure you have water, SPF50, hat, cover up and insect repellent.
Try as many different foods as you can - Yemeni, Somalian, Ethiopian, Afar breads.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. In Djibouti City we picked a locally run hotel rather than an international chain, we ate at the local restaurants and engaged with locals at every opportunity. When overnighting outside Djibouti City we stayed with the Afar tribe, a local community project and a local family. Aside from the flights we left no 'footprint' and took all rubbish back with us into Djibouti City to be collected.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
his itinerary connects Djibouti and Somaliland by road through a land-border crossing. Selected visits include walking with local guides.At Lake Abbé, guests follow their guide’s route and leave the limestone formations undisturbed.
Before visiting archaeological sites, guests receive guidance on visitor behaviour. At Laas Geel and Dhagax Khoure, travelers must follow site instructions, avoid touching the rock paintings and leave stones and other objects where they find them.
We ask guests to take their litter away, bring a reusable shopping bag and decline unnecessary disposable bags. Guests are encouraged to use water and electricity carefully at their accommodation
People
We arrange services with guides, drivers and providers based in Djibouti and Somaliland. Accommodation, meals and activities are booked with the establishments and operators included in the itinerary.Market visits offer opportunities to purchase directly from local traders and craftspeople. Cultural visits introduce guests to the traditions of the destinations they visit.
Travelers receive information about local customs, appropriate clothing and photography permissions. Guides explain the context of visits and help guests interact respectfully with host communities.
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