Our Somaliland vacations & tours
Despite wonderfully preserved rock art to rival that found anywhere else in Africa, fascinating Ottoman era architecture, abundant wildlife, and a beautiful crowd-free coastline, Somaliland remains well beyond the tourist trail. In fact, it is not officially recognised internationally as a country. But those who do venture here on our Somaliland vacations will find a place and a people very conscious of their own identity and happy to share it with visitors. Local guides are a perfect introduction to ways of life here, whether you’re visiting a nomadic farming settlement for lunch with a family, or browsing market stalls laden with khat, frankincense and myrrh.
Somaliland Independence Day tour
Join a unique cultural experience & celebration
From
US $1000
5 days
ex flights
Somaliland highlights tour
The ultimate Somaliland 4 day highlight tour
From
US $850 to US $1200
4 days
ex flights
Somaliland and Djibouti tour
A pioneering overland tour through Djibouti & Somaliland
From
US $2525
10 days
ex flights
Dijbouti and Somaliland tour, the Horn of Africa
Nomads, impressive rock art and geological phenomena
From
£3249 to £3349
10 days
ex flights
Tour of Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somaliland
Comprehensive cultural trip through the Horn of Africa
From
£4899 to £5099
13 days
ex flights
Djibouti, Somaliland and Somalia tour
Discover the Horn of Africa's most fascinating destinations
From
US $1650
7 days
ex flights
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Somaliland map & highlights
There’s enough to enjoy in this unofficial country for a whole week, with the capital Hargeisa a good base for excursions out to the west through Somaliland’s fertile agricultural region to Borama, or to the northeast, to the coast at Berbera, the rock art at Las Geel and the cool, green mountains around Sheikh. With no tourism infrastructure, you’ll need to join a small group or tailor made tour, with an experienced driver and a four wheel drive capable of reaching remote sites. Longer trips of two weeks that visit Ethiopia or Djibouti might also include a flight between Addis Ababa and Hargeisa.
Berbera
1. Berbera
Coastal Berbera was one of the Somali city states that formed a lucrative trade network connecting merchants from Greece, Phoenicia, Persia and the Roman Empire. Today, it’s on the strategic oil route and has a deep sea port. Its old quarter, Darole, has Ottoman and British era buildings and atmospheric streets, while beachside hotels provide a base for swimming and snorkelling.
Borama
2. Borama
To the west of the capital Hargeisa, Borama is an important center for education and home to the historic Amoud University, the first post civil war institution of higher learning in Somaliland, founded in 1998. To reach Borama, pass through the breadbasket of Somaliland, around the towns of Arabsiyo and Gabiley, where a huge range of crops, fruit and veg is grown.
Dhagah Khoure
3. Dhagah Khoure
Another fascinating rock art site, though not as colourful or complex as Las Geel, Dhagah Khoure lies 45km northwest of the capital, off the road to Borama. There are several painted rock shelters, with images dating back 5,000 years of cows, giraffe, sheep and humans holding bows. The eerie, striking landscape around is also worth seeing and you’ll pass small semi-nomadic communities on the way here.
Hargeisa
4. Hargeisa
Somaliland’s capital city is home to many markets – including the gold, livestock and khat markets – where you can meet friendly traders and the moneychangers who sit on the street with huge piles of Somaliland shillings. The memorial to the victims of Somalia’s bombing of Hargeisa during the civil war in the 1980s is a must-see, featuring a crashed Somali air force MiG 17 fighter.
Las Geel
5. Las Geel
The caves at Las Geel are one of Africa’s most important rock art sites and, thanks to this region being a no-go zone for so long, remain immaculately preserved. Between 5,000 and 7,000 years old, these colourful images of cows with lyre-shaped horns and patterned mats on their necks, plus humans and dogs, depict the early days of livestock domestication and the human reverence for these animals.
Sheikh
6. Sheikh
The snaking Berbera to Burao road winds up into the cool Sheikh mountains, revealing a green landscape where goat herders live and offering long views of the dry plains below. In the town of Sheikh you can visit the ruins of Ferdusa, a 16th century city, or just enjoy a break from the lowland heat. The many schools here give the town a dynamic feel.
Our UK vacations reviews
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Philip Nichols05 Jul 2026
Awesome. We saw so much, and felt like we got a very thorough look at Somaliland. What a great place to visit! The trip seemed to take into account the environment as much as it could.read more
John Humphreys26 Feb 2026
Excellent service, fascinating experience.read more
Angela Fairbank16 Jan 2026
Excellent! One of my best experiences. The guides and learning enough Afar and Somali to communicate with the locals plus all the wildlife. Bring a good camera, dress like the locals and learn their language.read more
Diane Few17 Jan 2025
It was an amazing experience. Huge contrast between Djbouti and Somaliland. Volcanic to sand. Somaliland was a wonderful surprise. Very religious but welcoming and friendly. They are so proud of their country and really deserve UN
recognition.read more
