Somalia 6 Day Itinerary

July 10, 2024

Somalia 6-Day Travel Itinerary (Markdown Format)

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Mogadishu

Arrive at Aden Adde International Airport, Mogadishu
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Transfer to hotel (recommended: Mogadishu Beach Hotel or Daallo Hotel)
Lunch at a local restaurant (e.g., Sahafi Dhexe)
Visit Lido Beach, Martyrs’ Mausoleum, and the Central Market
Dinner at a popular eatery like Khalif Restaurant or Jazwaa Café

Day 2: Mogadishu to Jazira (Island of Wonders)

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Aden Adde International Airport for a flight to Jazira Island (flights are operated by Daallo Airlines)
Explore the island, visit ancient mosques, and swim in crystal-clear waters
Lunch at a local restaurant on Jazira Island
Return to Mogadishu in the evening
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 3: Day trip to Laas Geel

Breakfast at hotel
Hire a vehicle for a day trip to Laas Geel (approx. 2 hours drive from Mogadishu)
Visit the rock art site of Laas Geel, which predates Lascaux and has been compared to Egypt’s Valley of the Kings
Packed lunch during the visit
Return to Mogadishu in the evening
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 4: Visit Baidoa

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Baidoa (approximately 6 hours drive from Mogadishu)
Visit the Transitional Federal Parliament building, Sheikh Madar Mosque, and the grave of General Mohamed Siad Barre
Lunch in Baidoa
Return to Mogadishu in the evening
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 5: Exploring Hiraan Region

Breakfast at hotel
Hire a vehicle for a day trip to the Hiraan region (approximately 3 hours drive from Mogadishu)
Visit the Elbuur Cave, said to be where Muhammad fled before migrating to Medina
Lunch during the visit
Return to Mogadishu in the evening
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 6: Departure