From the savoury stews of East Africa to the delectable pastries of North Africa, the continent’s culinary landscape is as diverse as it is delicious, offering many gastronomic delights just waiting to be discovered.
Welcome to Somalia!
Dangerous. No-Go Zone. Pirates.
More than two decades ago Somalia was a magnet for travellers, with pristine beaches and mountain trekking the major drawcards. But right now, it’s too dangerous for foreigners to visit. The country is still trying to recover from 27 years of brutal civil war. There is a success story amid all the chaos: the self-proclaimed nation of Somaliland, north of the country, has managed to retain something close to stability and peace. Well seasoned travellers are welcomed to Somaliland, and they take the safety of Westerners very seriously there.
Learn more about Somalia
AFRICA Food Map – African Food Guide to 54 Countries
Africa is a huge continent made up of 54 different countries in total.
Our Africa Food Map covers the most popular African food eaten in each country.
How to Take Local Transport from Ethiopia to Somaliland
If you’ve been travelling in Ethiopia, Harar may be your last stop if you plan to visit Hargeisa in Somaliland too.
Travel in Hargeisa Somaliland – Everything you need to know
Somaliland is a self-declared state, internationally recognised as an autonomous region of Somalia.
Somaliland has its own currency, military, government and flag.
How to get Somaliland Visa in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Our travels to the Horn of Africa included a visit to Djibouti and Somalia. A Somaliland Visa was required to continue our journey there.
Based on the current situation in Somalia, the most obvious region to visit was Somaliland, a breakaway region that has claimed its independence for many years now.