8 Days – Somaliland Highlight + Eastern Circuit (Code: SML-08)
Day 1: Transfer Pick up – Hargeisa City Tour
Pick up and transfer to your Hotel. Depending on your arrival time you will explore Hargeisa. After a rest you can freely walk around in the city center of Hargeisa to get a sense of the people and the city. (LD)
Day 2: Hargeisa – Laas Geel – Berbera
In the early morning you will explore Hargeisa by visiting the Civil War Memorial and The Central Market. After this you will visit Laas Geel, the most important rock art site in Africa. The vibrant colors and well preserved paintings are estimated to be around ten thousand years old. Drive continues to Berbera where you will be taken to your hotel. Here you can hang out on the beach and go for a swim while the sun goes down. (BLD)
Day 3: Berbera – Sheikh – Burao
After breakfast you can relax on the beach and swim before exploring Berbera City. During a half daytrip you will see the historic town of Berbera. Especially the old quarter of the town with its many Ottoman and British architecture is of historic interest. After this we will drive to the small town of Sheikh in the mountains. Passing Sheikh Mountain will be a nice experience because of the view and pleasant temperature. At the end of the day we will drive further East to Burao, the second biggest city in the country. (BLD)
Day 4: Burao – Erigavo
In Burao you will wander around and see the city. After a visit we have a very long drive to Erigavo, the capital of the Sanaag Province. Overnight stay at Erigavo. (BLD)
Day 5: Erigavo – Daallo Mountains – Erigavo
From Erigavo you will visit The Daallo Mountains. Daallo is the green paradise of Somaliland with its long thick forest. The Mountains in the region are reaching over 2400 meters. Overnight stay in Erigavo. (BLD)
Day 6: Erigavo – Burao
Today we have a long drive back to Burao. Before we leave you will have some leisure time. In Burao you will be taken to the hotel. (BLD)
Day 7: Burao – Hargeisa
Drive to the capital Hargeisa. Depending on the arrival time will explore Hargeisa further. (BLD)
Day 8: Hargeisa – Departure
Transfer to The Airport for your departure. (B)
In the price the followings are included :
– Pickup at airport and hotel
– Transportation with driver
– SPU protection
– Accommodation (7 nights)
– Meals as listed in the program
– Travel Permits
– Permission letters for the sightseeing such as Las Geel and other sites
– Site entrance fees in Somaliland
– English speaking Guide