Discover the best of the country on this 4 Days / 3 Nights Somaliland Highlight Private Tour, designed for travelers who prefer flexibility and a personalized experience. Explore Hargeisa, the lively capital, visit the ancient Laas Geel rock paintings, travel to the coastal city of Berbera and enjoy a scenic picnic in the Sheikh Mountains. You will also visit the Cheetah Conservation Centre, where rescued cheetahs are cared for and protected. This private tour allows you to explore Somaliland’s cultural and natural highlights at your own pace.
If you want to join others check out our group departures for this tour.
Hargeisa, Laas Geel, Berbera, Sheekh & Borama
Pick up and transfer to your Hotel. Depending on your arrival time you will explore the capital Hargeisa.
Start with the Civil War Memorial, then explore the Central Market and money changers. Visit the Hargeisa Cultural Centre for a taste of local art and history. After a rest you can freely walk around in the city center of Hargeisa to get a sense of the people and the city.
Our first evening features a traditional Somali music and dance if available (depending on the day of the week!).
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In the early morning you visit the Livestock Market. Livestock is the backbone of the economy of Somaliland. We head to Laas Geel, one of the most important rock art site in Africa. The vibrant colors and well preserved paintings are estimated to be around ten thousand years old. Along the way, we’ll stop to visit local nomadic families, offering a rare glimpse into traditional Somali pastoral life.
Drive continues to Berbera where you’ll be taken to your hotel. In Berbera you can hang out on the beach and go for a swim while the sun goes down. Some beach hotels rent out snorkel, diving equipment and there is a possibility for a boat ride.
Dinner will be served on a rooftop at the beach in Berbera, offering stunning views of the ocean.
Damal Hotel or Maansoor Berbera Beach Hotel
Breakfast
After breakfast 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.
We leave Berbera behind and drive to the small town of Sheikh in the mountains. Passing Sheikh Mountains will be a nice experience because of the scenic view and pleasant temperature. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the mountains, surrounded by stunning views.
At the end of the day we drive to Hargeisa. We’ll end our last evening with a cultural performance, including live Somali music if available (depending on the day of the week!).
Damal Hotel or similar
Breakfast
Early drive to the Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre, home to rescued cheetahs. You’ll learn about their care and the fight against wildlife trafficking, followed by a lunch at the centre.
After that we visit Dhagax Khoure, an ancient rock art site set in a dramatic landscape. The site features human and animal figures believed to be thousands of years old. On the way, we pass through Gebiley and Arabsiyo, towns known for green farms and strong rural traditions. Afternoon return back to Hargeisa.
Note: we will drop you off at your hotel or The Airport.
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Breakfast
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