18 days in Somalia Itinerary

Swim in the warm waters, stroll over white sand, or play volleyball and other sports on the beaches of Mogadishu, the White Pearl of the Indian Ocean.

Mogadishu is known for beaches, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Liido Beach Somalia, take a stroll around Villa Somalia, make a trip to Shanghai Old City, and hunt for treasures at Bakara Market.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Mogadishu online trip itinerary builder.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Mogadishu is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Mogadishu, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Amsterdam in December; daily highs in Mogadishu reach 35°C and lows reach 29°C. On the 9th (Fri), you'll travel to Saylac.

Zeila, also known as Zaila, is a port city in the northwestern Awdal region of Somaliland.In antiquity, it was identified with the commercial port of Avalites described in the 1st century Greco-Roman travelogue the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, an area that was situated in the historic northern Barbara region. Saylac is known for historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Masjid al-Qiblatayn Mosque.

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Do a combination of flight and car from Mogadishu to Saylac in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Mogadishu in December, expect a bit cooler with lows of 25°C in Saylac. On the 12th (Mon), you'll travel to Hargeysa.

A capital of the self-declared state of Somaliland, Hargeisa is the second-largest city in Somalia.

Hargeysa is known for nature, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Laas Geel, browse the exhibits of Saryan Museum, browse the different shops at Dahabshiil Business Centre, and take in the spiritual surroundings of MiG Jet.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Hargeysa trip planner.

Do a combination of flight and car from Saylac to Hargeysa in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Saylac in December; daily highs in Hargeysa reach 26°C and lows reach 15°C. You will leave for home on the 18th (Sun).