This is an extension for the tour to Eritrea November 7th to 14th.
Somaliland is a self-administered territory that controls its own borders and has managed to stay away from all the issues that cause Somalia to be a failed state.
Join us in discovering both countries!
November 14th to 18th, 2025
€1060
5 days
Tour leader TBC
Note that we always keep the itinerary flexible, and it may be subject to change, depending on the political situation.
1 – Nov 14th: Fly to Hargeisa
2 – Nov 15th: Full day in Hargeisa
3 – Nov 16th: Las Geel and Berbera
4 – Nov 17th: Berbera – Sheikh – Hargeisa
5 – Nov 18th: Departure
We’ll take the 12:25 pm flight with Ethiopian Airlines that arrives in Hargeisa via Addis at 5 pm.
Check-in the hotel, dinner and rest.
Overnight in Hargeisa
In the morning, visit the famous camel market, one of the largest in the world, and one of the top tourist attractions in Somaliland.
Visit Naasa Hablood, two granite hills also known as Two Breasts Mountain.
Hargeisa city center highlights, which include the money market and the war memorial for Somaliland Independence.
Overnight in Somaliland.
After breakfast, we’ll leave Hargeisa for Laas Geel, home to some of the most amazing Neolithic rock art in Africa, featuring wild animals and ancient pastoralists, and other scenes from prehistoric times.
Then, drive to Berbera, a coastal city with a rich Ottoman architecture
We’ll then take a boat trip, looking for shipwrecks in the Gulf of Aden.
Overnight in Berbera.
Drive into the mountains to the small town of Sheikh and visit the ruins of Ferdusa, a city from the 16th century.
Head back to Hargeisa, doing all necessary stops.
Overnight in Hargeisa.
After breakfast, we’ll take care of your transfer.
End of the tour.
LOI for Somaliland
4 nights of accommodation
Permits for traveling around Somaliland
Armed escort for Somaliland
Private transportation around Somaliland
Breakfast and lunch
English-speaking local guide
International tour leader
Entrance fees to all places listed in the itinerary
International flights to Hargeisa
Visa fees: $60 for Somaliland (to be paid upon arrival at the airport)
Visa processing fees: €30 (to be paid along the remaining balance)
Dinner
Single supplement (€65)
Travel insurance
November 14th to 18th, 2025
€1060
5 days
Tour leader TBC
For security reasons, the name of the hotels we stay will only be shared upon booking your spot.
The price of the tour includes accommodation in a twin room.
If you are a solo traveler, you will share the room with another like-minded traveler from the group.
If you want a single room, you will have to pay an additional €230.
You don’t need to worry about anything.
Since you’ll be visiting both countries as part of a group, we will apply for you, so you won’t need to visit the embassy but just collect it upon arrival.
We’ll take altogether the Ethiopian Airlines flight that departs from Asmara at 12:25 pm and arrives in Hargeisa at 5 pm via Addis Ababa.
Please keep in mind that each traveler is responsible for their flight.
We limit our tours to a maximum of 12-13 people.
To secure your spot on the tour, we require a deposit.
We accept payments in both Euros and US dollars. All details will be shared upon booking your spot.
Yes. If you want to join any of our expeditions, you must purchase travel insurance.
We recommend IATI Insurance.
Why do we recommend IATI?
Against the Compass has been a partner of IATI for a very long time. We personally know their CEO and marketing team, and we collaborate regularly, so in the unlikely event that something happens, we know exactly what to do.
Moreover, IATI Insurance covers all the countries where the FCDO advises against all travel, something that most insurance companies don’t.
You can also benefit from a 5% discount by purchasing it through the link below.
Get a quote here to claim your discount
Can I use a different company?
Yes, you can, as long as your insurance covers the destination you’re travelling to.
Please check our General Conditions.
However, specific conditions might apply depending on the destination. Example: when the trip includes airfare.
Full details will be shared upon booking your spot.