Somaliland

Nov 14-18
1060

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!

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November 14th to 18th, 2025

€1060

5 days

Tour leader TBC

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Itinerary

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

Nov 14th (Day 1) – Fly to Hargeisa

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

Nov 15th (Day 2) – Full day 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.

Nov 16th (Day 3) – Las Geel and Berbera

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.

Nov 17th (Day 4) – Berbera – Sheikh – Hargeisa

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.

Nov 18th (Day 5) – Hargeisa – departure

After breakfast, we’ll take care of your transfer.

End of the tour.

Gallery of photos

What’s Included

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

Not Included

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

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November 14th to 18th, 2025

€1060

5 days

Tour leader TBC

FAQ

Which hotels do we stay?

For security reasons, the name of the hotels we stay will only be shared upon booking your spot.

How does the room distribution work?

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. Please note: we always try to group people of same gender and age but this can’t be always the case. 

If you want a single room, you will have to pay an additional €230.

How to get a visa for Somaliland?

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.

How to get to Hargeisa?

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.

How many people will attend this tour?

We limit our tours to a maximum of 12-13 people.

How does payment work?

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.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, if you want to join any of our expeditions, you must purchase travel insurance, this is non-negotiable, and it must be with IATI

Why do we have to book it with IATI?

Against the Compass has been a partner with IATI for a very long time. We know their CEO, the marketing team and we do a lot of collaborations together so in the unlikely case something happened, we’d know what to do.

Moreover, IATI Insurance covers all the countries where the FCDO advises against all travel.

You may also benefit from a 5% discount if purchasing it from the below link.

Get a quote here to claim your discount

What’s the cancellation policy?

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.