10 days: Combined tour of Djibouti and Somaliland
Included in the tour :
Transportation with driver
Accommodation (9 nights)
Meals listed in program
Travel permit
Letters of authorization for tourist visits such as Laas Geel and other sites
Special Police Unit (SPU) protection in Somaliland
Entry fees for sites in Somaliland and Djibouti
English-speaking guide
Not included in the tour:
Visa fees
Flights
Arrival/departure tax
Other personal expenses
Meals not mentioned in the program
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: .
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
How to get there?
You can get there by , Car.
Detail of the stay : 10 days: Combined tour of Djibouti and Somaliland - 10 days
Ville de Djibouti - Coverage
Steps: Djibouti
Welcome and transfer to hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you'll explore the capital Djibouti City (BLD).
Accommodation
Les Acacias or similar.
Djibouti ville- Dikhil- Lac Abbé
Steps: Lac Abbe
In the morning, we drive to Lac Abbé. The route passes through the Grand Bara and Petit Barra deserts. You'll spend the night at the Lac Abbé camp to admire the magnificent landscape at sunset. The camp is made up of very basic, traditional Afar huts (BLD).
Accommodation
Lac Abbé tourist camp
Distance: 193 km, Duration: 4 hours 20 minutes
Lac Abbé - Volcano - Lac Assal - Goubet-Tadjourah
Steps: Lac Assal
You have to get up early to see the sunrise. Lake Abbé offers a magnificent landscape, full of chimneys. On a walking tour of the lake, you'll also see nomadic peoples, flamingos and hot springs. The geology of this region is very interesting. We make our way to Lake Assal, the lowest point in Africa. Along the way, we also visit the Adaleh Canyon panorama and the Goubet panorama.
In Lake Assal, the large salt field gives you the impression of walking in a faraway land. The water has vivid colors that change from time to time due to the reflection of the sun. The excursion continues to the Goubet tourist camp for the night (BLD).
Lodging
Goubet tourist camp
Distance: 176 km, Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
Tadjourah - White Sands - Djibouti city
Steps: Tadjourah
Djibouti's oldest town is famous for its whitewashed buildings. After exploring Tadjourah, we make our way to Plage des Sables Blancs. Here you can cool off while enjoying the beautiful white sandy beaches and drinks. We continue to Djibouti City for an overnight stay before departing for Somaliland the following morning (BLD).
Accommodation
Les Acacias or similar
Distance: 211 km, Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Djibouti City - Somaliland border - Borama
Morning drive to Lawya'ado (border between Djibouti and Somaliland). The long journey continues through the semi-desert regions of western Somaliland before arriving in Borama. Borama is the country's third-largest city, famous for its Amoud University. Overnight at Rays Hotel or similar. (BLD).
Accommodation
Rays Hotel or similar
Distance: 270 km, Duration: 10 hours 40 minutes
Borama - Dhagah Khoure- Arabsio - Gabiley - Hargeisa
You'll visit Borama and its market. On our way to Hargeisa, we'll stop at the ancient Dhagax Khoure rock painting site. It contains animal and human figures spread across various panels in a striking landscape. We also pass through the small towns of Arabsiyo and Gebiley. These towns are famous for their agriculture and traditional Somali culture. On arrival in the capital Hargeisa, you will be taken to your hotel (BLD).
Accommodation
Damal Hotel or similar
Distance: 148 km, Duration: 5 hours
Visit Hargeisa
In the early morning, you'll visit the livestock market. Cattle are the backbone of Somaliland's economy. You'll explore the city of Hargeisa, visiting the civil war memorial and the central market. After a break, you'll be free to wander around downtown Hargeisa to soak up the people and the bustle of the city (BLD).
Accommodation
Damal Hotel or similar
Hargeisa - Laasgeel - Berbera
We travel to Laas Geel, one of Africa's most important rock art sites. The vivid colors and well-preserved paintings are estimated to be around ten thousand years old. The drive continues to Berbera, where you will be taken to your beach hotel. Here you can relax on the beach and take a swim at sunset. The beach hotel rents out flippers, masks and snorkels, diving equipment and it's possible to take a boat trip (BLD).
Accommodation
Maansoor Hotel or similar
Distance: 162 km, Duration: 5 hours 20 minutes
Berbera - Sheikh - Hargeisa
After breakfast, you'll visit the historic town of Berbera. The old part of town, with its many Ottoman and British buildings, is of particular historical interest. We leave Berbera behind and head for the small mountain town of Sheikh. Crossing the Sheikh mountains is a pleasant experience, with picturesque views and pleasant temperatures. At the end of the day, we return to Hargeisa (BLD).
Accommodation
Damal Hotel or similar
Distance: 300 km : 300 km, Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Hargeisa - Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight (B).