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With Africa's longest coastline, Somalia holds beautiful beaches and historic ports like Mogadishu and the rock-art of Laas Geel β€” but it is not currently safe to visit.

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Capital
Mogadishu
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Currency
Somali Shilling (SOS)
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Language
Somali, Arabic
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Best time
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Visa
Visa required
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Avg daily budget
$40 – $300
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Safety
Do not travel (advisories)
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Main airport
Mogadishu (MGQ)
Overview

Why travellers love Somalia

Mogadishu's beaches and history, the ancient cave paintings of Laas Geel (in Somaliland) and the long coast are remarkable.

IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Somalia due to terrorism and instability. This page is for reference only.

Where to go

Top places in Somalia

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Mogadishu

Mogadishu

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Coastal capital and old town.

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Laas Geel

Laas Geel

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Ancient rock-art caves.

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Berbera

Berbera

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Historic Gulf of Aden port.

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Indian Ocean coast

Indian Ocean coast

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Africa's longest coastline.

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Plan day by day

Somalia itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Mogadishu β†’ Laas Geel β†’ Berbera
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$200 – $1,500
1–2

Mogadishu

Coastal capital and old town.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Beach
3–4

Laas Geel

Ancient rock-art caves.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
5

Berbera

Historic Gulf of Aden port.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ History Β· Beach
Route
Mogadishu β†’ Laas Geel β†’ Berbera β†’ Indian Ocean coast
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$280 – $2,100
1–2

Mogadishu

Coastal capital and old town.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Beach
3–4

Laas Geel

Ancient rock-art caves.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
5–6

Berbera

Historic Gulf of Aden port.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Beach
7

Indian Ocean coast

Africa's longest coastline.

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Route
Mogadishu β†’ Laas Geel β†’ Berbera β†’ Indian Ocean coast
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$400 – $3,000
1–3

Mogadishu

Coastal capital and old town.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Beach
4–6

Laas Geel

Ancient rock-art caves.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Iconic
7–8

Berbera

Historic Gulf of Aden port.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Beach
9–10

Indian Ocean coast

Africa's longest coastline.

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Visa & entry

Somalia visa requirements

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Allowed stay
Varies
Visa on arrival
Limited
eVisa
For some
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. A visa is required. IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Somalia. Do not travel until advisories change. Always verify with the official Somalia immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Somalia visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Somalia budget guide

Budget

$40/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$300+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Somalia budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Somalia

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Laas Geel

Some of Africa's best-preserved rock art.

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Beaches

Long, empty Indian Ocean sand.

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Mogadishu old town

Arabesque and Italian-era buildings.

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Berbera

An ancient trading port.

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Nomadic culture

Deep pastoral traditions.

Blog

Somalia travel articles

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