35 days in Somalia Itinerary

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: take in the dramatic natural features at Laas Geel, take in the spiritual surroundings of MiG Jet, explore the galleries of Saryan Museum, and pick up some local products at Livestock Market.

To see traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Hargeysa route maker website.

Manchester, UK to Hargeysa is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to East Africa Time (EAT) is 3 hours. Traveling from Manchester in January, expect nights in Hargeysa to be somewhat warmer, around 15°C, while days are much warmer, around 26°C. You'll set off for Saylac on the 13th (Fri).

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: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Masjid al-Qiblatayn Mosque.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Saylac day trip site.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Hargeysa to Saylac in 5 hours. Another option is to drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Hargeysa in January: high temperatures in Saylac hover around 34°C and lows are around 27°C. On the 23rd (Mon), you're off to Mogadishu.

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, get engrossed in the history at black Hawk Down crash site museum, take a stroll around Villa Somalia, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Bakara Market.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mogadishu travel planning tool.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Saylac to Mogadishu takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Mogadishu sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 28°C at night. You will leave for home on the 4th (Sat).