🇸🇴 Somalia
Not a casual holiday destination: most governments warn against travel, and movement needs security arrangements — though Somaliland is notably calmer.
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🇸🇴 Somalia at a glance
Not a casual holiday destination: most governments warn against travel, and movement needs security arrangements — though Somaliland is notably calmer.
Who it suits
Very experienced travellers with security guidance.
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When to go to Somalia
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What the season feels like
December to February is driest and coolest; the April to June gu rains disrupt roads.
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What Somalia is known for
- Mogadishu's Indian Ocean front
- Las Geal rock art
- Hargeisa's lively markets
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