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| Africa Tour Home» Tours to Eastern Africa
» Tours to Somalia » Sightseeing at Somalia |
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Sightseeing at Somalia |
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| Somalia is a country located in the eastern part of Africa. It is located in a region which is popularly referred to as “Horn of Africa”. It is surrounded by the Gulf of Aden in the north, Indian Ocean in the East and Kenya in the south. The country, by virtue of its location, has been gifted with splendid natural beauty. Sightseeing at Somalia can be a treat for nature lovers. The golden beaches, shimmering in the rays of Sun, are enough to take away your breath. The great expanse of desert at Somalia, is no less beautiful. Northern and eastern coasts of Somalia, though very hot and humid are very beautiful. Apart from the regular sightseeing in Somalia, adventurous tourists can also go for trekking and hiking along the coasts and along the desert trails.
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The best time to visit Somalia is may be during the winter months. The summers in Somalia can be intolerably hot.
Sightseeing at Somalia mainly consists of visiting the beautiful locales of the country. The busy sea ports, along the coast of the Indian Ocean and the bazaars also feature among the places to visit in Somalia. The major attractions of Somalia which feature among the sightseeing destinations of Somalia are:
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Berbera – a beautiful city, located along the Indian Ocean, Berbera has a lot to offer to tourists in terms of sightseeing at Somalia. Berbera is popular among foreign tourists mainly because of the visual delights one can witness while traveling from Berbera to Hargeisa. There are some lofty cliffs along the coast, which captures the tourist's imagination. The other famous spot at Hargeisa is the busy sea port, bustling with activities, all round the year.
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Hargeisa – This city presents a perfect picture of a typical African town, with bustling streets and a charming atmosphere. You will be surprised to see the amount of attention showered on a foreign tourist, once you decide to visit this beautiful city.
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Las Geel – this is a beautiful place with legendary cave paintings from the Neolithic age. This place is not getting its proper recognition, as it belongs to Somaliland. Once the civil strife is over, this place is sure to become a World Heritage Site.
Other interesting sightseeing destinations in Somalia include the capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu and the innumerable local markets spread across the war ravaged cities of Somalia.
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