Somalia

2. Mogadishu Cathedral Ruins

Mogadishu

4.0 (114)

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3. National Museum of Somalia

Mogadishu

4.5 (27)

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4. Bakara Market

Mogadishu

4.1 (292)

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5. Laas Geel Rock Paintings (near Hargeisa)

Hargeisa

4.8 (17)

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6. Zeila Old Town & Ancient Port (Zeila/Saylac)

Zeila

4.9 (7)

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7. Berbera Old Town & Port

Berbera

4.5 (79)

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8. Ras Hafun / Hafun Peninsula

Hafun

4.2 (16)

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9. Gondershe Historic Town (Gondershe/Marka)

Marka

4.3 (194)

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10. Saryan Museum

Hargeisa

5.0 (1)

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Xalwo

Xalwo is a translucent, jelly-like sweet made from sugar, cornstarch, ghee, and cardamom. It is traditionally prepared at weddings and Eid, and served to guests as a sign of hospitality.

Malawah

Malawah is a thin, flaky layered pancake often enjoyed with honey or sugar at breakfast. Its flaky technique shows Yemeni influence and Somali adaptation.

Kac Kac

Kac Kac are small fried dough balls or twists, crispy on the outside and tender inside, commonly sold by street vendors and served at gatherings. They are a popular sweet snack across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Canjeero (lahooh)

Canjeero is a spongy, slightly sour pancake eaten at nearly every Somali breakfast, torn by hand and paired with honey, ghee, or savory stews. Its texture and ubiquity make it a core element of Somali daily meals.

Bariis Iskukaris

Bariis Iskukaris is a fragrant rice pilaf cooked with spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. It is the centerpiece of celebratory Somali feasts, often served with meat, raisins, and fried potatoes.

Suqaar

Suqaar is a home-style stir-fry of cubed beef or goat with vegetables and warming spices, served with rice or canjeero. It is a quick, versatile dish enjoyed in households across Somalia.

Traditional Beverages

Shaah (Somali spiced tea)

Shaah is strong black tea brewed with milk and aromatics such as cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, and it is usually sweetened. Serving shaah is a central act of Somali hospitality and social life.

Camel Milk (geel)

Camel milk is prized among pastoral Somali communities for its nutritional value and resilience in arid climates. It is drunk fresh or fermented, and is both a dietary staple and a cultural symbol.

Qaxwo (Somali coffee)

Qaxwo is Somali coffee often lightly spiced and sweetened, served during social gatherings and ceremonies. Its preparation reflects Arab and East African coffee traditions.

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Day trips

Hargeisa (Somaliland)

850 km 1.5h by plane

Cultural center, markets, and nearby Laas Geel rock art.

Laas Geel

780 km 1.5h by plane plus short road transfer

Prehistoric rock paintings in a desert setting.

Kismayo

480 km 1h by plane

Coastal city with beaches and trading history.

Marka

100 km 2h by car

Historic port town with coastal markets and mosques.