Things to Do on Holiday in Somaliland

Albert Nlekem Edozien
If you are interested in loosening up and you fancy Africa as your destination, then look no further. Somaliland is here to make your vacation memorable and interesting. It is an African country that is located in the eastern part of the continent. It occupies the "horn of Africa" and shares its border with Ethiopia, Djibouti and the Gulf of Aden.

Some prominent sites and places mark out Somaliland as the place to visit. The capital of the country is Hargeisa which also doubles as the most secure and the best tourist point in Somaliland. Numerous museums which boldly showcase the proud culture of the people attract tourists from all over the world at all times of the year. There is also a zoological garden which contains a wide variety of animals and birds. It is located in an environment in which nature expresses itself freely.

There are also shops where varieties are sold. The ranges of products sold in these bazaars enthrall visitors and bring them close to the culture of the people of Somaliland. These shops are scattered all over Somaliland and can also be found in places like Berbera. High cliffs also act their part to ensure the experience remains glued to the visitor's memory for as long as possible.

Puntland, on the Southern part of the country, boasts a lot of nature's best with its unending list of captivating sites which include mountain ranges, valleys and the likes.

Ancient paintings which can be traced to the Neolithic age have also been well-preserved and are displayed at places like Las Geel. Basically, most of the cities in the country preserve the proud history of the people. A visit to any of them gives an idea of their history and culture. There are caves everywhere which are painted to display the culture of the people.

If you are getting worried about accessibility, the capital city Hargeisa has an international airport from which flights to other cities around Africa can be booked. The presence of buses and cabs that can be rented also make tourism of the place very easy for first-timers. There are also lots of affordable hotels for different classes of people who visit the country.

The idea of the people of Somaliland is to make their country a lot more attractive. Being a tourist attraction site is undoubtedly one way to achieve this. They have found that out, and are making giant strides towards attracting more tourists. On the evidence of this, Somaliland can only get better. Pay a visit today and have a feel of one of the most pleasant and secure places in Africa.

Published by Albert Nlekem Edozien

I am a Christian Educator. A free-lance writer and an editor of a Christian magazine. I was born and brought up in Nigeria but currently based in USA.  View profile

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