Expedition to the Horn of Africa: Martian landscapes of Djibouti, pristine Dahlak archipelago, whale sharks, camels and amazing Mogadisho. Find yourself on another planet — discover amazing Horn of Africa with its Martian landscapes of Danakil desert and the lowest point in Africa, the country of camels and the coast of whale sharks, the pristine Dahlak Archipelago and "little Italy" in Africa, the lost caves of Laas Geel and god-forsaken Mogadishu.
Traveling in Somalia is accompanied by paramilitary police guards. Usually bought on your own, we consult you. January 2, Tuesday. If we arrive with Qatar Airways flight ar 1 pm, then we will start our tour directly from the airport.
Today we start getting acquaintance with amazing Mogadishu city, ruined but charming. We visit the sea shore nearby the Fish market to see the local life and fishermen of all ages with the beautiful ocean waves. If the actual security situation allows us, we also take the drive escorted with the armed security to the Cathedral and out of Mogadishu to see the dunes along the beach on the Indian Ocean.
Dinner at the roof floor of our hotel with very fresh sea food. Accommodation: Shamo hotel or another safe hotel of similar level in Mogadishu Meals: lunch, dinner Day 2. January 3, Wednesday. MOGADISHU Morning after breakfast, escorted with the armed security we visit the atmospheric fish market where fishermen bring and sell huge sword fish, sharks and other marine giants.
Take a walk to the port, to the old lighthouse to observe the local life of fishermen and their amazing catch. Visit the local school and get acquaintance with the Somalia teachers and students. Drive to Hamarweyn Market and Hamarweyn area — the old part of the city with picturesque buildings in the style of Arab and Moorish architecture and carved stone walls and cool patios.
