Hargeisa
Somalia
- Safety rating
- 4/10
- Best time to visit
- The cooler, drier months from November to February are the most comfortable.
- Population
- 1.2M
Overview
The capital of the self-declared region of Somaliland, Hargeisa is far calmer than Mogadishu and a hub of markets and money-changers stacking huge bundles of cash. Nearby, the prehistoric rock art of Laas Geel is among Africa's finest.
Top attractions
Visit the Laas Geel rock-art caves, the central Hargeisa market, and the war memorial with its MiG fighter jet.
Getting around
Shared taxis and minibuses serve the city; hire a car with a driver and required escort for excursions.