Is it possible to organise a private tour departing around Dec 14?

Unfortunately, it won't be possible to organize a private tour departing around December 14, as our schedule and local partners are fully committed during that period. However, we would be happy to look into alternative dates or suggest joining one of our upcoming group tours if that suits you.

Would you be offering dates in 2026?

Yes, we've just announced a new date on the 27th of January and will also have some in the fall too. Will soon update them on the platform

Do you offer a tour to Somaliland, for beginning of December, first week?

We have a tour combining Somaliland and Djibouti, which starts on the 23rd of November. You can also do only the part in Somaliland if you don't want to include Djibouti.

I want to go Somaliland as a tour how you can serve me

We have a group trip starting on the 23rd of November 2025. Should I create a quote for you for this date?

Could you confirm Option and quote?

We need to clarify VISA'S needed and timings of issue

do you have any set dates for March

Yes, we have a departure on March the 17-th

do I need to send my passport away to embassies to get the visas? Or can I get the visas without sending my passport anywhere?

Pretty much depends on your passport. Somaliland allows visa on arrival for many nationalities. Djibouti has an e-visa system for all nationalities, except Singapore and China which are visa free

Are there any C19 vaccine requirements (unvaxxd)?

For Somalia you need only PCR test 72h before arrival, but for Djibouti you will need PCR test and a vaccination certificate.

Somaliland and Djibouti - A Tour Back In Time

10 days

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From Hargeisa to Djibouti

5.0

3 traveler reviews

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The rock art at Las Geel, probably the best I've seen. Djibouti was a geological wonderland.
Mark, traveled in April
5.0
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Gold Operator: Penguin Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 18+

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Highlights

Explore the rock art at Dhagah Khoure
Visit Amoud University in Borama
Tour Laas Geel and Berbera's historic sites
Snorkel with whale sharks off Djibouti
Witness sunrise at Lake Abbé's chimneys

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival in Hargeisa
Day 2 Arabsiyo – Dhagah Khoure - Gabiley – Borama
Day 3 Borama – Jufo – Hargeisa
Day 4 Hargeisa – Laas Geel – Berbera
Day 5 Berbera - Hargeisa - Djibouti city
Day 6 Djibouti city
Day 7 Djibouti city - Ali Sabieh - Lake Abbé
Day 8 Lake Abbé – Tadjourah
Day 9 Tadjourah - Lake Assal - Djibouti city
Day 10 Departure from Djibouti

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Penguin Travel

4.4

(497 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
5.0
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Good
4.0
Transport
Good
4.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Penguin Travel
4.4

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Walter Wilhelm Erich
· December 6th, 2024
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Very varied, reliable organization, always solution-oriented (big thanks to Nesi!), surprisingly good accommodation, great transport (Toyota Land Cruiser), impressive landscapes, friendly people, great group. I will probably become a regular Penguin customer!
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Trip date: November 2024
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Mark
· April 2nd, 2024
A very interesting tour with some great scenery and cultural sites. The highlight of Somaliland for me was the rock art at Las Geel, probably the best I’ve seen. Djibouti was a geological wonderland. I would highly recommend this trip, especially for those who enjoy visually breathtaking terrain.
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Thank you for your feedback. We are looking forward to having you on another trip with us.
Trip date: March 2024
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Bernhard
· March 13th, 2024
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Sehr interessante Reise mit vielen authentischen Eindrücken.
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Penguin Travel commented on this review
Thank you for your feedback, we are looking forward to having you on another trip with us in the future.
Trip date: March 2024

What our customers ask about this tour

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Sally
Asked on November 11th, 2025
Is it possible to organise a private tour departing around Dec 14?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  Unfortunately, it won't be possible to organize a private tour departing around December 14, as our schedule and local partners are fully committed during that period. However, we would be happy to look into alternative dates or suggest joining one of our upcoming group tours if that suits you.
- S
  Sally
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  We only have holidays between Dec 13 - Jan 3 - are there any group tours between these dates?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  During this period we don't have any confirmed groups, unfortunately.
T
Timothy
Asked on November 5th, 2025
Would you be offering dates in 2026?
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  Yes, we've just announced a new date on the 27th of January and will also have some in the fall too. Will soon update them on the platform
G
Glenn
Asked on August 1st, 2025
Do you offer a tour to Somaliland, for beginning of December, first week?
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  We have a tour combining Somaliland and Djibouti, which starts on the 23rd of November. You can also do only the part in Somaliland if you don't want to include Djibouti.
C
Connie
Asked on May 4th, 2025
I want to go Somaliland as a tour how you can serve me
Other
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
  We have a group trip starting on the 23rd of November 2025. Should I create a quote for you for this date?
S
Sam
Asked on January 17th, 2024
Could you confirm Option and quote?
Price / Availability
- S
  Sam
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  We need to clarify VISA'S needed and timings of issue
- S
  Sam
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  Are you holding OPTION until 22/01?
- S
  Sam
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  do you give commission to agencies?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written January 2024
  No commission is applicable for agencies.
S
Sophia
Asked on December 2nd, 2022
do you have any set dates for March
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written December 2022
  Yes, we have a departure on March the 17-th
V
Veronica
Asked on July 6th, 2022
do I need to send my passport away to embassies to get the visas? Or can I get the visas without sending my passport anywhere?
Visa
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written July 2022
  Pretty much depends on your passport. Somaliland allows visa on arrival for many nationalities. Djibouti has an e-visa system for all nationalities, except Singapore and China which are visa free
C
Carl
Asked on January 6th, 2022
Are there any C19 vaccine requirements (unvaxxd)?
Operator
Travel Support
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written January 2022
  For Somalia you need only PCR test 72h before arrival, but for Djibouti you will need PCR test and a vaccination certificate.

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Tour ID: 107216

Currencies
Fr
Djibouti Franc
Djibouti
Sh
Somali Shilling
Somalia
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Djibouti and Somalia
Type E
Djibouti and Somalia
Type F
Djibouti and Somalia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Djibouti.Somalia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Djibouti.Somalia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Djibouti.Somalia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Djibouti.Somalia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Djibouti.Somalia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Djibouti.Somalia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Djibouti. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Somalia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before February 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Penguin Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Penguin Travel. Please familiarize yourself with the Penguin Travel payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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