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Somaliland and Djibouti - A Tour Back In Time

10 days
From Hargeisa to Djibouti
5.0
3 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Age range 18 to 79
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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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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Hargeisa
  2. Day 2 Arabsiyo – Dhagah Khoure - Gabiley – Borama
  3. Day 3 Borama – Jufo – Hargeisa
  4. Day 4 Hargeisa – Laas Geel – Berbera
  5. Day 5 Berbera - Hargeisa - Djibouti city
  6. Day 6 Djibouti city
  7. Day 7 Djibouti city - Ali Sabieh - Lake Abbé
  8. Day 8 Lake Abbé – Tadjourah
  9. Day 9 Tadjourah - Lake Assal - Djibouti city
  10. Day 10 Departure from Djibouti
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What's Included

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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

Operated by

Penguin Travel

Number of tours

41

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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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
  • 4.4
  • WW
    · 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
  • M
    · 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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    Penguin Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback. We are looking forward to having you on another trip with us.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • BK
    · 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

Dates & Availability

10 days
Somaliland and Djibouti - A Tour Back In Time
From Hargeisa to Djibouti

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  • C

    Connie

    Asked on May 4th, 2025

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

    Other
    Tour Details
    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten January 2024

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

    • S

      Sam

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      Are you holding OPTION until 22/01?

    • S

      Sam

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      do you give commission to agencies?

    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

      No commission is applicable for agencies.

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    Sophia

    Asked on December 2nd, 2022

    do you have any set dates for March

    Tour Details
    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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Good to Know

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 and Somalia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Djibouti and Somalia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Djibouti and Somalia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Djibouti and Somalia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Djibouti and Somalia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Djibouti and 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 August 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2025, 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
  • 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.