Travel Guides

Travel guides for Somalia and East Africa

Long-form hospitality guides from our local team — where to stay, how to pay, and what to know before you arrive.

All guides

Destinations

Practical 2026 guide to visiting Mogadishu: safest neighborhoods, best beachfront hotels, Lido Beach dining, airport transfers, and local etiquette.

Destinations

How to visit Hargeisa: where to stay, what to eat, and how to move around Somaliland's capital in comfort and safety.

Payments

How EVC Plus and ZAAD work for hotel bookings in Somalia, including diaspora payment routes and merchant tips.

For Diaspora

Book verified hotels for family in Somalia from the UK, US, Canada, Sweden, or the UAE. Payment methods, WhatsApp confirmations and airport pickup.

Safety

What to know about safety, movement, hotels, and neighborhoods before your first trip to Mogadishu.

Trip Planning

Weather, monsoons, prayer calendar and cultural events across Somalia — when to visit, when to avoid.