Cities of Somalia Bucket List

Visit Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. See the Hargeisa War Memorial (a MiG fighter jet mounted on a plinth symbolizing independence), explore the bustling livestock market (one of the largest in the Horn of Africa), and visit the Laas Geel cave paintings (ancient rock art dating back thousands of years).

Visit Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Explore the historic Hamar Weyne district (featuring the Arba'a Rukun Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the city), see the Mogadishu Cathedral (a landmark of Italian colonial architecture now in ruins), and stroll along Lido Beach (a popular spot for locals with views of the Indian Ocean).

Mogadishu's lively city beach.