Hargeisa

My Hometown

Hargeisa city 

My home town is Hargeisa, which is a city situated in the Woqooyi Galbeed region of the self-declared but internationally unrecognised Republic of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa. It is the capital and largest city of Somaliland and not many people know about it, that's why Hargeisa is considered as the second capital city of Somalia. Please watch the following video to have an idea of Somaliland: SOMALILAND.

Attractions

There are no so many local attractions in Hargeisa, the most visited places are restaurants and coffee shops. the following list is composed of the well known restaurants and coffee shops:

• Sultan Restaurant
• Lalays Restaurant
• Cafe Barbera   
• Cookies Time Bakery -the best and the first bakery in Somaliland that produces cookies.

 However, there are nearby natural attractions and historical sites to Hargeisa, and they are also considered as tourist attractions. The most common ones are:

Laas Geel

Laas Geel

The number one tourist attraction in Somaliland. Ancient Cave Paintings Las Geel is probably the most significant Neolithic rock painting site in the whole of Africa. These ancient caves have been recently discovered by the outside world. The vibrant colourful paintings are remarkably well-preserved and are believed to be one of the oldest in Africa dating back between five and 11.000 years. The caves contain images of humans worshipping cattle. Other images such as cows, dog, wild antelopes and giraffe can also be found. It’s just a matter of time before Las Geel becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just outside Hargeisa it can be best done with a tour in Hargeisa.

Daallo Forest & Mountains 

Daallo Forest & Mountains

Daallo is the green paradise of Somaliland with its 60-miles-long thick forest. It’s located near the town of Erigabo, in the middle of the Sanaag region in the North-eastern Somaliland. The highest mountains in the region are reaching over 2400 meters. It has a rich biodiversity of different plant species, birds and other animals. The scenic green mountain landscape and its many trails are great for trekking and spotting wildlife.

Sheikh Sightseeing 

Sheikh Mountains 

The small town of Sheikh lies at a relatively loft y altitude of 1,470m in the Golis Range, a mountainous escarpment that separates the coastal plain from the main Somali Plateau. Also sometimes spelled Sheekh or Shiikh, the town straddles the 120km surfaced road that runs southeast from Berbera to Burao, and lies exactly halfway between these two larger towns.

The ascent here from Berbera along the Sheikh Pass follows one of the most dramatic roads in Somaliland, starting from the village of Hudisa at the base of the Golis Range, and then climbing some 700m over a 10km series of switchbacks that offer fantastic views of the plains below.

Amongst these places, Sheikh is my favourite town as it has a nice weather and beautiful nature and I had a real adventure driving in its dramatic roads. 


Reference:https://somalilandtravel.com/top-sightseeing/