Bradt - Somaliland

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Discover Somaliland through this fully updated second edition guidebook, featuring a foreword by Simon Reeve and expanded coverage including Addis Ababa and eastern Ethiopia. Dive into a region rich with history, wildlife, and unique travel experiences.

An in-depth guide to Somaliland’s history, wildlife, and emerging travel scene.

This pioneering guidebook was the first ever dedicated solely to Somaliland, and this new edition continues Bradt’s tradition of exploring emerging destinations with expert detail. Alongside Somaliland itself, the book now also covers Addis Ababa and eastern Ethiopia, the main entry points into the region.

Delve into Somaliland’s fascinating past with detailed historical and archaeological insights. The area boasts a wealth of rock art, ancient burial sites, ruined cities, and historic ports dating back 5,000 years, with connections to ancient Egypt, Axum, and more recent Ottoman and British Empires.

Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts will find comprehensive sections highlighting where to spot numerous endemic and near-endemic species. The guide includes the only accurate maps available for key towns like Hargeisa, Barao, Berbera, and Boroma, all created from scratch using GPS technology.

Somaliland is one of the world’s most off-the-beaten-path destinations. Formerly British Somaliland, it joined with Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic in 1960 but declared independence in 1991. Today, it functions as a peaceful, self-governing democracy, though it awaits formal recognition from the UN and other international bodies.

Despite its relative obscurity, Somaliland offers plenty for adventurous travelers. The laid-back capital, Hargeisa, is accessible by air or overland from Ethiopia. Highlights include Las Geel, the Horn of Africa’s most captivating rock art site; the charmingly weathered Ottoman port of Berbera with its beautiful beaches and reefs; and the stunning Daallo escarpment, covered in fragrant forests.

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