Is Somaliland safe?
Somaliland is a separate entity to the rest of Somalia and is perfectly safe for tourists.
It is for all intents and purposes, a separate country. The country has it's own
government, currency, border control, police and army. The Somaliland people are
desperate for their country to be recognized as an independent state and are
extremely warm and friendly to visitors.
Do I require visas for
Ethiopia and Somaliland?
Visas are required for both Ethiopia and Somaliland. Ethiopia visas are
available at Embassies around the world. For UK citizens they are priced at £15.
Somaliland visas are available in the UK, USA and Ethiopia. Visas in London are
priced at £30. For anyone based in other countries, please contact us for
advice on obtaining your visa.
Is alcohol allowed?
Alcohol is available in Ethiopia but not Somaliland where it is illegal.
Everyone chews khat instead of drinking alcohol in Somaliland!
Are credit cards accepted?
Credit cards are not widely accepted in Ethiopia and are not accepted at all in
Somaliland. ATM's can be found in Addis Ababa to withdraw cash but we don't
recommend relying on them, bring enough money with you. US dollars are accepted
everywhere in Somaliland.
Is internet available?
Wifi is available at all hotels throughout the tour.
Will my mobile phone work?
Your phone will not connect to the local network in Somaliland. In Ethiopia you
can connect for calls and texts but generally roaming is not available. Check
with your network provider for clarification.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends in Hargeisa to give people the flexibility to continue travelling
around the region if they so wish. For those wishing to go directly back to
Addis Ababa to fly home, flights are approximately £170 (to be booked yourself). You may also wish to consider travelling onwards to
other countries in the region such as Djibouti, Yemen or South Sudan.