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thelittlevoice Says: If you walk around in Hargeisa, you're definitely going to notice this MiG jet, a jet that bombed the city. There were a lot of Somalilanders around the monument when I was there.
Oriental Hotel: Oriental Hotel
thelittlevoice Says: When I got into Oriental Hotel, I thought it was heaven! It was exactly what we needed after a tiring trip. We paid $25 for a double room. The room has a satellite TV, a closet, 2 chairs, one table and a private bathroom with hot shower. You can also use a FREE internet on...
Ambassador hotel: Hargeysa nearest hotel
buux Says: Service is good food is great,maybe overprised considering u can eat for less than half of the price in th center of the city.But beautiful and new. Its the best view of the city,its an outdoor tennis court,Gym available etc,but no pool(yet)
thelittlevoice Says: I went into Hargeisa from Harar, Ethiopia. I took a bus from Harar at 7am to Jijiga, 15 Birr, arrived in Jijiga around 11.45am. Then got on a minibus from Jijiga to Wajaale at 12pm, also 15 Birr, arrived in Wajaale around 1.45pm. This was the most packed ride I've ever been...
DAO Says: Taxi drivers are the greatest thieves and worst sort of human on the planet. Many people stay at the Ambassador Hotel because they have a web-site and other perfectly good hotels do not (Please see my Hotel Tips on my Somalia Page). You can WALK to the Ambassador from the...
thelittlevoice Says: I got my visa done in Addis Ababa. It took only 5 minutes. I had a friend called the office a few days ahead to make sure the ambassador would be there. The number is 2511 635921 / 635922. In Addis Ababa, I stayed with a host from hospitalityclub.org and his place is on Bole...
thelittlevoice Says: You can find many little stalls on the streets that can change your money(sorry no picture, I thought I took one but I can't seem to find it). It's not necassary to exchange your money though. You can easily use USD. $1 equals a bit over 6000 Shillings.
thelittlevoice Says: I made one phonecall back home from Telesom Office which is a few minutes walk from Oriental Hotel. I think I talked for about 2-3 minutes and it costs $1.5. It was a lot cheaper than in Ethiopia. Dial 00 follow by your country code and number.
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If you walk around in Hargeisa, you're definitely going to notice this MiG jet, a jet that bombed the city. There were a lot of Somalilanders around the...
Q: Hi I'd like to know if anybody has been here recently, as I'm planning on going to Somaliland in about a month and a half...
A: I was in Hargeysa a few months ago. Busses or minibusses (don´t know how they call matatus in Somali) should be going to Berbera - the drive takes about 3 hours, gives...
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Capital of offstage Somaliland
A country which does not appear on maps anymore, Somaliland is now officially considered as part of troubled Somalia; but in real life it's a state on its own. Not being internationally recognized, it...
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