Somalia Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Somalia

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Somalia

Toll & Vignette: No road tolls. 4WD vehicles with security escorts strictly required outside main towns.

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 10 percent standard in restaurants and hotel dining. US Dollars are widely preferred for payments and gratuities.

• DO Greet warmly in Somali ("Iska warran?" for how are you?).
• DO Conduct travel strictly with verified local security and certified guides.
• DON'T Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited under national law.
• DON'T Never take photos of military checkpoints, convoys, or government compounds.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & G (220V, 50Hz – British 3-pin Type G and Europlug Type C standard).

Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only sealed bottled mineral water.

Insider Tip: The 5,000-year-old Neolithic vibrant rock paintings at Laas Geel near Hargeisa are among the best-preserved ancient art sites in Africa.