What are the most spectacular roads in Somalia?

Located in the Horn of Africa, Somalia covers an area of approximately 637,657 square kilometers. Bordered by Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya, hot conditions prevail year-round, along with periodic monsoon winds and irregular rainfall. Despite its natural wonders, right now is better to avoid all travel to Somalia. There have been murders, armed robbery and criminal kidnappings and the security situation is extremely volatile, with the threat of domestic terrorism being high, particularly in south-central Somalia and in the capital, Mogadishu.

However, the country hosts many spectacular roads through the mountains and the coast. Sheikh Pass, at 1.497m (4,911ft) above sea level, is a very challenging drive located in the northwestern Sahil province, with a high risk of landmines. Located in the southern part of the country, the gravel, hazardous and dangerous road from Kismayo to Bardera City is said to be the most dangerous road in the world due to illegal checkpoints, militias, rapists, wild animals, daily accidents, narrow and steep passages, and broken tarmac. The coastline of the country is more than 3,333 kilometers in length, the longest of mainland Africa and is home to very scenic coastal drives. Driving through the exciting Lafogoray Road, in the northeastern Bari region, it is a very exciting beach drive.

Sheikh Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.497m (4,911ft) above sea level, located in the northwestern Sahil province of Somaliland, in Somalia.

Located in the Sanaag region of Somaliland in Somalia, the road from Maydh to Erigavo is a very challenging drive.

Located in the southern part of Somalia, the gravel Kismayo-Bardera City road is said to be the most dangerous road in the country due to illegal checkpoints, militias, rapists, wild animals, daily accidents, narrow and steep passages, and broken tarmac.

Located in the northeastern Bari region of Somalia, Lafogoray Road is a very exciting beach drive.

Located in north Eastern Somalia, the Geeldora Road is an epic adventure only for 4wd vehicles. The road is gravel and rocky. It’s 90km long.