(This is the first part of three intended posts on how to travel in the horn of Africa. )
Basic information about the Horn of Africa
Map of the Horn of Africa
The “horn of Africa” is a region in the easternmost part of Africa, neighboring the Arabian Sea and the gulf of Aden. The countries found in this region are Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea. Some authorities also include Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan as part of this region.
Generally, not many people travel to the horn of Africa (I am excluding Kenya, Sudan, and Ethiopia in my definition of this region). This is mostly because of high insecurity in this area region as a result of constant armed conflicts and political instability.
Compared to Somalia and Eritrea however, Djibouti is quite a safe destination. But some governments advice their nationals against traveling to some parts of Djibouti, the United Kingdom and the USA for example.
If you work for a humanitarian organization, or you have business interests in the horn of Africa region, or you are a really adventurous traveler seeking an off-the-beaten-track travel experience, you may one day want to travel to the horn of Africa. But before visiting, please make sure you understand the security risk involved. As much as possible, you should seek expert advice before your trip. Read the rest of this entry »
