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You cannot come across the word Mogadishu without the pre-modifying clause, ‘the most dangerous city in the world’. And fair enough, most luxury hotels do not come with an increased risk of death and kidnap. But there have only been 2 major incidents involving guests of the Hotel Sahafi in Mogadishu, which, for a warzone, isn’t that bad.

The Sahafi hotel is one of the more popular hotels in Mogadishu and the hotel of choice for journalists and UN workers who are the main foreign visitors in the city. Staff will give you a warm welcome and you can choose a room from four floors of mostly empty rooms. There is air conditioning throughout which is impressive considering that fuel and electricity are luxury goods in Mogadishu.

The restaurant serves three meals a day and serves an excellent lamb chop. To get to visit Mogadishu you will first have to convince customs of your sanity. But if you can do that, Sahafi is a good hotel to stay at.

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The Safari Restaurant is the Best restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia. I give it 5 Stars. By Gregg L. Friedman MD

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Mogadishu City “The white pearl of Indian Ocean”

A brief history of mogadishu, .

Mogadishu is the capital city of Somalia, situated just north of the Equator on the Indian Ocean. One of the earliest Arab settlements on the East African coast, its origins date to the 10th century, Mogadishu also called Xamar. Mogadishu becomes the fastest growing city in the world.

Mogadishu has historical Monuments, beaches, old buildings in colonial times, Italians built Mogadishu’s old port in 1892 which become the main port of Italian that time.  Mogadishu is located on the coastline of the Banadir region on the Indian Ocean sea “the white pearl of Indian Ocean”, during the medieval era Ajuran Sultanate was controlled south and central Somalia, after world War two the British Military administration of Somalia and UN Trust Territory in the 1950s, followed by Somali Independence 1960 where the two-part of British Somaliland and Somali Italian united in July one 1960 by rising Somali flag and putting down the colony flags.

The Somali government was collapsed in 1991 after a long time of fighting between government and opposition parts and in 1992 there were starting the Somalia Civil War that Mogadishu surfed in 30 years but the situation has deteriorated when Americans involved in the war in Mogadishu while the US wanted to capture one of the Somali leaders called General Mohamed Farah Aidid who is against to American Mission in Somali.

That memorial war in 1993 was well-known in Somalia and Americans as well because that’s an unavailable story that’s why America made a famous Film called Black Hock Down. After the 1993 Civil war ruined the country while Mogadishu city mostly destroyed that time media called Mogadishu “The Hell on the earth” for the worst fighting in City.

In 2006 Islamic Courts took over the warlords in Mogadishu that caused Ethiopian troops to interfere with Somalia’s territory by agreement of Somalia Transitional Government in 2007.

Mogadishu population

Mogadishu is the most populous city in Somalia it was an estimated 3.5 million inhabitants in Mogadishu only, which means that Mogadishu hosted almost a fourth of the Somali population in the country.

Hotels Mogadishu/restaurants

Mogadishu has a lot of famous hotels and newly constructed hotels in Mogadishu including Sahafi Hotel, Shamaw Hotel, Makka Al-Mukarama Hotel, Jazeera Palace Hotel, elite Hotel, Airport Hotel, and Decale Hotel.

The best hotel in Mogadishu, well-equipped and well-rated hotels are Decale Hotel, Airport Hotel, and Jazeera Palace Hotel respectively.

The Mogadishu City is very large and has a hundred hotels and restaurants and small guest houses in the city that local people and Somali diaspora lived but as foragers need a secure and well-sophisticated Hotel available international food standard.

ATM and MOBILE MONEY

Mogadishu has three different banks that provide ATM Service to withdraw USD cash while in Mogadishu, earlier travelers used to worry if they need extra cash, at this time the Premier bank, IBS, and Salam Somali Bank provide the service and available 24/7.

As well as local people are adopted using Mobile money that you can shop entire Somalia and can transmit abroad through your hand mobile.

Popular Mogadishu Destinations

Mogadishu has a lot of destinations for tourist that travelers underline to add their itineraries during the visit time, we mention here some tour destinations and activities.

Mogadishu City Tour: making City tour is one of the important things that travelers do to visit city war, Historical Places, markets, gardens, and popular composed people, TV’s, radios, Somali National Theatre, Somalia Archives (Museum), Somali Post, and Somalia culture Activities and other Important things in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu Beach Tour: Mogadishu is an oceanic city and coastal which is very beautiful and attractive to the visitors like Lido Beach is so populated on Thursday and Friday while more than 30,000 people come to gather to swim, relax, photo capturing and breath-taking, lido has a lot of classic restaurants, Hotels and guest house you can stay.

1. Lido Beach, Most popular beach.

The beach in northern Mogadishu was initially developed in the late 1930s for the residents living in the capital of Somalia.

Today, hundreds of families come to relax on Mogadishu’s coastline each weekend. People stay out at Lido Beach way past dusk to watch the beautiful night skyline and the deep blue ocean. This is a perfect place to get the fresh perspective of a rediscovered Somalia.

Somalia has the longest coastline in Africa with 3100 km along the Indian Ocean, which is home to attractive beaches valuable for tourism. To make Somalia one of the biggest entertaining and tourist destination spots in Africa, Lido Beach has seafood restaurants, hotels, and parks.

The Somali diaspora plays an important role in recovering Mogadishu, building new luxury downtown and beaches like the village, Ocean restaurant, Lido seafood restaurant, Oceanview many more that attract international tourists. The tallest building is under construction at Lido beach which supposed to be a luxury hotel. International travelers have lunch on the beach, boat ride, and walk around the beach with locals.

2.  Mogadishu Light House

Mogadishu Lighthouse is the iconic landmark building in the city built by Italian colony which becomes first Italian Old Port is when you reach the lighthouse will see banks and luxury hotels overlooking a glimmering coastline that once buzzed with pleasure boats, an awful truth dawns you can’t believe it and realize that Mogadishu was never like other African cities. Mogadishu was a remarkable city.

Even in its disfigurement, the beauty is still there, in ghostly Hamarweyne market and Shanghai Old City. The Mogadishu lighthouse locates at the beautiful beach and Old Urubu Hotel that once was a tourist destination where thousands of travelers were booking and accommodate before 1991, Not only lighthouse there, The Old Mosque Arba’a Rukun, the Italian Cathedral, and the first Seaport.

3. Mogadishu Fish Market

Fish market locates between Mogadishu main Port and Lighthouse, is the biggest one in Somalia, this market delivers every day, thousands of tons of large exotic fish species including Swordfish, Stingray, Kingfish, big white Shark, Shrimps, Lobsters, and Turtle.

4. Black Hawk Down crash site- Mogadishu Mile

Black Hawk Down crash site and Mogadishu Mile are two places near Bakara Market in Mogadishu, which American army and Somalis memorize the battle between Somali revolutionary and US military Mission in 1993.

the USA mission required to hold General Mohamed Farah Aidid the leader of the organized Somali clan denied the mission Americans want to lead the country what resulted in the death of thousands of Somalia, 70 USA army, and death toll to hundreds of American alliances including Pakistan’s and Bangladesh.

These two places tourists interested to visit when they come to Mogadishu to see the footage of the War they watch in the Film Black Hawk Down.

5. Monuments

Somalia’s historic monuments that were built after the country got independence, this monument retells the people to remember Somali heroes who fight during a hard time of colony to get independence. The Monuments have been restored as part of efforts to revive the country’s cultural heritage.  A ceremony to unveil restored statues was held on October 18 2019.here is the list; Monument of unknown soldiers, Sayidka, Dhagaxtuur, Xawo Tako, SYL.

6. Jazeera Beach 

Jazeera beach located on the outskirts of Mogadishu, is about 25 KM to the city, is one of the most beautiful places to go with family and friends, is a paradise for locals and visitors to take easy and disregard annoyance and confusion.

Here is no way you can ignore spending your time at Jazeera beach when you reach Jazeera your eyes will see the white sand, blue water, and ocean waves till you stop near the small Island that you can reach with a boat and sometimes you can walk if water back. At that place will recognize the wisdom” The White Pearl of Indian Ocean”.

Jazeera beach is one of the most impressive beaches in the world. With pure sand, temperate waters and abundant wildlife, Mogadishu’s beachfront could be developed into a most-wanted tourist destination never regret traveler to visit.

7. Camel Camp

Of the world’s estimated 35 million camels, Somalia, a country of more than 15 million people, houses more than seven million camels – the highest number per country globally. Somali people are popular with camels, so do not miss to visit camel camps around Mogadishu and have fresh milk milked in front of you upon arrival.

Destination Summary 

Mogadishu and outskirts there are a lot of good attractive destinations that tourist interest like Shanghai Old city, peace Park, Hamarweyne Market, Bakara Market, stadium Mogadishu, Arba’a Rukun Mosque, Unknown Monument, Somali Youth League Monument, cathedral and Abay Dhaxan Beach.

Safari Hotel in Mogadishu

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Good decorations, Good customer-care service, delicious food, good view on the city.

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Peace hotel serve breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. The menu changes daily, with fish sourced from the Port Mogadishu, and fruits, vegetables and meat from local markets like XamerWeyne and Bakara. There is a vegetarian option for every course.

Dining Safari

Barbecue nights.

Enjoy a stunning view of the Mogadishu city and waves of Indian Ocean with a selection of flame roasted barbecued meats, including an option of Somali camel meat.

At the roof top open air terrace - Enjoy a stunning view of the Mogadishu city and waves of Indian Ocean with a selection of flame roasted barbecued meats served on skewers.

Warmly lit by the glowing flames of barbecue, open to the night air and seductive aromas of barbecued meat. Choose from Traditional Somali Camel meat, succulent chicken and variety of meat and vegetarian options including the famous Somali Muufo bread.

Lamadaya Garden Restaurant

An open air terrace with beautiful views of the hotel garden. Fitted with twin sockets next to each table and free access to unlimited Wi-Fi internet connections, which makes it an Ideal place to relax, read books, work or simply chat with friends.

An open air terrace in Peace One's hotel garden with plentiful sockets and fast, unlimited Wi-Fi. An ideal place to work, read or meet with friends and colleagues over a coffee.

Cafe Bash Restaurant

With Air Condition and large windows, Café Bash has a seating capacity of 30 persons, with an assurance of superior and quality service. The MENU features selection of world's ‘International and Local Cuisine Including fine coffees, café latte, macchiato, cappuccino, espresso, tea, an array of freshly baked pastries, salads, range of sandwiches, delicious hot dishes, smoothies, ice cream and many more. Place your order with your lovely waiter; and who will gladly serve you

Air conditioned with an abundance of natural light, Café Bash's menu features a selection local and international cuisine, as well as a full coffee service.

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Jazeera Palace Hotel

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Jazeera Palace Hotel is a luxury hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. Situated only 300 metres from the airport, the hotel is preferred by business and leisure travellers alike. The 70 rooms are fully equipped with air conditioning systems, reliable broadband wireless internet connection, Flat screen TV sets connected to 24 Hour Satellite Television, Room Telephone, Electronic safe deposit boxes. Each room has a balcony for the best sea and land view.The two onsite restaurants have a wide array of menus, from buffet to ala carte menus for the customers. The well trained staff may

Jazeera Palace Hotel is a luxury hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. Situated only 300 metres from the airport, the hotel is preferred by business and leisure travellers alike. The 70 rooms are fully equipped with air conditioning systems, reliable broadband wireless internet connection, Flat screen TV sets connected to 24 Hour Satellite Television, Room Telephone, Electronic safe deposit boxes. Each room has a balcony for the best sea and land view. The two onsite restaurants have a wide array of menus, from buffet to ala carte menus for the customers. The well trained staff may organize private dining for customers with a private meeting. Traditional Somali meals to continental menus are also offered. A health club is open to all residents of the hotel. The conference rooms package comes with stationery, water, whiteboards and even a projector with a screen for presentations.. The personnel organize guests' conference and tailor-make the events according to the specifications of the guests. Armored vehicles are available for city and airport shuttle at a fee. The premises are guarded by armed and trained personnel as well as CCTV cameras. Jazeera Palace Hotel is a walking distance to the Aden Abdulle International Airport and overlooks the Indian Ocean. Jazeera Palace Hotel is a walking distance to the The two onsite restaurants have a wide array of menus, from buffet to ala carte menus for the customers. The well trained staff may organize private dining for customers with a private meeting. Traditional Somali meals to continental menus are also offered.

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Somalia bomb attacks: Death toll rises to 231 after huge blast in Mogadishu

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The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed in Somalia ’s capital Mogadishu has risen to 231 with more than 275 injured, a senator has said.

Police said a truck bomb exploded outside the Safari Hotel at the K5 intersection, which is lined with government offices, restaurants and kiosks, flattening buildings and setting vehicles on fire. A separate blast struck the Medina district two hours later.

Abshir Abdi Ahmed said the toll comes from doctors at hospitals he has visited in Mogadishu. Many of the bodies in hospital mortuaries have not yet been identified, he said.

It is the single deadliest attack ever in the Horn of Africa nation.

Dr Afzal Ashraf, assistant professor of international relations at the University of Nottingham, told The Independent the attack was likely a response to recent losses suffered by Islamist groups.

He said groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and Isis were “increasingly on the back foot, particularly in Iraq and Syria, and feel they need to lash out.”

More than 200 were injured in the explosion outside the hotel and hospitals are struggling to cope with the high number of casualties.

Officials feared the death toll would continue to climb. Many died at hospitals from their wounds, Police Captain Mohamed Hussein said.

The Red Cross said four volunteers with the Somali Red Crescent Society are among the dead and warned “this figure may rise as there are a number of volunteers still missing.”

Overnight, rescue workers with torch lights searched for survivors trapped under the rubble of the largely destroyed Safari Hotel, which is close to Somalia’s foreign ministry. The explosion blew off metal gates and blast walls erected outside the hotel.

President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed declared three days of mourning and joined thousands of people who responded to a desperate plea by hospitals to donate blood for the wounded victims. “I am appealing all Somali people to come forward and donate,” he said.

Angry protesters took to the streets in Mogadishu a day after the massive truck bomb attack.

Somalia’s government blamed the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabaab extremist group for the attack it called a “national disaster.” However, al-Shabaab, which often targets high-profile areas of the capital with bombings, had yet to claim the attack.

“They don’t care about the lives of Somali people, mothers, fathers and children,” Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said. “They have targeted the most populated area in Mogadishu, killing only civilians.”

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Somalia’s information minister, Abdirahman Omar, said the blast was the largest the city had ever seen. “It’s a sad day. This is how merciless and brutal they are, and we have to unite against them,” he said, speaking to the state-run radio station.

The US joined the condemnation, saying “such cowardly attacks reinvigorate the commitment of the United States to assist our Somali and African Union partners to combat the scourge of terrorism.”

America has stepped up drone strikes and other efforts this year against al-Shabaab, which is also fighting the Somali military and the more than 20,000-strong African Union forces in the country.

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