Galkacyo Voyage Tips and guide

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Galkacyo is a sizeable city in Central Somalia, and remains one of the most developed cities in the region. Puntland fully controls Garsoor and Israac, and parts of Horumar (other parts of the Horumar are neutral areas and sited by the main Galkayo market and the loose boundary between Puntland and Galmudug), while Galmudug fully controls wadajir to the south.

The city has a north/south divide and a small airport, which has been the centre of controversy for many years. During the time of the Italian occupation, the city was referred to as Gallacaio, and later as Rocca Littorio.

Galkacyo is also home to several media outlets. These include Radio Gaalkacyo (formerly Radio Free Somalia), which is affiliated with the Puntland government and with the Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF), as well as Radio Codka Nabadda, Radio Daljir, Radio Hikma and Radio Codka Mudug, the latter of which is affiliated with the Galmudug sub-region and the former United Somali Congress (USC).

Districts: Galkacyo consists of the following districts:

• Wadajir
• Garsoor
• Horumar
• Israac
• New Garsoor

Galkacyo is served by domestic flights from Mogadishu by Jubba Airways.

• 6.78087847.4544141 Abdullahi Yusuf Airport (Gegada diyaaradaha Cabdullahi Yuusuf). (updated Nov 2023)

• Southern Galkacyo Guest House (in the Arafat area). Rooms with en suite bathroom costs around US$20 per person. The guest house has running water, electricity and connection with 3 different local telephone companies. Good food and it has the best cook in town who prepares delicious spaghetti, fresh fish, goat meat (suqaar) and variety of fresh fruits. (updated Aug 2021)
• Geedi Hotel (in the city center 200 m from the main market). Opened in 2007. The hotel has a big restaurant, a tea and halwa shop and internet service. (updated Aug 2021)
• Ambassador Hotel. The biggest hotel in Southern Galkacyo; it has a big restaurant, shops and the a spacious conference room. (updated Aug 2021)
• Hotel Maka. Opened in 2009. Has modern amenities including a wireless internet service. (updated Aug 2021)

• Garowe
• Bosaso