Best Tourist Places to Visit in Bardera, Gedo, East Africa, Africa

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Bardera, Gedo, East Africa, Africa

Bardera is a city belonging to the Gedo region of the eastern African country, Somalia. Bardera is mainly noted as an agricultural city as it is one of the major regions of Somalia producing a substantial amount of bananas, watermelon, oranges, mangoes, papayas, tobacco, corn and beans. Bardera is the site of the University of Gedo and Bardera Polytechnic.

The name of Bardera is a combination of the two local language words, Baar (palm tree) and dheere (tall), indicating the abundant palm trees in the region. The climate of Bardera features high humidity while Bardera’s geographical coordinates are 2°20′ N and 42°17′ E.

Connectivity to Bardera:

Like many airports in Somalia, the Bardera Airport also receives no scheduled flights. The alternative option is Aden Adde International Airport, which is the most important airport of Somalia, situated in the capital city Mogadishu and receives flights from Nairobi, Djibouti, Dubai, Sharjah, Istanbul and many other African cities.

Bardera is situated around 450 km west of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. These two cities are connected by daily buses. For local travel in Bardera, locals generally use foot and visitors can hire car at the local travel agency for comfortable travel.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Bardera:

Muslims, especially Sunnis, dominate the population of Bardera. The University of Gedo is the prominent learning centre in Bardera offering a quality education to local students with latest courses. Bardera is home to the soccer team Bardera Football Team, who won the South Somalia Regional Cup Champion in 2002.

Bardera houses many nice shops and restaurants with all upgraded features, but accepting credit cards is not sure. So visitors are advised to bring some local currency prior to reaching the city.

What to do in Bardera?

Traditional shopping
Visiting university
Shopping

What to see in Bardera?

Bardera Bridge:

The bridge of Bardera was constructed over the Jubba River that flows through the city. The bridge is made up of mix of wooden and metal materials that has made it a distinct construction. The exploration of the river would be a half day trip for visitors.

East Bardera Mothers and Children’s Hospital:

The East Bardera Mothers and Children’s Hospital is one of the major health centres in Bardera. Although it is not a major tourist attraction, the hospital receives foreigners to know local health specialities.

University of Gedo:

The University of Gedo is one of the identities of Bardera, was founded in the year 2008 with the successful effort of local leaders following the outcome of the civil war. Apart from offering a wide range of courses, the university is also known for its nice campuses.

Other places of interest in Bardera and Mogadishu (around 450 km) include:

Bardera Polytechnic
Bardera Airport
Somali Red Crescent MCH
Villa Somalia
National Museum of Somalia
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity
Arba’a Rukun Mosque
Mogadishu Cathedral
The National Library of Somalia
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity
The Somali National University
Mogadishu Stadium
The Governor’s Palace of Mogadishu
The National Theatre of Somalia
National Museum of Somalia

When to visit Bardera?

Bardera is a year round destination and the natural beauty of Bardera can be experienced best during the beginning months of the year.

Where to stay in Bardera?

Bardera houses few standard hotels, but no star rated options. For modernized and star rated hotels, visitors can drive towards the capital, Mogadishu, which is around 450 km away from Bardera, holding many upgraded hotels. The prominent hotels in Mogadishu (around 450 km from Bardera) are listed below: