Visit Shabeellaha Hoose


Shabeellaha Hoose is a region in the southern part of Somalia. It lies between the Juba and Shabelle rivers and its capital city is Kismayo. The region has hot, dry weather with semi-arid vegetation and wildlife.

The area holds a number of tourist attractions such as the large Kismayo beach for swimming, fishing or sunbathing and Damas Bay where visitors can explore caves or take in ancient ruins from the past such as tombs, mosques, monasteries and other structures.

An interesting historical fact about Shabeellaha Hoose is that it was an important trading center during antiquity due to its strategic coastal location connecting Indian Ocean traders to African countries inland. During this time period it was a thriving port town known as Mosylon, which was visited by some of the most famous ancient merchants such as Ibn Battuta.
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