http://wikitravel.org/en/Somaliahttp://wikitravel.org/en/MogadishuHighlights:
"WARNING: Somalia."
"It is possible to drive into the city by truck, but this is considered risky, unless you employ a group of local militia, which are readily available for hire. Roads link the city with many Somali locales and with Kenya and Ethiopia. Armed guards, hired security forces, and experienced guides are all necessary for a safe entry. The risk of being injured, killed or captured is extremely high."
"Arriving by boat is risky, as there is the strong possibility of being attacked by pirates, though the port area is relatively secure."
"A vehicle with a driver and armed guards is a must. Break-ins at intersections are frequent, so avoid openly displaying anything that could be considered valuable."
"Everything from pistols to anti-aircraft weapons are being sold here. Falsified documents are also readily available, such as forged Somali, Ethiopian and Kenyan passports. This illicit submarket is known as Cabdalle Shideeye after one of its first proprietors."
"No bombs, kidnappings, assassinations have ever been documented in this hotel."
"By car: Don't."
"Somalia was without an effective government for 17 years; as one can imagine this has had a negative effect on the roads and transit."
"If you are foolish enough to go out to the outer parts of Mogadishu or other parts of rural Somalia, you will either be shot by milita operating in rural Somalia or be devoured by lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas or leopards. Be especially wary when out at night, this is when many Somali carnivores come out to hunt. Carry a gun when in rural places."
