Garissa travel guide

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Garissa is a city in North Eastern Province, Kenya. It is the capital of the province and Garissa District. It lies on the Tana River and is popular as the geographical 'gateway' to the North Eastern province. The city has a lot in store for the people and can never let you get bored. The beautiful beaches, pleasant weather, several places for entertainment, bars and discos, everything makes it a perfect destination.

Fast Facts

Garissa attracts hundreds of tourists every year. It has few tourists attractions but all of them are worth visiting. The town gives valuable insight into the Somali life without crossing into Somalia itself. The streets of the town are painted bright and the buildings are the best example of excellent architecture. Leisurely stroll around the streets and admire the beauty and feel the warmth in the atmosphere. If you are looking for some adventure thrill and excitement then go for the wild safari and experience the adrenaline rush through your veins.

Garissa has several attractive side streets with typical brightly-painted fronts of the houses and shops. Roam around in these clean streets and experience the royalty attached. The awe inspiring landscapes and beautiful sights are worth admiring. Garissa offers a rich wildlife which must be explored. Here you can find different species of animals and birds, living in their natural habitat.

Garissa offers you a rare combination of cuisines ranging from ordinary African cuisines to fresh sea food, and some truly exotic international cuisines etc. There are plenty of restaurants and eateries that serve pure vegetarian. The city's chef are well trained and highly qualified that they will get it right for you, just the way you love it.

You can buy traditional Somali curio items such as dhiil, ameel and an array of calabashes, as there are not many hopping complexes here. Local handicrafts and souvenirs are the only thing you can shop for.

Garissa's rugged terrain, panoramic landscapes, lush greenery and wonderful people all will make you fall in love with this town. Its chief attractions include : -

• Experiencing the thrill and wilderness attached with the wildlife.
• Hitting the golden sandy beaches and getting involved in the beach activities like surfing, swimming, beach volleyball etc.
• Unravel the mysteries of the fascinating world beneath the sea and try snorkeling and scuba diving.
• If you want peace for your soul then try activities like golf, fishing etc.

Garissa is small town which can be explored on foot. But still the taxis are easily available and quite cheap also. The roads aren't smooth and have got numerous potholes that it becomes impassable. Cycling is a good option to move around inside the city. It is inexpensive as well as perfect way to experience the beauty of the city.

Garissa has an airfield but there are no daily scheduled flights. So it is quite difficult to reach Garissa directly. But there are several buses linking Garissa to the main cities of Kenya. The buses are comfortable and inexpensive mode of transport. You can also hire a taxi or take car on rent to get to Garissa. But the only trouble is that the roads of the city are not surfaced and unpaved, causing weariness.