Lamadaya

Lamadaya is known for one thing and one thing only: waterfalls. They are the country's greatest, cascading over the sheer-cut cliffs of the Cal Madow mountains, which run parallel to the Gulf of Aden and cross Puntland, Somaliland, and the country's northern reaches. These natural wonders have carved their way through the earth's ochre-hued rock, creating deep plunge pools at their bottom and creating strange mineral formations beneath their flow.

The Lamadaya waterfalls originate in the mountain ranges' high snowy highlands. Hikers and climbers will find the surfaces more slippery as the waterfalls cascade down through the rugged solid rocks. During the summer, as the snow melts owing to the rising temperatures, the water flow becomes more vigorous. Visitors to Lamadaya are awestruck by the breathtaking beauty of the waterfalls.

Location: Cal Madow, Sanaag, Somaliland