Sa'ad Din Island

The most frequented of the six islets off the coast of Somaliland, within a stone's throw from the historic city of Zeila, is the first half of the famous Zeila Archipelago to make this list. This park, which was just recently designated as one of the country's rare national parks, contains everything from brilliant coral reefs to turquoise-water coves, ivory-colored beaches, and jagged sandstone peaks. Underwater, you may expect to encounter multicolored schools of fish, where rare Red Sea critters combine with larger Indian Ocean animals to produce a true marine life show.

While approaching the islet by boat, you will witness the Instagrammable view of the island right on the spot. The island's lush green woodlands will awe you with their magnificent trees. The trees appear to sprout immediately from the sea. The coral reefs of Sa'ad Din Island are typical of the Zeila Archipelago's tropical islets. Foreign visitors are awestruck by the island's distinctive flora and animals. Due to its gorgeous environment and blue ocean around the islet, the island is one of the most picturesque spots to visit in Somalia. A brief excursion to Sa'ad Din Island will be a highlight of your tropical vacation that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Location: the coast of Somaliland