Garissa

Garissa downtown - Central Garissa Garissa is a city in Eastern Kenya.

Garissa Halal Travel Guide

Thit is the main town of Garissa neighborhood. Garissa is a predominantly Muslim (Somali) town. Garissa lies on the Tana River and is the geographical 'gateway' to the interior of North Eastern province. It is a hub in the ongoing humanitarian food aid programme into the north east of Kenya.

Travel to Garissa

There are daily bus services from Nairobi to Garissa. The road to Garissa is hard surfaced and in good condition. By vehicle and the journey takes about 4 to 5 hours. Garissa has an airfield but no scheduled flights.

Get Around

Garissa is small enough to get around on foot, but taxis can easily be hired. Beyond Garissa and the roads are unsurfaced and frequently become impassable even by 4-wheel drive vehicles during the rains. Transport from Garissa is good if heading for Nairobi. However, when trying to reach the coastal towns, such as Malindi or Mombasa, be aware that transport is very limited, with buses only leaving at around 5am. The Garissa - Mombasa road has an unsurfaced gap of around 60 km, on which travel is fairly difficult without a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Give at least a day to travel this route.

What to see in Garissa

Garissa is off the tourist trail but gives an interesting insight into the Somali way of life without crossing into Somalia itself. The town has attractive side streets with typical brightly-painted shop fronts. Out of town the landscape is thorn scrub. Wildlife to be glimpsed from the road includes eagles, dikdik, baboons,giraffes, warthogs, garnoogs and meerkats. Large herds of camels are often seen being moved by families between seasonal village sites.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Garissa

You can buy traditional Somali curio items such as dhiil, ameel and an array of calabashes

Halal Restaurants

Most 'internationals' eat at the Nomad Hotel but there are several small 'hotels' (cafes) around town. Thit is a mainly Muslim town so alcohol is not widely sold. The Major Club opposite the Nomad Hotel is the most popular gathering place for non-Muslim local residents and visitors to town. There are also quite a number of other places to socialize and have a cold tusker, like the Government Guest House, and Jamhuri Club.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

The Nomad Hotel is the most popular lodging for visiting 'internationals' including UN and other aid agency staff. There are two other hotels in the main street (one is the Halgan) that offer modern air-conditioned rooms with en suite facilities for less than US$10 per day. There are also Hidig and Ainulqamar which offer good lodging and meals.

• Almond - Five-star hotel with 75 modern air-conditioned rooms with Wifi, swimming pool, gymnasium.

Stay Safe

North eastern Kenya has an 'edgy' feel but there is no particular threat to Foreign Muslims. Garissa town was named to be the safest town in east and central Africa. People in Garissa are generally very friendly but visitors may be assumed to be UN personnel.

Telecommunications in Garissa

Cellular phones operated by Safaricom and others work well in the town and along much of the Nairobi-Garissa road. ☎ cards can be purchased in kiosk and retail outlets in town. There is an internet cafe on the ground floor of the Halgan Hotel building in the main street. It is usually closed for short periods at prayer time. Another reliable and fast Cyber cafe is in Jihan center which is at the center of town.

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