Garbahaarey

Garbahaarey is the administrative capital of the Gedo region in southwestern Somalia. Located on the Jubba River, the city serves as the region's commercial and administrative centre. The town sits in a bend of the Jubba River, which provides water for agriculture and supports the surrounding farming communities.

By Plane

Garbahaarey has an airstrip used for domestic flights.

By Car / Road

Garbahaarey is connected to Luuq and other Gedo towns by unpaved roads. The Tri-Region Commerce Activity Road connects Garbahaarey to Beled Hawo and Luuq. Four-wheel-drive is essential. Security escorts are required.

The city is walkable. Local minibuses provide transport within the city and to surrounding areas.

• Jubba River — the river that defines the region's geography and agriculture

• Garbahaarey Market — the commercial centre with local produce and livestock

• Walk along the Jubba River banks in the cooler hours of the day

Fresh grilled meat is a speciality in Gedo. Local restaurants serve rice, pasta, and goat meat dishes.

Fresh camel milk is widely available, especially after the rainy seasons. Somali tea is also popular.

Local produce and livestock products are available at the market.

• Luuq (north) — a historic city in a bend of the Jubba River
• Baardheere (south) — the largest city in the Gedo region