Jubba River Travel Guide: Top Sights in Somalia, Tours & Travel

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Jubba River- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Somalia; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Jubba River, stretching over 545 miles from its source in the Mendebo Mountains in southern Ethiopia to the Somali Sea, plays a crucial role in the region's ecology and history. It flows year-round, providing essential irrigation in an otherwise arid landscape, and supports a diverse range of ecosystems, including mangrove forests and wetlands. The river has been vital for trade and agriculture, nurturing settlements along its banks. Known for its dramatic rapids and fertile plains, it is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including big cats, camels, and crocodiles, offering a striking contrast of landscapes from rocky cliffs to swampy shores.

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Reviews of Jubba River

Xhhb Vdhxh

5
Reviewed: 2023-05-17

Great place and simple community
Bushura Raya

3
Reviewed: 2022-07-20

Because, of there are no health centres around this place most people are come to this place. there is crowded of people and lack of service 😒
Cumar Cali

5
Reviewed: 2021-05-28

Omar Ali Haji Khalaf
mohamud liibaan

5
Reviewed: 2020-03-05

Somalia 💪💪💪💪
ابو مؤيد

5
Reviewed: 2018-11-30

The Juba River is a river that flows in the southern part of Somalia. Its sources are in the Ogaden, where it descends in a southeastern direction to empty into the Indian Ocean. It meets the Shabelle River at Kismayo. It also originates in the south of the Ogaden from three tributaries that meet at the town of Dolo. It heads south and meets the Shabelle River and empties into the Indian Ocean. It has the same system as the Shabelle River. This river is located in a natural wilderness area in which several animals live, such as gazelles, lions, giraffes, and other wild animals. The region is characterized by high humidity and rainfall, which has caused the river to flood, including the flood that occurred in 1960 (which killed many people), 1997, and in May 2005. This river cuts through many cities, including: Sakau, Dolo, and Lok...