Iskushuban is a historic town in Puntland, Somalia.

Understand

Iskushuban walls

Ishushuban falls

Iskushuban would be one of Somalia's most popular tourist destinations, if Somalia was at all a tourist destination. The town has beautiful old walls and fortifications that date back to the Majeerteen Sultanate. It is also known for its seasonal waterfalls.

Get in

The closest cities are Qardho to the southwest and Bosaso to the northweast. If you make it to one of those, well, you have a chance.

See

• Iskushuban fortifications. To the east of town
• Maduna. Ruins near Iskushuban consisting of three large mosques and over 2000 tombs

Go next

• Qardho
• Bosaso