Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Liboi Dhobley Closed in Al-Shabaab Frontline
The 684-kilometer border between Kenya and Somalia is a long, porous, and arid frontier that is currently considered one of the most dangerous in the world. It is a frontline in the long-running conflict with the Al-Shabaab militant group. For you as a traveler, this border is a closed and high-risk security zone.
Kidnap Crime Military in Porous High-Threat Barrier
While official crossing points such as Liboi-Dhobley exist on paper, the land border has been officially closed by the Kenyan government for many years. There is no safe or legal way for a foreign national to cross this frontier for tourism or general travel.