The Daallo escarpment forms the northern wall of the Somaliland highlands, a dramatic cliff-and-forest zone where the plateau breaks away toward the coast. Standing at the edge on a clear morning, you look down over a vertical kilometre of terrain — juniper and frankincense forest giving way to dry scrub, then flat coastal lowland, with the Indian Ocean visible in the far distance. The drop is abrupt enough that clouds often pile up against the escarpment face while the plateau above remains in sunshine.
The forest on the escarpment is botanically unusual. The combination of altitude, moisture from coastal fog, and relative inaccessibility has preserved tree species — particularly old frankincense (Boswellia) and juniper — that have been cleared or degraded across much of the region. Frankincense resin is still harvested here; the tapping scars on the pale-barked Boswellia trees are visible along the tracks. Wildlife in the area includes kudu, dik-dik, and various raptors, though you need patience and some distance from the road to see much.
Access is by the road that descends from Erigavo toward the coast, which passes through the escarpment zone. The road itself — a rough and often steep track — provides several natural viewpoints without requiring any additional hiking. Allow time to stop and walk short distances from the road into the forest. The track is passable for a capable 4WD in dry conditions; in the rainy season sections can become impassable.