What is it like to visit Eritrea?

Mostly a pleasant experience if you go for a visit. Asmara the capital is a beautiful city, very quiet a very subdued night life by the standards of other cities. It is one of the safest if not the safest cities. read more

If you prefer the bustling crowd on the beach all the time then perhaps is not for you to visit Massawa. Several people remain with a unforgettable experience and impressions after spending time in Asmara. read more

Despite a slew of challenges like a poor economy and political repression, and despite difficulties in travelling there (a permit is required if you want to leave the capital), Eritrea is still one of the most awe-inspiring countries in the Horn. read more

The FCO advise against all travel within 25km of Eritrea’s border with Ethiopia, with the exception of the town of Senafe (as shown on the map). Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia are high. The FCO advise against all travel to within 25km of Eritrea’s border with Sudan, with the exception of the town of Tessenei (as shown on the map). read more