Sightseeing in Eritrea is a very popular activity for tourists who embark on Eritrea tours. Eritrea is one of the popular nations in the eastern part of Africa. Some parts of the country are located at the shores of the Red Sea. Travelers wishing to have a feel of the charming atmosphere and diverse culture of the country should undertake sightseeing in Eritrea to various provinces and cities in Eritrea. In addition to the tourist sites, the popular dining, shopping and entertainment centers are notable tourist attractions in Eritrea.
Eritrea sightseeing trips are a major part of the itinerary of tours to Africa. A lot of guided sightseeing tours are offered by the local tourist board as well as various other private travel agencies. Most sightseeing trips are done in cars or buses. There are half day tours, single day tours as well as weekend trips. Some of the popular points of sightseeing in Eritrea are:
Dahlak Marine National Park: It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Eritrea. It is a protected wildlife reserve and is located in the central part of the country. The national park is located at the backdrop of the Northern Red Sea Region. The wildlife reserve is a well known place for excursions. It is home to wide species of flora and fauna.
Semenawi Bahri National Park: The Semenawi Bahri National Park is one of the popular tourist attractions in the country. There are provisions for camping in the park. The wildlife reserve is also home to wide species of flora and fauna. Wide range of bird watching tours are undertaken to the wildlife reserve.
The various tourist destinations in the country are popular centers of Eritrea sightseeing. The capital city of Asmara and other provinces are home to popular tourist sites. There are scenic sites and historical and cultural hot spots in these places. Some of the popular tourist destinations where sightseeing trips are undertaken are:
- Asmara
- Assab
- Barentu
- Dekemhare
- Emberemi
- Keren
- Massawa
- Matara
Eritrea is home to popular dining, shopping and entertainment hot spots. Dining in Eritrea is one of the popular things to do in the country and there are various types of dining spots which serve wide range of mouth watering local, African and international delicacies. One can shop for local handicrafts and regional artifacts from the regional shopping zones and local markets. The departmental stores and malls sell foreign brands.
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