Visiting

Birding tours

There are no regular birding tours to Eritrea.

Guides

Contact Haile Amanuel in Massawa okacha@rediffmail.com for birding in Eritrea.

Trip reports

The following trip report is available for sale from the African Bird Club online shop.

Ethiopia / Eritrea trip report and bird list. MURDOCH, D. (1998) Cambridge, UK. 280 species seen, short but useful update to our other Ethiopia reports, itinerary and systematic list of all birds and mammals seen. Also details of sites in Eritrea.

Logistics

See the Bradt Guide to Eritrea ­ 2002 edition. Further details are available at http://www.africaguide.com/country/eritrea/.

 Safety

See the following 2 websites for safety and travel information:  US Travel and UK FCO.

Safety issues encountered are no different from those met in many other African countries. Guidebooks, travel companies and websites provide much of the advice one needs, but some key points warrant repetition here. (1) be aware of the risk of malaria, seek current advice, sleep in a sealed tent or under a net and take prophylaxis as recommended. (2) always ensure you have sufficient water and some method of purification (even if this comprises a pot and a campfire for boiling). (3) do not underestimate the danger of being in the sun too long. Ensure you use sun-block and drink plenty of water, and wear a hat. (4) The incidence of Aids is high. (5) Ensure that you take a reasonably-equipped first-aid pack with you including supplies of hypodermic and suturing needles.