The thick woodland riverine environment on the banks of Barka is different from the rest of Eritrea. The wood comprise Zizyphus, doum Palm and various species of acacia. If visiting in the dry season the contrast with the aridity in the rest of the western lowlands is particularly marked; the availability of water not only facilitates agricultural development, but also provides the lifehood for a wide variety of flora and fauna; In 1930s this, and other parts of Eritrea were home to substantial populations' larger African mammals and now with independence and stability the numbers are recovering. 

There is still much to see of interest to wildlife enthusiasts and ornithologist. Elephants have already returned to this neck of the woods. A preliminary survey by the Eritrean Wildlife Unit also identified in this area the following species: Abyssinian hare, pale fox, black-backed jackal, common jackal, african wild cat, vervet monkey, anubis baboon, Warthong, soemmering's gazelle and bushbuck. 

 

Dahlak Archipelago
After a good night stay in Asmara you will start to Massawa in bus...(more)

Dahlak Diving
At your arrival in Massawa we will go to choose the material for diving and take a coffee with our specialist of the islands,...(more)

Dahlak Fishing
After a good night stay in Asmara you will start to Massawa in bus...(more)

Adulis	Asmara	Barentu
Dahlak Arch. Cruiser	Danakil	Debre Sina
Danakil Depression	Gash Barka	Keren
Kohaito	Massawa	Metera
Semenawi Bahri	Nakfa