Welcome to the official digital gateway of the Edo State Tourism Agency (EDSTA). Explore ancient royal palaces, watch world-famous bronze casters at work, track wildlife in tropical rainforests, and book certified local tour guides—all in one place.
The magnificent royal palace of the Oba of Benin — one of the oldest royal compounds in the world. H...
Houses one of Africa's most significant collections of Benin bronzes, ivory carvings, and royal rega...
Nigeria's most accessible rainforest reserve — home to endangered forest elephants, chimpanzees, whi...
Watch master craftsmen practice the ancient lost-wax technique (cire perdue) that has been passed do...
01 Feb 2027 • Benin City Recreation Ground
The Edo State Tourism Agency (EDSTA) has announced that tourism revenue for 2025 reached a record ₦8.2 billion, representing a 34% increase over 2024....
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