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and Islands of the Indian Ocean Seychelles,
Lamu, Zanzibar
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 Cape to Cairo |
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and Islands of the Indian Ocean Seychelles,
Lamu, Zanzibar
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Cape to Cairo |
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Combine the Arab / Swahili culture of Stonetown with the fabulous beach resorts. Superb diving availble. Easily reached by scheduled flight from Nairobi or Arusha or hydrofoil from Dar es Salaam. | ||
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| PEMBA ISLAND | An island just north of Zanzibar and reachable by charter flght from Zanzibar, Fundu Lagoon is another top rate resort | ||
| MAFIA ISLAND | Easily reached by charter flight lying a short distance off of Dar es Salaam, a principal feature is the The Mafia Island Marine Park. The park offers superb diving with reefs that offer a range of corals and fish like no other in the Indian Ocean. Small but exclusive lodges provide superb accommodation and comfort | ||
| RAS KUTANI | Is an exclusive hideaway, on an isolated portion of the coast 35 km south of Dar es Salaam and easily reached from Dar by charter flight. This resort offers 12 comfortable lodges offering long stretches of pristine deserted beaches, warm blue seas |
Kiwayu
| Lamu and Kiwayu | Lamu and Kiwayu are a short scheduled flight from Nairobi and make an excelelnt additon to a safari in Kenya. |
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Mauritius |
The
island of Mauritius is prize for beautiful, white sandy beaches,
naturally
protected by a coral reef which almost encircles the entire island. The
clear calm waters are ideal for scuba diving, snorkelling and
windsurfing.
Outside the reef are profilic deep sea fishing areas, particularly off
Le Morne where the breeding grounds of the marlin are situated.
Mauritius is easily and inexpensively accessed from Johannesburg by air, and therefore, a few days in Mauritius are easily added to any South African holiday. |
| Seychelles | The
best known of the Indian Ocean islands, these African tropical
getaways
are famous for their miles of pristine coral beaches, clear water and
abundant
flora and fauna. The Seychelles are conveniently reached from
Nairobi,
making it an excellent addition to an East African Safari.
Of the 100 principally coral islands that form the Seychelles, Mahe is the largest, housing the international airport and the capitol city, Victoria, with its various Creole restaurants, craft shops, art galleries, colourful fruit and vegetable markets. Outside Victoria, Mahe features lush coconut palms, cinnamon plantations and towering peaks which offer views of neighbouring islands. Other desitinations include La Digues Island, Desroche Island, Cousine Island (a private bird sanctuary), Praslin Island and Silouete Island. Includes the fabulous new project at North Island. |
| Maldive
Islands |
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Bazaruto Archipelago is a cluster of
islands off
of the Mozambique Coast. It is easily reached by scheduled flights to
Vilanculos
from Johannesburg and then by charter or boat to the islands.
Principal
resorts are on Bazaruto Island and Beguerra Island including Indigo Bay
Resort and Benguerra Lodge. Quirimbas Islands - a cluster of islands off the Northern Mozambique Coast easily reached from Pemba and can be reached from Dar es Salaam as well as Mozambique and South Africa. |
Vilanculos Harbor |
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Rated as one of the top beaches in the world, enjoy pristine wildnerness and dive unspoiled reefs. Easily added to a safari in the fabulous Phinda Reserve. |
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