ASTOVE ATOLL
Astove, some 1,045km southwest of Mahé and 160km west southwest of Aldabra, is one of the most southerly links in Seychelles’ chain of islands. The atoll is encircled by a coral reef and features a shallow lagoon.
Astove is a turtle nesting site and offers the experienced diver extraordinary diving opportunities along the sheer walls of its spectacular coral rampart. Astove also has an airstrip and is serviced by aircraft from Mahé on a charter basis.
The Lodge
Situated 1055 km (665 nautical miles) south-west of Mahé, Astove Atoll spans just six kilometres from north to south. A dramatic landscape with limestone rock and sand dunes which rise against the horizon, Astove is nothing short of spectacular.
Astove Atoll has a rich but desolate history and has been the cause of countless shipwrecks dating back to 1500AC. Legend has it that ships used to pass by in the hope of rescuing and enslaving abandoned souls. Astove gained notoriety when the famed marine biologist Jacques Cousteau filmed the acclaimed underwater documentary, ‘The Silent World’ along the edge of ‘The Wall’ on the atoll in 1956. ‘The Wall’ on Astove is breathtakingly beautiful and is often described as looking down into the Grand Canyon. ‘The Wall’ is known as one of the best dive sights on the planet.
In 1968 Astove was occupied by the Veevers-Carter family who established a coconut plantation. They constructed a number of buildings including a large main house, chapel, store and accommodation for the workers. The small settlement they created, forms the basis of the accommodation used today.
Astove is a turtle nesting site and offers the experienced diver extraordinary diving opportunities along the sheer walls of its spectacular coral rampart. Astove also has an airstrip and is serviced by aircraft from Mahé on a charter basis.
The Lodge
Situated 1055 km (665 nautical miles) south-west of Mahé, Astove Atoll spans just six kilometres from north to south. A dramatic landscape with limestone rock and sand dunes which rise against the horizon, Astove is nothing short of spectacular.
Astove Atoll has a rich but desolate history and has been the cause of countless shipwrecks dating back to 1500AC. Legend has it that ships used to pass by in the hope of rescuing and enslaving abandoned souls. Astove gained notoriety when the famed marine biologist Jacques Cousteau filmed the acclaimed underwater documentary, ‘The Silent World’ along the edge of ‘The Wall’ on the atoll in 1956. ‘The Wall’ on Astove is breathtakingly beautiful and is often described as looking down into the Grand Canyon. ‘The Wall’ is known as one of the best dive sights on the planet.
In 1968 Astove was occupied by the Veevers-Carter family who established a coconut plantation. They constructed a number of buildings including a large main house, chapel, store and accommodation for the workers. The small settlement they created, forms the basis of the accommodation used today.
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Astove Atoll ITINERARies
8 days at Astove Coral House includes return flights from/ to Mahe from USD 10,275 per person sharing interactive web itinerary |
15-day Astove Island Special
includes return flights from Mahe from USD 11,465 per person sharing interactive web itinerary |
