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    • South Africa >
      • Cape Town >
        • Cape Town Accommodation
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      • Eastern Cape Reserves >
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      • KwaZulu-Natal >
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        • KwaZulu-Natal Game Reserves >
          • Hluhluwe-Imfolozi
          • Manyoni Game Reserve
          • Thanda Game Reserve
          • Phinda Game Reserve
          • Nambiti Game Reserve
          • Tembe Elephant Park
        • iSimangaliso Wetland Park
        • Battlefields
        • The Drakensberg
        • Durban
      • Greater Kruger >
        • Kruger National Park
        • Mala Mala Game Reserve
        • Sabi Sand Game Reserve >
          • Deluxe Sabi Sand
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        • Timbavati Game Reserve >
          • Deluxe Timbavati
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        • Klaserie Game Reserve >
          • Deluxe Klaserie
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        • Balule Game Reserve
        • Thornybush Game Reserve
        • Kapama Game Reserve
        • Makalali Game Reserve
        • Manyeleti Game Reserve
        • Motlala Game Reserve
      • Madikwe Game Reserve >
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      • Johannesburg
      • South Africa Combination Itineraries
    • Namibia >
      • Namibia Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Namibia
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        • Low Key Namibia
      • Windhoek
      • Etosha
      • Kaokoland
      • Damaraland
      • Swakopmund and Skeleton Coast
      • Sossusvlei
      • NamibRand
      • Kalahari
      • Deep South
    • Botswana >
      • Botswana Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Botswana
        • Classic Botswana
        • Low-Key Botswana
      • Chobe National Park
      • Savuti
      • Khwai
      • Moremi Game Reserve
      • Linyanti & Kwando
      • Okavango Delta
      • Maun
      • Makgadikgadi Pans & Nxai Pan
      • Central Kalahari
    • Zimbabwe >
      • Zimbabwe Itineraries
      • Victoria Falls
      • Hwange National Park
      • Matopos
      • Mana Pools
      • Lake Kariba
    • Zambia >
      • Zambia Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Zambia
        • Classic Zambia
      • Livingstone >
        • Deluxe Livingstone
        • Classic Livingstone
        • Low-key Livingstone
      • Lower Zambezi National Park >
        • Deluxe Lower Zambezi
        • Classic Lower Zambezi
        • Low-Key Lower Zambezi
      • South Luangwa >
        • Deluxe South Luangwa
        • Classic South Luangwa
        • Low-Key South Luangwa
      • North Luangwa
      • Kafue National Park >
        • Deluxe Kafue
        • Classic Kafue
        • Low-Key Kafue
    • Malawi >
      • Malawi itineraries
      • Lake Malawi
      • Malawi National Parks
    • Mozambique >
      • Mozambique Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Mozambique
        • Classic Mozambique
      • Maputo
      • Ponta do Ouro
      • Vilanculos
      • Bazaruto Archipelago
      • Tofo & Barra
      • Quirimbas Archipelago >
        • Ibo Island
        • Medjumbe Island
    • Southern Africa Combination Itineraries
    • Tanzania >
      • Northern Tanzania >
        • Northern Tanzania itineraries >
          • Deluxe Northern Tanzania
          • Classic Northern Tanzania Itineraries
          • Low-Key Northern Tanzania itineraries
        • Arusha
        • Tarangire
        • Lake Manyara
        • Ngorongoro Crater
        • The Serengeti
      • Southern Tanzania >
        • Southern Tanzania itineraries >
          • Deluxe Southern Tanzania
          • Classic Southern Tanzania
          • Low Key Southern Tanzania
        • Selous Game Reserve/Nyerere National Park
        • Ruaha National Park
        • Mikumi National Park
        • Kilwa
      • Western Tanzania >
        • Western Tanzania itineraries >
          • Deluxe Western Tanzania
          • Classic Western Tanzania
        • Mahale National Park
        • Katavi National Park
        • Gombe Streams National Park
      • Tanzanian Islands >
        • Tanzanian Island itineraries >
          • Deluxe Tanzanian Islands
          • Classic Tanzanian Islands
          • Low-Key Tanzanian Islands
        • Zanzibar >
          • Stone Town
          • Zanzibar Beaches
        • Pemba Island >
          • Pemba Island History & Culture
        • Mafia Island >
          • Mafia Island Activities
          • Mafia Island History
        • Fanjove Island
        • Lazy Lagoon
      • Tanzania Combination Itineraries
    • Kenya >
      • Kenya Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Kenya
        • Classic Kenya
        • Low-Key Kenya
      • Nairobi
      • Maasai Mara Conservancies
      • Maasai Mara National Reserve
      • Amboseli National Park
      • Laikipia Plateau
      • Rift Valley Lakes
      • Samburu Buffalo Springs & Shaba National Reserves
      • Tsavo National Park
    • Uganda >
      • Uganda Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Uganda
        • Classic Uganda
        • Low Key Uganda
      • Entebbe, Kampala & Lake Victoria
      • Lake Mburo
      • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
      • Queen Elizabeth National Park
      • Kibale Forest Area
      • Murchison Falls
      • Jinja
      • Kidepo Valley
    • East Africa Combination Itineraries
    • Madagascar >
      • Antananarivo & Around
      • Madagascar East
      • Route National 7
      • Madagascar North
      • Madagascar West
      • Madagascar South
      • Madagascar Islands
    • Mauritius >
      • Mauritius Itineraries
      • Mauritius Beaches
      • Mauritius Interior
    • Maldives >
      • Deluxe Maldives
      • Classic Maldives
      • Low-key Maldives
    • Seychelles >
      • Seychelles Inner Islands >
        • North Island
        • Mahé
        • Praslin
        • La Digue
        • Silhouette
        • Round Island
        • Bird Island
        • Cerf Island
        • Chauve Souris
        • Cousine Island
        • Denis Island
        • Frégate Island
        • Ste Anne
      • Seychelles Outer Islands >
        • Alphonse Island
        • Astove Atoll
        • Cosmoledo Atoll
        • Desroches
        • Aldabra Atoll
        • Assumption
        • African Banks
        • D’Arros Island
        • Poivre Atoll
        • Remire Island
        • St Joseph Atoll
        • Coëtivy Island
        • Platte
    • St Helena >
      • St Helena Accommodation
      • Walks
      • Post Box Walks
      • Place to Visit
      • St Helena Nature
      • St Helena Diving
  • Diving & Snorkelling
    • Africa and the Indian Ocean >
      • South Africa Diving >
        • Cape Town Diving
        • Kwazulu Natal Diving >
          • Aliwal Shoal
          • Protea Banks
          • Sodwana Bay
        • Sardine Run
      • Tanzania Diving >
        • Zanzibar diving
        • Pemba Diving
        • Mafia Island Diving
      • St Helena Diving >
        • St Helena Dive and Snorkel Trips 2025
      • Maldives >
        • Maldives Deep South
        • Maldives Liveaboards >
          • Blueforce 1
          • Carpe Diem
          • Carpe Novo
          • Carpe Vita
          • Blue Spirit
          • Blue Voyager
          • Emperor Explorer
          • Duke of York
          • MV Sheena
      • Seychelles Diving >
        • Alphonse Diving
        • Cosmoledo Diving
    • Caribbean & Americas >
      • Bahamas >
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        • Bimini >
          • ​Bimini Hilton Resort World
          • ​Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina
          • Bimini Diving
          • Bimini Dive packages
        • Andros Island >
          • Small Hope Bay Lodge
        • San Salvador
        • Grand Bahama
        • New Providence
        • Long Island
        • The Exumas
        • Bahamas liveaboards
        • Bahamas Tiger Beach Shark Safari 2021
      • Turks and Caicos >
        • Humpback whale snorkeling
      • Dominica >
        • Dominica Sperm Whales
        • Dominica Diving
      • St Eustatia -Statia
      • Mexico >
        • Baja Sur >
          • Sea of Cortez Liveaboards >
            • Mobulas and Orcas - Sea of Cortez Marine Safari
            • Rocio Del Mar
            • Quino el Guardian
          • Socorro >
            • Nautilus Under Sea trip May 2026
          • La Paz
          • Cabo San Lucas >
            • Striped Marlin And The Mexican Sardine Run Magdelena Bay
            • The Pelagic Safari
            • Cabo San Lucas Diving
            • Cabo San Lucas Dive Rates
      • The Galapagos >
        • Galapagos Liveaboards >
          • ​AGGRESSOR III
          • Humboldt Explorer
          • Galapagos Master
        • Galapagos Land Based Multi-Island
        • Galapagos wildlife cruises >
          • MY San Jose
          • MY Eden
          • SY Nemo I
          • MY Archipell I
      • Cocos Island >
        • Cocos Dive sites
        • Okeanos Aggressor I
        • Okeanos Aggressor II
        • Sea Hunter
        • Argo
    • Indonesia >
      • Bali >
        • Seminyak Luxury Accommodation
        • Bali Dive Safaris
      • Komodo National Park >
        • Komodo Liveaboards >
          • Pratiwi
          • Lalunia
          • Sinar Pagi
        • Kalimaya Resort >
          • Kalimaya Resort Accommodation
          • Kalimaya Resort Diving
      • West Papua and Raja Ampat >
        • Dampier Straits dive sites
        • Indonesia Liveaboards
        • Papua Explorers
        • Kri eco resort
        • Sorido Bay Resort
        • The Baliem Valley >
          • The Baliem Valley Tour 1
      • Lembeh >
        • Lembeh Diving
        • NAD Lembeh Resort >
          • NAD Lembeh Diving
        • Lembeh Resort
        • Cocotinos Lembeh Resort
        • Two Fish Lembeh Resort
      • Bangka Island >
        • Bangka Accommodation
        • Bangka Diving
      • Siladen Island >
        • Siladen Resort
        • Siladen Diving
      • Manado >
        • Two Fish Resort Bunaken
        • Cocotinos Manado Resort
        • Murex Manado Resort
        • Manado Diving
      • Indonesia Liveaboards >
        • Raja Ampat Aggressor
        • Emperor Raja Laut
        • Ondina Liveaboard
        • Sea Safari 8
        • Sea Safari VI
        • Sea Safari VII
        • Cheng Ho
        • Amira Liveaboard
        • Indo Aggressor
        • Tambora Liveaboard
        • Seahorse Liveaboard
        • Adelaar Liveaboard
        • Damai I Liveaboard
        • Damai II Liveaboard
        • Tarata Liveaboard
        • Ambai Liveaboard
        • Gaia Love
        • Putri Papua
        • Indo Siren Liveaboard
        • TemuKira Liveaboard
        • Solitude Adventurer
        • Pearl of Papua
        • Seven Seas
        • Pindito Liveaboard
        • Mermaid I Liveaboard
        • Mermaid II Liveaboard
        • Dewi Nusantara
        • Coralia liveaboard
        • Blue Manta
        • True North
    • Oceania and The South Pacific >
      • Papua New Guinea >
        • PNG Dive Specials
        • Tufi >
          • At Tufi Dive Resort
          • Tufi Reefs And Muck Diving
          • Tufi Wrecks
          • Tufi Fishing
          • Tufi Village Guesthouses Stays
          • Tufi Birding and Wildlife
          • Tufi Gallery
          • Tufi Videos
        • Walindi >
          • At Walindi Plantation Resort
          • Walindi Tours and Walks
          • Walindi Bird Watching
          • Walindi Diving
          • Walindi Gallery
          • Walindi videos
        • Lissenung Island Resort >
          • Lissenung Island Life
          • Lissenung Island accommodation
          • Lissenung Diving
          • Lissenung Surfing
          • Lissenung Fishing
          • Lissenung Tours
          • Lissenung Gallery
          • Lissenung Videos
        • Rapopo Plantation Resort >
          • Rapopo Diving
          • Rapopo Tours
        • Papua New Guinea Liveaboards >
          • MV Oceania >
            • MV Oceania Itineraries
          • MV FeBrina >
            • On Board The Febrina
            • MV FeBrina Itineraries
            • Mv Febrina Gallery
            • Mv Febrina Videos
        • Madang >
          • Madang Accommodation
          • Madang Diving
      • Truk Lagoon Escorted trip November 2023
    • South East Asia >
      • The Philippines >
        • Puerto Galera >
          • Puerto Galera diving
          • Puerto Galera Tours and activities
          • Atlantis Resort Puerto Galera Special Offer
        • Anilao, Batangas >
          • Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort >
            • Aiyanar diving
        • Philippines Liveaboard >
          • Philippines Siren
          • Siren Southern Visayas
          • Siren Leyte
          • Moalboal >
            • Magic Island Resort Accommodation
            • Magic Island Resort Diving
          • Siren Tubbataha
        • Bohol >
          • Magic Ocean Resort Accommodation
          • Magic Ocean Resort Diving
        • Negros >
          • Atlantis Dumaguete >
            • Atlantis Dumaguete Accommodation
            • Atlantis Dumaguete Diving
          • Punta Bulata >
            • Punta Bulata Accommodation
            • Punta Bulata Diving
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  • Safari & Beach
    • South Africa >
      • Cape Town >
        • Cape Town Accommodation
        • Cape Town Sightseeing
      • Cape Winelands
      • The Garden Route >
        • Deluxe Garden Route
        • Classic Garden Route
        • Low-key Garden Route
      • Eastern Cape Reserves >
        • Deluxe Eastern Cape
        • Classic Eastern Cape
        • Low-key Eastern Cape
      • KwaZulu-Natal >
        • KwaZulu Natal Itineraries >
          • Deluxe KwaZulu Natal
          • Classic KwaZulu Natal
          • Low-key KwaZulu Natal
        • KwaZulu-Natal Game Reserves >
          • Hluhluwe-Imfolozi
          • Manyoni Game Reserve
          • Thanda Game Reserve
          • Phinda Game Reserve
          • Nambiti Game Reserve
          • Tembe Elephant Park
        • iSimangaliso Wetland Park
        • Battlefields
        • The Drakensberg
        • Durban
      • Greater Kruger >
        • Kruger National Park
        • Mala Mala Game Reserve
        • Sabi Sand Game Reserve >
          • Deluxe Sabi Sand
          • Classic Sabi Sand
          • Low-key Sabi Sand
        • Timbavati Game Reserve >
          • Deluxe Timbavati
          • Classic Timbavati
          • Low-key Timbavati
        • Klaserie Game Reserve >
          • Deluxe Klaserie
          • Classic Klaserie
          • Low-key Klaserie
        • Balule Game Reserve
        • Thornybush Game Reserve
        • Kapama Game Reserve
        • Makalali Game Reserve
        • Manyeleti Game Reserve
        • Motlala Game Reserve
      • Madikwe Game Reserve >
        • Deluxe Madikwe
        • Classic Madikwe
      • Johannesburg
      • South Africa Combination Itineraries
    • Namibia >
      • Namibia Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Namibia
        • Classic Namibia
        • Low Key Namibia
      • Windhoek
      • Etosha
      • Kaokoland
      • Damaraland
      • Swakopmund and Skeleton Coast
      • Sossusvlei
      • NamibRand
      • Kalahari
      • Deep South
    • Botswana >
      • Botswana Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Botswana
        • Classic Botswana
        • Low-Key Botswana
      • Chobe National Park
      • Savuti
      • Khwai
      • Moremi Game Reserve
      • Linyanti & Kwando
      • Okavango Delta
      • Maun
      • Makgadikgadi Pans & Nxai Pan
      • Central Kalahari
    • Zimbabwe >
      • Zimbabwe Itineraries
      • Victoria Falls
      • Hwange National Park
      • Matopos
      • Mana Pools
      • Lake Kariba
    • Zambia >
      • Zambia Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Zambia
        • Classic Zambia
      • Livingstone >
        • Deluxe Livingstone
        • Classic Livingstone
        • Low-key Livingstone
      • Lower Zambezi National Park >
        • Deluxe Lower Zambezi
        • Classic Lower Zambezi
        • Low-Key Lower Zambezi
      • South Luangwa >
        • Deluxe South Luangwa
        • Classic South Luangwa
        • Low-Key South Luangwa
      • North Luangwa
      • Kafue National Park >
        • Deluxe Kafue
        • Classic Kafue
        • Low-Key Kafue
    • Malawi >
      • Malawi itineraries
      • Lake Malawi
      • Malawi National Parks
    • Mozambique >
      • Mozambique Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Mozambique
        • Classic Mozambique
      • Maputo
      • Ponta do Ouro
      • Vilanculos
      • Bazaruto Archipelago
      • Tofo & Barra
      • Quirimbas Archipelago >
        • Ibo Island
        • Medjumbe Island
    • Southern Africa Combination Itineraries
    • Tanzania >
      • Northern Tanzania >
        • Northern Tanzania itineraries >
          • Deluxe Northern Tanzania
          • Classic Northern Tanzania Itineraries
          • Low-Key Northern Tanzania itineraries
        • Arusha
        • Tarangire
        • Lake Manyara
        • Ngorongoro Crater
        • The Serengeti
      • Southern Tanzania >
        • Southern Tanzania itineraries >
          • Deluxe Southern Tanzania
          • Classic Southern Tanzania
          • Low Key Southern Tanzania
        • Selous Game Reserve/Nyerere National Park
        • Ruaha National Park
        • Mikumi National Park
        • Kilwa
      • Western Tanzania >
        • Western Tanzania itineraries >
          • Deluxe Western Tanzania
          • Classic Western Tanzania
        • Mahale National Park
        • Katavi National Park
        • Gombe Streams National Park
      • Tanzanian Islands >
        • Tanzanian Island itineraries >
          • Deluxe Tanzanian Islands
          • Classic Tanzanian Islands
          • Low-Key Tanzanian Islands
        • Zanzibar >
          • Stone Town
          • Zanzibar Beaches
        • Pemba Island >
          • Pemba Island History & Culture
        • Mafia Island >
          • Mafia Island Activities
          • Mafia Island History
        • Fanjove Island
        • Lazy Lagoon
      • Tanzania Combination Itineraries
    • Kenya >
      • Kenya Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Kenya
        • Classic Kenya
        • Low-Key Kenya
      • Nairobi
      • Maasai Mara Conservancies
      • Maasai Mara National Reserve
      • Amboseli National Park
      • Laikipia Plateau
      • Rift Valley Lakes
      • Samburu Buffalo Springs & Shaba National Reserves
      • Tsavo National Park
    • Uganda >
      • Uganda Itineraries >
        • Deluxe Uganda
        • Classic Uganda
        • Low Key Uganda
      • Entebbe, Kampala & Lake Victoria
      • Lake Mburo
      • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
      • Queen Elizabeth National Park
      • Kibale Forest Area
      • Murchison Falls
      • Jinja
      • Kidepo Valley
    • East Africa Combination Itineraries
    • Madagascar >
      • Antananarivo & Around
      • Madagascar East
      • Route National 7
      • Madagascar North
      • Madagascar West
      • Madagascar South
      • Madagascar Islands
    • Mauritius >
      • Mauritius Itineraries
      • Mauritius Beaches
      • Mauritius Interior
    • Maldives >
      • Deluxe Maldives
      • Classic Maldives
      • Low-key Maldives
    • Seychelles >
      • Seychelles Inner Islands >
        • North Island
        • Mahé
        • Praslin
        • La Digue
        • Silhouette
        • Round Island
        • Bird Island
        • Cerf Island
        • Chauve Souris
        • Cousine Island
        • Denis Island
        • Frégate Island
        • Ste Anne
      • Seychelles Outer Islands >
        • Alphonse Island
        • Astove Atoll
        • Cosmoledo Atoll
        • Desroches
        • Aldabra Atoll
        • Assumption
        • African Banks
        • D’Arros Island
        • Poivre Atoll
        • Remire Island
        • St Joseph Atoll
        • Coëtivy Island
        • Platte
    • St Helena >
      • St Helena Accommodation
      • Walks
      • Post Box Walks
      • Place to Visit
      • St Helena Nature
      • St Helena Diving
  • Diving & Snorkelling
    • Africa and the Indian Ocean >
      • South Africa Diving >
        • Cape Town Diving
        • Kwazulu Natal Diving >
          • Aliwal Shoal
          • Protea Banks
          • Sodwana Bay
        • Sardine Run
      • Tanzania Diving >
        • Zanzibar diving
        • Pemba Diving
        • Mafia Island Diving
      • St Helena Diving >
        • St Helena Dive and Snorkel Trips 2025
      • Maldives >
        • Maldives Deep South
        • Maldives Liveaboards >
          • Blueforce 1
          • Carpe Diem
          • Carpe Novo
          • Carpe Vita
          • Blue Spirit
          • Blue Voyager
          • Emperor Explorer
          • Duke of York
          • MV Sheena
      • Seychelles Diving >
        • Alphonse Diving
        • Cosmoledo Diving
    • Caribbean & Americas >
      • Bahamas >
        • Travel Information
        • Bimini >
          • ​Bimini Hilton Resort World
          • ​Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina
          • Bimini Diving
          • Bimini Dive packages
        • Andros Island >
          • Small Hope Bay Lodge
        • San Salvador
        • Grand Bahama
        • New Providence
        • Long Island
        • The Exumas
        • Bahamas liveaboards
        • Bahamas Tiger Beach Shark Safari 2021
      • Turks and Caicos >
        • Humpback whale snorkeling
      • Dominica >
        • Dominica Sperm Whales
        • Dominica Diving
      • St Eustatia -Statia
      • Mexico >
        • Baja Sur >
          • Sea of Cortez Liveaboards >
            • Mobulas and Orcas - Sea of Cortez Marine Safari
            • Rocio Del Mar
            • Quino el Guardian
          • Socorro >
            • Nautilus Under Sea trip May 2026
          • La Paz
          • Cabo San Lucas >
            • Striped Marlin And The Mexican Sardine Run Magdelena Bay
            • The Pelagic Safari
            • Cabo San Lucas Diving
            • Cabo San Lucas Dive Rates
      • The Galapagos >
        • Galapagos Liveaboards >
          • ​AGGRESSOR III
          • Humboldt Explorer
          • Galapagos Master
        • Galapagos Land Based Multi-Island
        • Galapagos wildlife cruises >
          • MY San Jose
          • MY Eden
          • SY Nemo I
          • MY Archipell I
      • Cocos Island >
        • Cocos Dive sites
        • Okeanos Aggressor I
        • Okeanos Aggressor II
        • Sea Hunter
        • Argo
    • Indonesia >
      • Bali >
        • Seminyak Luxury Accommodation
        • Bali Dive Safaris
      • Komodo National Park >
        • Komodo Liveaboards >
          • Pratiwi
          • Lalunia
          • Sinar Pagi
        • Kalimaya Resort >
          • Kalimaya Resort Accommodation
          • Kalimaya Resort Diving
      • West Papua and Raja Ampat >
        • Dampier Straits dive sites
        • Indonesia Liveaboards
        • Papua Explorers
        • Kri eco resort
        • Sorido Bay Resort
        • The Baliem Valley >
          • The Baliem Valley Tour 1
      • Lembeh >
        • Lembeh Diving
        • NAD Lembeh Resort >
          • NAD Lembeh Diving
        • Lembeh Resort
        • Cocotinos Lembeh Resort
        • Two Fish Lembeh Resort
      • Bangka Island >
        • Bangka Accommodation
        • Bangka Diving
      • Siladen Island >
        • Siladen Resort
        • Siladen Diving
      • Manado >
        • Two Fish Resort Bunaken
        • Cocotinos Manado Resort
        • Murex Manado Resort
        • Manado Diving
      • Indonesia Liveaboards >
        • Raja Ampat Aggressor
        • Emperor Raja Laut
        • Ondina Liveaboard
        • Sea Safari 8
        • Sea Safari VI
        • Sea Safari VII
        • Cheng Ho
        • Amira Liveaboard
        • Indo Aggressor
        • Tambora Liveaboard
        • Seahorse Liveaboard
        • Adelaar Liveaboard
        • Damai I Liveaboard
        • Damai II Liveaboard
        • Tarata Liveaboard
        • Ambai Liveaboard
        • Gaia Love
        • Putri Papua
        • Indo Siren Liveaboard
        • TemuKira Liveaboard
        • Solitude Adventurer
        • Pearl of Papua
        • Seven Seas
        • Pindito Liveaboard
        • Mermaid I Liveaboard
        • Mermaid II Liveaboard
        • Dewi Nusantara
        • Coralia liveaboard
        • Blue Manta
        • True North
    • Oceania and The South Pacific >
      • Papua New Guinea >
        • PNG Dive Specials
        • Tufi >
          • At Tufi Dive Resort
          • Tufi Reefs And Muck Diving
          • Tufi Wrecks
          • Tufi Fishing
          • Tufi Village Guesthouses Stays
          • Tufi Birding and Wildlife
          • Tufi Gallery
          • Tufi Videos
        • Walindi >
          • At Walindi Plantation Resort
          • Walindi Tours and Walks
          • Walindi Bird Watching
          • Walindi Diving
          • Walindi Gallery
          • Walindi videos
        • Lissenung Island Resort >
          • Lissenung Island Life
          • Lissenung Island accommodation
          • Lissenung Diving
          • Lissenung Surfing
          • Lissenung Fishing
          • Lissenung Tours
          • Lissenung Gallery
          • Lissenung Videos
        • Rapopo Plantation Resort >
          • Rapopo Diving
          • Rapopo Tours
        • Papua New Guinea Liveaboards >
          • MV Oceania >
            • MV Oceania Itineraries
          • MV FeBrina >
            • On Board The Febrina
            • MV FeBrina Itineraries
            • Mv Febrina Gallery
            • Mv Febrina Videos
        • Madang >
          • Madang Accommodation
          • Madang Diving
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Where to See Sea Turtles in the Wild

17/6/2025

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Introduction

Graceful ocean wanderers and icons of marine conservation
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They’ve outlived the dinosaurs and navigated the world’s oceans for over 100 million years. Today, sea turtles continue to inspire awe as they glide effortlessly through tropical waters or clamber onto moonlit beaches to nest. With Indigo Safaris, you can witness these ancient mariners in their natural habitats, from protected coral reefs to remote sandy shores. Our turtle encounters are not only unforgettable but also help support conservation projects across the globe.

Turtle Tales

Nature’s Timeless Nomads

From tiny hatchlings scrambling toward the sea to adults voyaging thousands of kilometres across ocean basins, turtles live extraordinary lives. There are seven recognised species of sea turtle, and on our marine safaris, you’re likely to encounter:
  • Green turtles – gentle grazers, often seen feeding on seagrass or resting on reefs.
  • Hawksbill turtles – reef dwellers known for their striking patterned shells and coral-cleaning diets.
  • Loggerhead turtles – robust and reclusive, recognised by their powerful heads and deep dives.
Despite their resilience, all sea turtle species are listed as vulnerable or endangered, facing threats from plastic pollution, habitat destruction, climate change, illegal harvesting, and fishing by catch.
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Where to See Sea Turtles with Indigo Safaris

Diving into the world of turtles, one destination at a time
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  • Tanzania: Mafia Island & Fanjove Private Island.
       Mafia Island Marine Park is a sanctuary for both hawksbill and green turtles, with clear                   waters perfect for snorkelling and diving. Fanjove’s untouched reef system offers private               encounters with turtles in an idyllic setting.
  • Mozambique: Quirimbas & Bazaruto Archipelagos.
       These remote island chains are prime turtle habitats, with green and hawksbill turtles                   nesting on sandy beaches and foraging in the lagoons. Expect sightings on nearly every dive.
  • Seychelles: 
​       The Seychelles are a haven for hawksbill turtles, with nesting often observed during the day         – a rarity elsewhere. You’ll also encounter greens and hawksbills while snorkelling or diving           in the warm Indian Ocean waters.
  • South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
      A UNESCO World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso’s protected beaches are nesting grounds for            loggerhead and leatherback turtles. Join guided night walks from November to February for          the chance to witness nesting or hatching events.
  • Indonesia: Raja Ampat & Komodo.
        Home to some of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems, these remote islands                are regular haunts for green and hawksbill turtles. You’ll spot them while diving spectacular          reefs, often resting in rocky outcrops or gliding along drop-offs.
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​Best Time to Visit

When to catch these majestic reptiles in action
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  • Tanzania – Year-round sightings; nesting season June to September
  • Mozambique – Best between October and February
  • Seychelles – October to March for nesting and hatching
  • South Africa – Nesting season November to February
  • Indonesia – Turtles seen year-round; best dive conditions October to April
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Conclusion

Swimming alongside a turtle or watching one lay eggs beneath the stars is a humbling experience. These ocean voyagers connect us to ancient rhythms and remind us of the fragility of marine ecosystems. At Indigo Safaris, our marine adventures are crafted to bring you closer to this magic while contributing to the preservation of sea turtles and their habitats.

Dream. Explore. Discover.
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EXPLORER VENTURES FLEET YEAR OF SAVINGS

12/1/2021

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Check out these great deals from the Caribbean, Maldives, and the Galapagos. Book with us by January 31st and bag another $75 discount per person from us. 

JANUARY, 2021
January 30-February 6, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.

FEBRUARY, 2021
February 13-20, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.
February 17-24, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Deep South Maldives. Save $680! $2695 pp after discount. (Domestic flight included).
February 20-27, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.
February 24-March 6, 2021 (10 nights), Emperor Explorer – Deep South Maldives. Save $1040! $3545 pp after discount. (Domestic flights included).
February 27-March 6, 2021 – Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.


MARCH, 2021
March 6-16, 2021 (10 nights), Emperor Explorer – South Central Maldives. Save $1040! $3255 pp after discount (Domestic flight included).
March 13-20, 2021, Tiburon Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $1900! $4495 pp after discount.
March 13-20, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.
March 20-27, 2021, Tiburon Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $1900! $4495 pp after discount.
March 20-27, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.
March 22-29, 2021, Humboldt Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $1700! $3795 pp after discount.
March 28-April 4, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of Maldives. Save $650! $2065 pp after discount.


APRIL, 2021
April 3-10, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.
April 3-10, 2021, Tiburon Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $1900! $4495 pp after discount.
April 17-24, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.
April 18-25, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $475! $2065 pp after discount
April 25-May 2, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of Maldives. Save $475! $2065 pp after discount.
April 26-May 3, 2021, Humboldt Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $1700! $3795 pp after discount.
August 28-September 4, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.


MAY, 2021
May 1-8, 2021, Turks & Caicos Explorer II – Turks and Caicos Islands. Save $600! From $2095 to $2495 pp after discount.
May 1-8, 2021, Tiburon Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $1900! $4495 pp after discount.
May 2-9, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $445! $1890 pp after discount
May 8-15, 2021, Turks & Caicos Explorer II – Turks and Caicos Islands. Save $600! From $2095 to $2495 pp after discount.
May 9-16, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $445! $1890 pp after discount
May 16-23, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $445! $1890 pp after discount
May 23-30, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $445! $1890 pp after discount
May 31-June 7, 2021, Humboldt Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $1700! $3795 pp after discount.


JULY, 2021
July 10-17, 2021, Turks & Caicos Explorer II – Turks and Caicos Islands. Save $600! From $2095 to $2495 pp after discount.

AUGUST, 2021
August 15-22, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $445! $1890 pp after discount
August 22-29, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $445! $1890 pp after discount
August 29-September 5, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $445! $1890 pp after discount


SEPTEMBER, 2021
September 4-11, 2021, Turks & Caicos Explorer II – Turks and Caicos Islands. Save $600! From $2095 to $2495 pp after discount.
September 18-25, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.


OCTOBER, 2021
October 10-17, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $475! $2065 pp after discount
October 17-24, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $475! $2065 pp after discount
October 24-31, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $475! $2065 pp after discount
October 30-November 6, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.
October 31- November 7, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $475! $2065 pp after discount


NOVEMBER, 2021
November 6-13, 2021, Turks & Caicos Explorer II – Turks and Caicos Islands. Save $600! From $2095 to $2495 pp after discount.
November 7-14, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $475! $2065 pp after discount
November 28-December 5, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $475! $2065 pp after discount


DECEMBER, 2021
December 4-11, 2021, Caribbean Explorer II – Northeastern Caribbean. Save $600! $1695 pp after discount.
December 12-19, 2021, Emperor Explorer – Best of the Maldives. Save $650! $1890 pp after discount
December 18-25, 2021, Turks & Caicos Explorer II – Turks and Caicos Islands. Save $600! From $2095 to $2495 pp after discount.
December 18-25, 2021, Tiburon Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $900! $5995 pp after discount.
December 20-27, 2021, Humboldt Explorer – Galapagos Islands. Save $800! $5195 pp after discount.

** Terms and conditions: 2021 Year of Savings Specials are valid only for new reservations booked and deposited after January 8, 2021. The specials cannot be combined with other discounts, credits, or group policy. Not applicable on existing bookings made before January 8, 2021. 

Explorer Fleet Covid Booking Guarantees
We’d like to assure all of our guests that, if any of the following conditions apply within 2 weeks of departure and you are not able to join your scheduled trip, we will provide you with a 100% credit of the amount paid in order to reschedule your trip aboard another departure on the same vessel/itinerary within the next 24 months: 
  1. A flight ban or travel ban preventing travel from your country of origin to the destination 
  2.  “Shelter in place” notice or government quarantine order, either at your location or ours 
  3. Your exhibition of symptoms consistent with or diagnosis of COVID-19 (a doctor’s note will be required), or close proximity within 15 days of departure to someone diagnosed by a medical professional with COVID-19  
  4. Inability to join your scheduled departure due to a positive COVID-19 test result or screening failure either en-route or upon arrival 
  5. For destinations where a negative COVID-19 test is required within a specified timeframe and you’ve had the test performed/submitted within the first 12 hours of the required testing period, but results have not been returned in time for departure or pre-clearance submission 
  6. You are a front-line (ER/ICU/COVID Unit) health care worker unable to take time off work due to COVID-related hospital leave policies 

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SANTA'S LIVEABOARD DIVING SPECIALS

15/12/2020

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Check out these fleet savings. Take another 5% off when booking through Indigo Safaris. 
EXPLORER FLEET
JANUARY - SAVE UP TO $1000 ON CARIBBEAN & $2400 ON GALAPAGOSJan 2-9 / $1000 off - Turks & Caicos Explorer II, Turks & Caicos Islands / $1695-2095 pp after discount
Jan 9-16 / $800 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1495 pp after discount
Jan 11-18 / $2200 off - Humboldt Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $3295 pp after discount
Jan 23-30 / $2400 off - Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $3995 pp after discount
Jan 24-31 / $500 off - Emperor Explorer, Best of the Maldives / $2040 pp after discount
Jan 30-Feb 6 / $800 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1495 pp after discount
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FEBRUARY - SAVE UP TO $700 ON THE CARIBBEAN & $1040 ON MALDIVES
Feb 13-20 / $700 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1595 pp after discount
Feb 17-24 / $680 off - Emperor Explorer, Deep South Maldives *domestic flights incl / $2695 pp after discount
Feb 20-27 / $700 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1595 pp after discount
Feb 24-Mar 6 (10N) / $1040 off - Emperor Explorer, Deep South Maldives *domestic flights incl / $3545 pp after discount
Feb 27-Mar 6 / $700 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1595 pp after discount

MARCH - SAVE UP TO $600 ON CARIBBEAN & $1900 ON GALAPAGOS
Mar 6-16 (10N)/ $1040 off - Emperor Explorer, South Central Maldives / $3255 pp after discount
Mar 13-20 / $600 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1695 pp after discount
Mar 13-20 / $1900 off - Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $4495 pp after discount
Mar 20-27 / $1900 off - Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $4495 pp after discount
Mar 20-27 / $600 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1695 pp after discount
Mar 22-29 / $1700 off - Humboldt Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $3795 pp after discount
Mar 28-Apr 4 / $680 off - Emperor Explorer, Best of the Maldives / $2035 pp after discount

APRIL - SAVE UP TO $600 ON CARIBBEAN & $1900 ON GALAPAGOS
Apr 3-10 / $1900 off - Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $4495 pp after discount
Apr 3-10 / $600 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1695 pp after discount
Apr 17-24 / $600 off - Caribbean Explorer II, St. Maarten - Saba / $1695 pp after discount
Apr 25-May 2 / $500 off - Emperor Explorer, Best of the Maldives / $2040 pp after discount
Apr 26-May 3 / $1700 off - Humboldt Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $3795 pp after discount

MAY - SAVE UP TO $600 ON CARIBBEAN & $1900 ON GALAPAGOS
May 1-8 / $600 off - Turks & Caicos Explorer II, Turks & Caicos Islands / $2095-$2495 pp after discount
May 1-8 / $1900 off - Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $4495 pp after discount
May 2-9 / $300 off - Emperor Explorer, Best of the Maldives / $2335 pp after discount
May 8-15 / $600 off - Turks & Caicos Explorer II, Turks & Caicos Islands / $2095-$2495 pp after discount
May 9-16 / $300 off - Emperor Explorer, Best of the Maldives / $2335 pp after discount
May 16-23 / $300 off - Emperor Explorer, Best of the Maldives / $2335 pp after discount
May 23-30 / $300 off - Emperor Explorer, Best of the Maldives / $2335 pp after discount
May 31-Jun 7 / $1700 off - Humboldt Explorer, Galapagos Islands / $3795 pp after discount
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St HELENA 2020

6/3/2020

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From the end of February to the middle of March, I spent three weeks on St Helena escorting three groups of divers and snorkellers to one of the remotest permanently inhabited islands in the world. Although my third visit, and my longest, in three years, the island continues to enchant with its mix of history, stunning and varied landscapes, endemic and iconic fish life, and friendly village atmosphere. 

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The first group contained a number of fish specialists, super keen to add to their list of unusual sightings. They weren't disappointed. After the first two dives Alain Diringer, author of several fish ID bThe first group contained a number of fish specialists, super keen to add to their list of unusual sightings. They weren't disappointed. After the first two dives Alain Diringer, author of several fish ID books, said "well that's about half of them in two dives!". St Helena is home to 50 identified indigenous species of marine life, with more in the process of being classified. Some of the more common endemics are visible on most dive sites, and the St Helena Butterflyfish, a.k.a. the Cunningfish (for its ability to nibble bait off a hook without taking the hook), is on every dive, in hundreds of thousands. On most sites there is a spot with vast clouds of them, mesmerising divers. It feels like floating in snowflakes as the fish wibble and wobble individually but swaying as a group. Their abundance at this time of year is due to their reproductive cycle; they spawn around the end of December to mid-January.

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As well as hypnotising divers, they provide sustenance for many species. In the gallery there is shot of a grouper who has caught one the wrong way round (tail first), scorpionfish sit on the sand, sometimes next to each other, waiting for lunch to swim in front of their grumpy-looking mouth, trumpetfish are present in numbers I have never witnessed elsewhere, small schools of large Almaco jacks prey on them regularly,  and soon after the spawning season, Chilean Devil Rays swim through the clouds of eggs and tiny juveniles, mouth open. 
 
The Chilean devil rays here are impressive, the size of a small manta ray, the males reaching up to 3.7 metres disc-width. They were prone to turning up on the wrecks and off the tips of ledges all along the leeward coastline. Each week we had half-a-dozen encounters, occasionally with two individuals trying to mate, as it is the mating season for everyone here.

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The stars of the show, the adult Whale sharks, come here to mate, and, according the world’s leading whale shark specialists from the Marine Megafauna Foundation and Georgia Aquarium, this is the only spot in the world where we think this happens. It must happen elsewhere too, but they have no idea where. Despite being the biggest fish in the oceans, we know very little about it, and St Helena has become one of the key areas for research. What we do know is that their arrival here coincides with the annual Skipjack tuna and Pompano spawnings, the results of which the Whale sharks love to gobble down. We also green turtles mating on the surface several times.
 
On each of our twice weekly Whale shark snorkels (and each of the four snorkels the non-divers did), we got to spend an hour swimming alongside these 9-metre-plus docile giants.  Twice we found them in James Bay, by the yacht moorings, and they also put in an appearance on a few of the dives.
 
The snorkellers were treated to large schools of pantropical spotted dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, and Rough-toothed dolphins, mating green turtles, and more Chilean devil rays. Ona trip to Egg Island they also encountered Madeiran storm petrels, Red-billed tropic birds, Brown and Masked boobies, Brown and Black noddies, and Sooty and Fairy terns.

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St Helena also has its own endemic bird; the St Helena Plover, a.k.a. the Wirebird. We found it up on the open ground just past Longwood, Napoleon’s last residence, on the open plain that once held 6000 Boer War prisoners of war between 1900 and 1902. Our one day 4x4 island tour also took in the varied landscapes of the island, the Governor’s residence of Plantation House and the oldest living terrestrial mammal on the planet, Jonathan the tortoise (189 candles on his last cake), the now-defunct flax mills, the myserious Bell Stone, and numerous fortifications including Sandy Bay and the massive High Knoll Fort.
 
Overlooking Jamestown, the view from the top of the 699 steps of Jacob’s Ladder leading to the Ladder Fort on the west side of town, and Munden’s Battery to the east, were favourite short walks each week. For two groups, I also arranged private visits of Longwood House and Plantation House on spare afternoons, and others walked up to the highest point of the island, Diana’s Peak (822 metres ASL).

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Dinners at the Mantis Hotel were as popular as ever, and I got the chef to concoct “Saintviche”, a local derivative of the South American fish dish, Ceviche. Getting coriander is almost impossible, there is little local agriculture, despite the island’s temperate climate with good rainfall, as the steep terrain makes mechanised farming impossible. Lime is also not commonly imported, so we used lemon, grapefruit, mint, parsley and some just-caught tuna. The result was universally popular, and hopefully it will be added to the menu on the next update. Fresh fish is abundant, yellowfin and skipjack tuna and wahoo are the most common, and we also sampled Soldierfish, Bullseyes, and Grouper at Annie’s. I also bought some fresh spiny and slipper lobsters from our excellent skipper, Duffy, and had them grilled at Annie’s. All in, the lobster dinner cost us £11 for two half lobsters, salads, and chips.
 
Next year’s trips are filling up already, so if you want to join, don’t dally. We have a budget week in self-catering accommodation five minutes from town, and a week in the Mantis Hotel in the heart of Jamestown, that can be found here. We also create bespoke itineraries tailored to your requirements any time of year. ​

St helena underwater

st helena Top Side

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BEACH OFFICES, PART 3

2/6/2019

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SANTORINI, MOZAMBIQUE

We moved off the islands to the mainland, and had a night to check out the beautiful boutique retreat called Santorini, 12 kilometres from Vilanculos. With just five suites in the main villa and lots of lounges and salas to chill in, it is a great place for couples to relax and unwind after a safari. There are also 2 private 2-bedroom villas available, Villa da Praia and The Chapel.
​The villas sit on a hilltop, looking out over Kingfisher Bay, deserted beach as far as you can see, the island of Benguerra on the horizon, a few dhows sailing across the bay.
​Activities include SUP, kayak, sun downer cruises, snorkelling and visiting the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, catamaran cruises, and fishing. Scuba diving can be arranged, Fat tire bikes will be available soon. Or you can just relax with a book and let your butler bring you a glass of wine.
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Beach office, part 2

29/5/2019

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&BEYOND, BENGUERRA ISLAND, MOZAMBIQUE

&Beyond Benguerra Island is a mix of classic chic in the spacious and beautifully appointed 'casinhas" and simple safari elegance with it's dhow bar on the beach, evening beach dining by paraffin lantern light, and star-gazing around the fire. 
The casinhas all have their own infinity pool, shaded outdoor lounge on a private deck, beach loungers, and a shaded outdoor double bed swing. The food was absolutely top-notch, Ines' vegetarian needs were deliciously catered for, and our butler Gilario was charming and on the ball. For our last meal they set up a private beach lunch on the wild side of the island, at the foot of the Red Dune, and we had as far as we could see of the 11k of coastline to ourselves. 
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our island office, part 1

24/5/2019

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At azura benguerra, mozambique

Some images from our stst at Azura Retreat Benguerra Island, our current location on a 7-week recce across southern Africa.
Azura prides itself on its cuisine, and rightly so, it is delicious. We have a butler called Jonas assigned to look after us when we are not checking out the marine life.
​This barefoot luxury resort has been built with local materials, by 450 subsitence fishermen islanders trained by rhe resort in building techniques, from making the bricks, raising the roofs, and crafting the furniture. The resort now employs 100 locals, has built a primary school for 400 kids, sponsors secondary school education for island kids on thr mainland, and has just built the island's first clinic all through the Azura Rainbow Fund.
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PEMBA ISLAND PARADISE

22/7/2018

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Ever dreamt of diving dramatic walls or coral gardens without another dive operation around? If you are going to Africa, Pemba could be the place for you. 
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UNGUJA UNDERWATER, ZANZIBAR THROUGH A MACRO LENS

15/7/2018

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Some shots from a couple of days diving from Kendwa, Zanzibar with a 60mm macro lens on a Panasonic GX-8. It was quite the scorpionfish family festival.
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