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African Islands
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Paradise in the Indian Ocean
Mauritius, Madagascar, the Seychelles, Zanzibar, Mombasa
Gentle tropical breezes, exceptional birdlife, extraordinary wildlife
- like the lemurs of Madagascar - snorkeling, diving, fishing -
doing nothing under the sway of a dancing palm tree. A perfect end
to a traditional safari or a unique holiday all on its own.
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| Seychelles |
La
Digue
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| For tropical charm La
Digue has it all - tumbledown plantation houses, dusty
roads used by slow moving bicycles and ox-carts and a
working coconut plantation open to visitors. The beaches
at La Digue are probably the most photographed in the
world, distinguished by the weathered granite boulders
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Mahe
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| Imagine over 100 tropical
islands scattered across the warm Indian Ocean. A paradise
destination where the nearest land is at least 1000 miles
away. From the moment you step off the plane, you will
be enveloped in a special warmth which is more than the
soft, soothing climate. It is also the warmth and friendliness
of the Seychelles welcoming you. |
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Praslin
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| Often nicknamed the Garden
of Eden, the island of Praslin, is the second largest
inhabited island and is seven miles long and approximately
two and a half miles at it's widest. It is home to one
of Seychelles' two World Heritage Sites - the Vallee de
Mai - a primeval rainforest containing the famous Coco
de Mer palms, which have the largest, heaviest and most
suggestively shaped nuts in the world. |
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| Mauritius |
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| Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean and is embraced by a spectacular coral reef which transforms the Indian Ocean into coastal lagoons laced with golden beaches and fringed with exotic coconut palms. All this makes Mauritius an ideal place to indulge in whichever water sport you fancy, participate in big game fishing, or if you prefer to simply sightsee, there is the spectacular extinct crater, 5,000 acres of national forest reserves and the botanical gardens. At night you can dine out in the excellent Indian, French and Chinese restaurants, some of which serve authentic Creole dishes. There are casinos and discos or you can sit back and marvel at the velvet Mauritian night sky. |
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| Madagascar |
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Madagascar is
the fourth-largest island in the world, actually a subcontinent
and is remote, unique, exotic, and richer in indigenous
flora and fauna than any country in the world.
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| Zanzibar |
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| Zanzibar, the
Spice Island, is an island of dreams, lies about 35 kilometers
off the coast of mainland Tanzania. This extraordinarily
beautiful island is one of the most un-spoilt and enchanting
of all the tropical islands; steeped in tradition and
culture. |
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| Mombasa |
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The town of Mombasa is a major sea gateway for eastern Africa and is Kenya's oldest and second largest metropolis.
A spectacular coral reef, uninterrupted for 480 km, runs along the palm fringed coastline. The waters below team
with marine life while up above a huge diversity of birdlike occupies the mangrove forests or overhanging cliffs. |
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