[COVID COMMENT] A trio of good news for South Africa
17 August 2020
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Seychelles
1500km east of mainland East Africa lies an archipelago of 115 islands collectively known as Seychelles. The outer islands, with a land area of 220 km2 make up almost half of the land area of Seychelles and 2% of its population. These outer islands comprise 9 important bird areas, the largest population of giant tortoises, nesting grounds for turtles, over 180 bird species, 320 species of coral, over 1000 fish species, spinner dolphins, humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, pilot whales, melon-headed whales and even the elusive dugong.
Within the outer islands is the Alphonse Group, the coral islands of Alphonse, St Francois and Bijoutier, about 1 hour's flight and 250km from Mahé. Just over 1000 km southwest of Mahé you find the Aldabra Group, including Cosmoledo and Astove Atolls. An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef including a coral rim that encircles a lagoon partially or completely. There may be coral islands or cays on the rim. The coral of the atoll often sits atop the rim of an extinct seamount or volcano which has eroded or subsided partially beneath the water. The lagoon forms over the volcanic crater or caldera while the higher rim remains above water or at shallow depths that permit the coral to grow and form the reefs.
It is amidst this vast oceanic playground that you will find Blue Safari Seychelles.
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Tanda Tula Safari Camp is one of South Africa's most luxurious East African styled tented safari camps. Owner-run and managed by Don & Nina Scott, Tanda Tula Safari Camp provides an unforgettable safari experience, with unprecedented attention to detail. Shaded by majestic trees and overlooking the Nhlaralumi riverbed, their 12 spacious tents boast their own private deck with uninterrupted views of the wilderness ahead. Each tent is complete with en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. There are fantastic walking opportunities as well as 4x4 safari activities on offer at Tanda Tula taking advantage of its enviable location where game is able to roam freely between the Timbavati and Kruger National Park as they are not fenced. The Timbavati is also recognised for its low human impact, all lodges in the area coordinate their game viewing activities according to strict controls which ensure the sustainability of our bushveld and sensitivity to the wildlife making for an authentic and unspoilt experience.