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Cosmoledo Atoll 30 min Located 1 030km south-west of Mahé, Cosmoledo Atoll is situated a stone’s throw away from the world heritage site of , which is often referred to as the Galapagos of the Indian Alphonse Island Ocean. Menai and Wizard occupy the eastern and western points of the atoll and were named after the two ships that explored the atoll on the Moresby Expedition in 1822. South Island stands near the main entrance to the inner , while the second, smaller entrance is just south of Menai. It’s a huge atoll measuring 17km from north to south. The perimeter of the atoll is covered with vast, wadeable sand flats dotted with islands of various shapes and sizes, all of which is the perfect habitat

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AT A GLANCE • Located 560 nautical miles south-west of Mahé in the Seychelles, and 18 nautical miles away from . • Situated only 9º south of the equator. • Cosmoledo comprises of a larger white sand lagoon surrounded by vast sand flats dotted with over 20 islands, islets and cays of various shapes and sizes. • One of the most remote inhabited islands in the Seychelles. • Accommodate between 8 and 16 guests [fishing, diving or leisure] based on room-sharing and availability. • Similar to Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Cosmoledo Atoll is truly a diverse nature lover’s paradise of incomprehensible proportions. The ecosystem is pristine and untouched, with humans having had very GETTING THERE little impact on its environment over the years. The encounters you will see on a daily basis are proof of how remote and preserved this magnificent atoll is. • The Seychelles is a four and a half hour flight Cosmoledo is an important bird area and holds Seychelles’ largest colonies of all three from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha which species of booby that breed in Seychelles. The atoll holds the last viable population all serve as a connecting hub for regular of brown booby, breeding mainly on South Island, with a few on the west of North international flights from Europe, the United Island. It also has the ’s largest population of red-footed booby censused States, Africa and Asia. by the Island Conservation Society as about 15,000 pairs. Hundreds of frigatebirds of • Direct flights to the Seychelles from Paris, both species are to be seen. Cosmoledo also has Seychelles’ largest colony of sooty Bombay, Nairobi, Mauritius, Antananarivo, breeding on the northern end of Wizard Island. Second only to Aldabra are the Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Reunion, Col- numbers of breeding red-tailed tropicbird, black-naped tern and crested tern. ombo, Dar-Es-Salaam, Frankfurt and London. The lagoon is an important feeding ground for migratory waders, with crab plover • Cosmoledo Atoll is a three-hour sail [18 and ruddy turnstone most common. There are three endemic races of land bird: the nautical miles] from Astove Atoll; which is a white-eye [race menaiensis], the [race buchenorum] three-hour flight from Mahé [the main island and a particular form of Madagascar dove. The Madagascar cisticola is also of the Seychelles]. common and there are a few present. • The group meets an hour before the scheduled departure time at the IDC hangar. After the three-hour flight to Astove Atoll, guests will be met by the Captain of the MV Wizard, the shuttle boat which will transfer you to the Cosmoledo Eco Camp. MV Wizard will then depart on the three-hour sail to Cosmoledo Atoll, situated 18 nautical miles away. The group will spend the days exploring the islands, flats and channels of Cosmoledo Atoll. • On departure day, MV Wizard will shuttle There are areas of tall mangrove, especially on the lagoon side of Menai Island. you back to Astove at dawn, where the IDC Coconuts are common only on Menai, where many were planted. charter flight will collect the group for your Lizards include Bouton’s snake-eyed skink and Madagascar banded lizard, the latter three-hour flight back to Mahé. found nowhere else in Seychelles. The sand-filled shores are also a breeding ground • Scheduled flights depart and return to Mahé for the green and hawksbill turtle, and it is not uncommon to see turtle hatchlings each Thursday and select Mondays. digging their way free from their sandy nests and heading for the sea. The reefs are • Scheduled Flights depart from the IDC Han- spectacular and offer some of the best diving in Seychelles. gar, Pointe Larue, Mahé. The Island Conservation Society has carried out conservation and rehabilitation work • Flight times are subject to change. Please on the atoll, including the eradication of introduced rats and cats on several islands. make sure you confirm your correct flight times with our reservations team. • Guests are expected to arrive in Mahé the day before their trip as any delay on the day of departure will certainly cause the trip to be missed. It’s as important for return flights to be booked the next day after arriving back in Mahé as any delays may cause guests to miss their international flights. • The Blue Safari reservations team will assist with all return flight reservations between Mahé and Astove at the time of booking.

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Cosmoledo Atoll’s pristine and untouched ecosystem boasts to Cosmoledo Atoll vast, wadeable sand flats, beautiful islands of different DAY 1 shapes and sizes as well as a wonderful lagoon. With very Your charter flight departs Mahé from the IDC hangar, diverts to Alphonse little human pressure on its environment over the years the Island and lands on Astove three hours later. The group is then transferred encounters you’ll experience are proof of how remote and to MV Wizard and the vessel departs for Cosmoledo Eco Camp. preserved this magnificent atoll is. DAY 2–6 THE HISTORY OF Enjoy a leisurely breakfast where your breakfast time is prearranged to COSMOLEDO ATOLL suit your daily schedule. You will spend the days exploring the islands of Cosmoledo Atoll with one of our experienced nature guides. Lunch will be The Atoll was named after a Portuguese navigator who was a choice between a packed lunch or lunch at the Camp. Pre diner drinks part of João da Nova’s crew, and the islands of Menai and will commence at 19h00 and dinner will follow. Wizard were named after ships that explored the atoll during the Morseby Expedition in 1822. In 1878, the atoll was visited DAY 7 by Sergeant Rivers. One or two men inhabited each of the Enjoy a leisurely breakfast where your breakfast time is pre-arranged to islands and in 1901 the exploitation of guano was taking suit your daily schedule. You will spend the days exploring the islands of place on North-East Island. Later years saw the drying of Cosmoledo Atoll with one of our experienced nature guides. Lunch will be mangrove bark for export and the atoll used as a fishing and a choice between a packed lunch or lunch at the Camp. turtle hunting station until 1992 when it was abandoned. There will be time in the evening to pack your gear with snacks and cold refreshments in preparation for departure the following morning. Pre FAUNA & FLORA OF dinner drinks will commence at 19h00 and dinner will follow. COSMOLEDO ATOLL DAY 8 The remote location makes Cosmoledo a place of wild The departure time of MV Wizard and the plan for your departure morning natural splendor. Habitats include sand , expansive will be confirmed with you at dinner the evening before departure day. flats, mangroves, grassland and a dramatically fluctuating You will be transferred to Astove by MV Wizard where you will meet the lagoon. This unique combination creates a hotspot of Astove team who will transfer you to the airport. The charter flight will . The Atoll with its scattered islands is home to then depart, and possibly divert to Alphonse, landing at the IDC Hangar in large populations of endemic birds like boobies, , and Mahé three hours later, approximately 15h00. It is advised that you book frigate birds. The lagoon and its sandy beaches are favoured your international flights the day after arriving back in Mahe in case of any by large populations of hawksbill and green for delays which may cause you to miss your international flight. nesting and a host of feisty fish species on the flats.

GET READY FOR AN ADVENTURE ON AN ISLAND PARADISE SETTING. GUESTS NOW GET TO EXPLORE THE BEAUTY AND NATURAL WONDERS UNIQUE TO THE OUTER ISLANDS OF THE SEYCHELLES.

KEY EXPERIENCES AT COSMOLEDO snorkelling I guided nature hikes I reef flats expeditions I scuba diving I guided kayaking bird watching & monitoring I turtle monitoring I fly fishing I blue water fishing

www.bluesafari.com 3 COSMOLEDO ATOLL Equipped for the Ultimate Nature Experience Cosmoledo Eco Camp The dining and entertainment area are equipped with all the necessary features to make your stay one of comfort-in-style, including an exceptional dining area and a fully stocked bar. Nature enthusiasts, divers, anglers, single travellers and couples alike dine together for FLEET & GUIDES breakfast lunch and dinner. A full house buffet breakfast is served TENDER BOATS between 07h00 and 08h00, lunch between 12h00 and 13h00 and Purpose built Mini-Mahé skiffs are on anchor at Cosmoledo which will be used to get you dinner will be served between 19h30 around the atoll as well as a 30ft sportfisher, MV Y-Knot, that will be on standby for any – 21h30. The chef prepares a mix of ocean activities that will take you into the deep blue. These skiffs and sportfisher will be Creole and international dishes and skippered by our experienced, world class and professional Blue Safari Guides. incorporates fresh fish on a daily OUR GUIDES basis, with fruit and vegetables which are farmed in the Alphonse The Blue Safari guide team along with the Island Conservation Society ensure the eco system at Cosmoledo is protected from over fishing and over exploitation. The Guides are garden. conservationists at heart and some of them also hold qualifications in the field of ecology. ALL BLUE SAFARI GUIDES: • Are professional, passionate and extremely experienced with all facets of nature guiding in these remote saltwater destinations. • Are fluent in English [some speak French and Creole]. • Carry waterproof VHF radios and are in constant communication with each other as well as the base on Cosmoledo. • Are qualified skippers, with STCW qualifications and have impeccable boat handing skills. • Have first aid experience.

The Camp is fully equipped with snorkelling and dive gear as well as stand up paddle boards and kayaks that are available for all guests to use. Quiet picnics on secluded beaches, sunset cruises, mesmerising encounters with captivating marine life and experiencing the true essence of an untouched paradise, all in picture-perfect surroundings that will enhance every sensation.

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AT A GLANCE Eco Pods • Approx Size...... 38m2 • Occupancy...... 2 Adults Cosmoledo has a single Eco Camp situated on Wizard Island where nature meets • Beds ...... 1 King / Twin [on request] creative, eco-friendly hospitality. The Camp consists of eight double/twin en-suite • View...... Deck with Ocean Views Eco Pods with a central communal dining and entertainment area. The rooms are made up of custom designed Eco Pods and the communal dining and entertainment area is a large tent with bare sand floors that are committed to the conservation, ROOM HIGHLIGHTS preservation and protection of the natural resources of Cosmoledo. • Easy beach access, with the ocean Each Eco Pod can be catered for as a double or twin set up and has all the amenities only meters away and modern luxuries one can expect. From being en-suite to fully air-conditioned, • Cupboards each room boasts a front verandah with a seating area and a well appointed outdoor • Outdoor shower shower. The rooms are tailored in fresh neutral colours accentuating the island and • En-suite bathroom her ocean, drawing in serenity, outdoor adventure and a sense of becoming-one • Private deck with sun loungers and with your surroundings. relaxation area

ESSENTIALS & AMENITIES Air-conditioned I Safe with Keys I Beach Towels Outdoor Shower I Verandah Chairs I Sun Loungers I Yeti Coolers

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Cosmoledo Atoll needs to be experienced to be believed... The geographical isolation of Cosmoledo Atoll creates an atmosphere of undisturbed solitude where guests forget about the outside world and immerse themselves in all the natural wonders and unique experiences that the island has to offer. ** COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES ON COSMOLEDO ISLAND. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER AND PERMITTING.

SUNDOWNERS ON THE BEACH** as bonefish, permit and triggerfish. A picnic basket in the form of a Yeti A cocktail or an ice cold beer can be enjoyed while watching the pictur- Cooler can be organised for the guide to carry along, enabling them to esque sun set above the waters. choose a spot for you to enjoy a secluded meal or snack. FLATS LUNCH** REEF FLATS EXPEDITION** A special treat offered by Cosmoledo is the amazing Flats Lunch. A dining Travel the inside reef flats of Cosmoledo with a knowledgeable and atmosphere like no other. Guests get to revel in the sheer beauty of the insightful guide. On this expedition guests get to appreciate the flats whilst feasting on a delicious buffet and ice cold beverages. untouched view of the white sand, rich seagrass beds and crystal clear DE-TACKLING DRINKS & SNACKS** waters whilst spotting juvenile turtles, eels as well as crab, and molluscs deep in the sea grass, under rocks and squeezed into crevices in the reef Every Wednesday guests join the AFC guides and team at the entertain- platform. This is an opportunity to see all types of nature come together ment area for a social de-tackling gathering. The guides detackle and guests enjoy drinks with fellow nature, fishing and diver partners celebrating the with mind-blowing biodiversity on the macro scale. week’s achievements. Remember, new sighting and every fish counts! SPA THERAPIES KAYAKS & STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS** Our qualified masseuse works magic on tired bodies in need of special Kayaks and stand up paddle boards are a perfect and non-intrusive way attention or simply those just wanting to indulge. From head and to get up close to turtles and rays around the flats and allow guests shoulders to full body massages we are able to tailor treatments to the to enjoy Cosmoledo from a new perspective. A guided tour by nature individual. Special packages such as the fisherman’s massage concentrate experts who will point out seabirds and spot fishermen’s delights such on key sensitive points to ensure you are left feeling rejuvenated.

www.bluesafari.com 6 SCUBA DIVING from across the globe queuing up to sample this ultimate fishing Take to the reefs that few others have ever been to dive and explore playground. Try your hand on a full or half day of fly fishing with one the vast amount of reef on offer. Enjoy some of the most rich and of our experienced Alphonse Fishing Co. Guides in search of the various diverse areas of coral reef found anywhere in the Seychelles. Expect to see species Cosmoledo has on offer. snapper, grouper and reef fish in great abundance and huge sizes as well BLUE WATER FISHING as a good supply of pelagic species and high chances of encounters. Experience offshore fishing like never before... The unspoilt waters of Cosmoledo is suitable divers with advanced or higher qualifications. All Cosmoledo Atoll are home to a vast variety of blue water species. The diving must be pre booked with the Blue Safari reservations team. structure and sheer drop-offs are idyllic for species such as sailfish, WIZARD ISLAND TOUR** wahoo, dogtooth tuna, yellowfin tuna and dorado. On each given day Join a guided tour across Wizard stopping at major landscapes and there is an opportunity to fight the reel and target these species for seascapes for guests to familiarize themselves with the coastal trails and either a full or half day. most secret spots on the island. Cross the open grassland and venture BLUE SAFARI EXPERIENCE through the scrub to scale the impressive sand dunes and be rewarded Cosmoledo acts as a home and stopping spot for a variety of cetaceans with a panoramic view of the atoll. During the tour guests will be including spinner and occasional melon-headed whales, Risso’s informed about the early working life on Cosmoledo and the collection dolphins, bottlenose and beaked whales. During this trip you may of guano, turtle and birds eggs and meat. Identify birdlife, fish and plants also spot manta rays, tuna, mating turtles and many other marine species. as you see every corner of the island with our knowledgeable guides. If Whilst exploring the offshore waters don not forget to look to the skies you are lucky you may spot a nesting hawksbill or green turtle on the for interesting seabirds like petrels not always easily seen elsewhere. white sand beaches close to the Camp. SNORKELLING** ATOLL EXPLORATION EXCURSION Non-divers may also experience the beautiful, enchanting marine life by Join our guides on an adventure like no other, learning, exploring and partaking in guided snorkelling trips and can opt for the calm lagoon, the discovering all that the vast sand flats dotted with over 20 islands, islets roller coaster drift through the mouth or explore the outer reefs. and cays of various shapes and sizes have to offer. This is a full or half day excursion and you are able to decide how far and wide you would like to Snorkelling equipment is complimentary and is available for all guests explore this magical atoll. Be prepared to have encounters with a variety to use. The abundant and colourful sea life sights are not to be missed. of shark species and turtles. By visiting several islands you will be guided MENAI MANGROVE NATURE HIKE through skies, vegetation and waters filled to the brim with birdlife and Take a half or full day excursion across the lagoon to the mangroves learn about the reproductive cycles of globally and regionally important on Menai island. Skirt the edges of this huge mangrove forest and learn breeding populations. On land try your luck at spotting a range of birds about the many different species of mangroves. This is a top spot for endemic to this atoll group. bird-watching, particularly red-footed boobies that roost in the tree tops. FLATS FLY FISHING Among the roots and trunks look for red mangrove crabs and see if you Cosmoledo has become known as one of the best giant trevally fisheries can find the huge blue mangrove crabs. As the tide pushes in and around in the world and has become the benchmark for anglers searching for the trees do not be surprised if a curious lurks an outstanding saltwater flats fishing experience. The sheer numbers waiting for small prey to leave the shelter of the mangrove. and variety of fish species has the fly fishing world, with anglers

www.bluesafari.com 7 THE FINER DETAILS Things to Take Note of... INCLUSIONS & CONSERVATION DONATION COMMUNICATION EXCLUSIONS There is a conservation donation of US$175 per The phone service is operated via satellite and week [US$25 per day]. This will be included on there is no Wi-Fi. RATES INCLUDE your confirmation invoice and is settled prior to Communication cost: Incoming/outgoing emails • 7 Night package with all meals included arrival. All packages exclude this conservation US$41 per MB, Outgoing voice call US$4 per • Charter Flights to and from Astove donation which is given to the Island Conserv- minute, incoming voice call US$3 per minute. ation Society for the preservation of nature in the • Scheduled transfers to and from Cosmoledo Seychelles. We advise that you leave the contact details • Room amenities, non-motorised and of Blue Safari with your family and friends. The FROM SCENE OF ACCIDENT land based activities Camps satellite phone is only switched on at MEDIVAC INSURANCE certain times for logistical updates so a message • Soft drinks during activities You are required to obtain “From Scene of can be passed onto you at this time. • Water, tea and coffee Accident Medivac Insurance”. Please supply these Blue Safari Number: • Wine with dinner details prior to arrival on the Island. Alphonse +248-422-9700 [GMT+04:00] • Complimentary scheduled communal Island Lodge Limited T/A Blue Safari Seychelles activities and agents cannot assume any financial respons- ELECTRICITY SUPPLY The Camp has 24-hour electrical current [240 • Snorkelling equipment ibility for consequences incurred if this has not been obtained. volt, 50 cycles AC] with British plug points. A [Loss of gear will be charged per item] TRAVEL INSURANCE European electrical current adapter [three-point, • Watersport equipment square-pin] is necessary. [Stand up paddle boards and kayaks] You are required to obtain travel insurance that will cover any costs incurred due to flight or trip WATER CONSUMPTION • Fly fishing rod and reel rental delays for any reason. There is a desalination plant at the Camp and the • VAT INDEMNITY FORM water from the faucets is safe to drink. We do not stock mineral water and will only supply it if you RATES EXCLUDE You are required to sign an indemnity form before specifically requested prior to your arrival. • International flights boarding the transfer vessel. • Mahé accommodation and transfers INOCULATIONS & HEALTH BEVERAGES • Travel and medical insurance Should you have any special beverage require- No inoculations are legally required for entry. ments please let us know so we can ensure • Conservation donations However, you may want to check with your it is on location for your arrival. There will be • Additional excursions local immunization and inoculation clinic for Seybrew beer and a selection of spirits and wine their recommendations on health precautions • Motorised activities on location. It’s important to remember that for travel to the Seychelles. Some travellers • Alcoholic beverages when you are on Astove, it is a “dry island” so we elect to protect themselves against hepatitis A • Soft drinks at the bar request that you do not give any alcohol to the with an immunoglobulin injection [short-term local staff. • Telephone charges protection] or the longer lasting vaccine. Other • Laundry and items of a personal nature inoculations may be required if you are planning GRATUITY GUIDELINE • Gratuities a trip extension to parts of Africa. If you wish to show appreciation to the general • Tackle and flies FLIGHT TIMES staff, we suggest a US$250 per guest per week or US$35 per day guideline. This is to be left with • Private transfers to and from Cosmoledo NB: Please check flight times as they vary. The the Camp manager upon departure for equal GENERAL flights leave Mahé from the IDC hangar and arrive on Astove three hours later. It then departs Astove distribution. INFORMATION 45 minutes after arriving and will land back at the Fly Fishing Guides: US$500 per angler per week WEATHER IDC Hangar three hours after departing Astove. [US$85 per day], which is given to the head guide at the end of the week. Seychelles is typically hot and somewhat humid LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS with midday temperatures hovering at ±35˚ Diving Team: US$20 per dive for the diving team, Your check in luggage is strictly limited to Celsius [±90˚Fahrenheit]. The evenings are also which is given to the Camp manager at the end of 15kg [33 pounds] per person, and 5kg [12 invariably warm with the exception of the first the week and will be divided up by the dive team pounds] carry-on luggage. This is a strict policy and last few weeks of the season, when there may and skippers. be a strong, cooling breeze. that allows us to deliver fresh food produce to the Camp. If it is not possible to load extra luggage, Activity Team: US$20 per day for the activity THE SEASON AT COSMOLEDO it will have to be repacked and left in Mahé until team if you have joined any activities, which can The season traditionally runs from early Nov- your return. be left with the Camp manager upon departure ember to late April, with a break over the festive Please adhere to the limits. It is suggested that for equal distribution. season. Due to Cosmoledo being a further 2˚ All tips are to please be paid in cash. south of Alphonse Island, the south-easterly lighter soft-shell luggage is used. Pack a separate monsoon winds blow insistently from May to bag with excess equipment to avoid having to CURRENCY repack at the airport. Excess luggage can be left October. We stick to the fore mentioned dates to You do not need to change your US$ [US Dollars], with a Blue Safari representative at the hangar. ensure you have an unforgettable experience. € [Euros] or £ [Pounds] into the local currency HOURS OF DAYLIGHT SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SCR [Seychelles Rupees]. The Camp accepts Due to its proximity to the equator, there is can be zipped off are recommended. Sunscreen Rupees, Dollars, Euros and Pounds. It’s important no real twilight in the Seychelles. The sun rises with a minimum protection factor of at least 30 to remember that there will be no credit card quickly at around 06h15, and sets with equal is required for any exposed skin areas. A buff is of facilities on location so it’s best to carry cash swiftness at about 18h30. This varies by only great importance for sun protection of your face. for on location beverage purchases as well as minutes throughout the year, giving nearly a full Sun gloves will help protect your hands. A packing gratuities. All credit card purchases will be done 12 hours of daylight for 365 days a year. list will be supplied in your Pre-Trip Information. manually.

www.bluesafari.com 8 The Camp accepts Rupees, Dollars, Euros and Pounds. Please bring sufficient cash to settle tackle bills, tips and other costs incurred. It’s important to remember that there will be no credit card facilities on location so it’s best to carry cash for on location tackle and beverage purchases as well as gratuities. All credit card purchases will be done manually. DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, one litre spirits and two litres wine.

WADING The hard white sand, turtlegrass or coral flats of the Seychelles make for easy wading, separating it from other destinations in the world. As most of the nature walks and reef flats expeditions will be done whilst wading, good protective footwear is essential. Stand- ard diver’s neoprene booties with a reinforced rubber sole are not appropriate. A more pro- tective flats wading boots must be worn. There are a number of purpose made boots on the PAYMENT & BOOKING market, which are excellent. See suggested INFORMATION brands in gear check list on your pre-trip document. CREDIT CARD EXCHANGE The following credit cards are accepted: DANGERS TO WATCH OUT FOR • MasterCard • Visa WHILST WADING American Express is not accepted. There is no credit card Stingrays: Some host large numbers machine on Cosmoledo but we do allow for you to settle of stingrays on the flats. Most species have a your tab through a manual credit card transaction. venomous, barbed spine near the base of their CURRENCIES ACCEPTED Cosmoledo Atoll is part of the Blue Safari Seychelles Collection tails that they can use for defence. These spines • Seychelles Rupee • US$ • Euro • GBP can inflict a nasty wound, should an unwary wader inadvertently stand on a stingray. These CANCELLATIONS CONTACT often sedentary or slow moving fish are easy • A 10% fee shall be levied if the reservation is moved to an alternative date within the DETAILS to see and avoid, and to date no anglers have same season. had any problems with these docile creatures. • A fee of 10% shall be levied if cancellation is ISLAND Stonefish: Found mainly in the shallows more than 180 days prior to arrival. Telephone +248 422 97 00 on the coral edges of reef flats, stone-fish • A fee of 50% shall be levied if cancellation is +248 422 90 30 between 180 and 90 days prior to arrival. are not only lethally toxic but are also very E-mail [email protected] well camouflaged and will not move unless • A fee of 100% shall be levied if cancellation is 90 days or less prior to arrival. touched. A stonefish has 13 strong hollow • All cancellations and provisional bookings must RESERVATIONS spines through which it injects its venom and be confirmed in writing. E-mail [email protected] these will pass through a thin rubber sole with ease. For this reason all wading should be done PAYMENTS MARKETING wearing thick-soled wading boots. • Reservations will be held for two weeks. E-mail [email protected] • A deposit of 50% of the total package charge Cone Shells: Fish-eating cones live in crevices is required to confirm your booking and the balance is Postal Blue Safari Seychelles among the coral or half covered by sand payable in full 3 months prior to arrival. Address P O Box 378, Victoria, Mahé awaiting their prey which they attack by • All extras will be settled at the hotel on departure. Republic of Seychelles shooting out a dart that injects a paralysing TARIFFS ARE QUOTED Website www.bluesafari.com venom. The venom from certain species can • Inclusive of VAT in US Dollars be fatal, however proper footwear will ensure • Subject to availability your safety. TARIFF CHANGES : Frequently encountered whilst wading All tariffs are subject to change, without prior notice, in Seychelles, sharks are inquisitive and may however rates quoted for confirmed bookings will be pause for an instant and give you the once honoured. RVATION SE S N O over, but if you remain calm and quietly stand O C C I E

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