DIVE AT “TIGER’S ZOO” EVERY DAY WITH ALMOST 100% GUARANTEED SIGHTINGS F U V A H M U L A H
M A L D I V E S 01ST TO 08TH FEBRUARY 2020 Located in its own atoll between Gaafu Dhaalu F Atoll and Addu Atoll, the island of Fuvahmulah is the only one-island atoll in the Maldives. It U has many dis nc ve features that make Fuvahmulah different from rest of the islands V in Maldives. Fuvahmulah has a fish and a bird na ve to this island. That fish and bird are not A found in any other part of the Maldives. It is also one of the few islands that have fresh H water lakes. Promethichtys Promatheus, locally called Ka elhi, is na ve to the waters M around Fuvahmulah. This rare species is also found in some other countries, but not in U other parts of the Maldives. This rare catch lives below 200 meters. Ka elhi Rarudhiya is L the locals’ favourite soup and they say anyone who tastes this soup will come back to A Fuvahmulah. Common Moorhen, locally called Valikukulhi, is the na ve bird to Fuvahmulah. H It has black body with some white feathers in the lower back. Its beak shines red with yellowish p, legs are yellowish with a red smear. Its bodily features are similar to that of water-hen which is commonly found throughout Maldives. Locals love to keep Valikukulhu as pet bird.
Fuvahmulah is among the closest to the equator which runs across the seas between Fuvahmulah and Huvadhoo Atoll. The mid-point between North pole and South pole is known as equator and runs around the earth. Fer le lands of Fuvahmulah grow a variety of fruits including mango, guava, pine apple, orange and pomegranate. Sweet potato grows naturally in the wet lands without any human effort. There are also some types of berries and unusual fruits in the wild. . D The unique loca on of the island makes Fuvahmulah one of the best diving des na on in the world. Fuvahmulah is a rock in the middle of the ocean, which plays the role of a huge cleaning sta on and ma ng place for big pelagic like I Black Oceanic Manta Birostrics, Mola Mola, Pilot whales. Fuvahmulah has ul mate set of sharks which can be seen all year round: Tiger Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Hammerheads, Silver p, Whale shark, Grey reef, White p. Big schools of V Barracudas; Yellow-Fin Tuna, Bonitos, Sailfishes, Marlins and millions of reef fish surround the local reef daily. Last El Nino, which badly affected the coral reefs in the Maldivian islands and around the world, didn’t affect Fuvahmulah, I we s ll can enjoy the beauty of coral gardens. The quality of diving isn't affected by seasonal changes, as happens on N the rest of the Maldivian atolls. Diving here is always unique and challenging the whole year through. There are more than 20 diving spots around the island, which have a lot of poten al for underwater research. G
F U V A H M U L One of the main feature which makes Fuvahmulah incredibly a rac ve for the world diving community are Tiger A Sharks. Tiger Sharks surround the island cleaning the waste daily produced by fish markets. These sharks are not aggressive. Diving with the ger sharks is available everyday and doesn't depend on the current, seasons, me and H weather condi ons. Experienced dive guides lead these dives following all necessary safety rule requirements. This site is aptly named “TIGERS ZOO”. One of the best des na on for Tiger Sharks. Almost 100% guaranteed everyday. The real underwater treasure of Fuvahmulah is Thresher D Shark. Usually, thresher shark diving is deep, since I threshers use cleaning sta ons that are deeper. However, in Fuvahmulah at the right me thresher V sharks come up to cleaning sta ons at 12-15 mtrs. Thresher sharks are available to see all year through. I The highest possibility to see them in the shallow is from N June-December. G
Whale Sharks visit Fuvahmulah all year round. The F probability of sigh ngs is much higher from January – May. Schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks are U also common in Fuvahmulah waters. The probability of V sigh ngs is higher between November to April. Silver p sharks are also a regular feature in these A waters. And for big schools the best season is Jan- H March. M U L A H Located within 15 minutes' walk of Dhadimagi Kilhi, Veyli Residence Maldives Fuvahmulah apartment S features a free car park, a restaurant and a storage room. The guest house is made up of 10 rooms. T A Y
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F U V A H M U L A H Featuring a sunny balcony, the room includes free Wi-Fi, hea ng and a private safe. The apartment rooms also feature an adapted bathroom and a sunny pa o. There are hypo-allergenic pillows, foam pillows and down pillows available. Bathroom ameni es comprise a hairdryer, free toiletries and towels as well as a bathtub, a walk-in shower, a bidet and a sink. An electric ke le and a fridge are also provided for your convenience. Fuvahmulah airport is at a distance of 5 km from the property. Baandaara Kilhi is within a 15 minute walk and the center of Fuvahmulah is a 10 minute walk away. I 01st February 2020 Arrive at Gan Airport 0830 am and transfer via speed boat to Fuvahmulah Check in to our Room – one check out dive if feasible. T I 02nd February to 06th February 2020 – 3 dives a day with one dive at “Tigers Zoo” N 07th February 2020 Two morning dives E 08th February 2020 transfer early morning by speedboat to take our flight back home R A R Y
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