Indian Ocean
Maldives — Mauritius — Sri Lanka — Seychelles — Madagascar India
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S SRI LANKA As a pioneer in luxury journeys Wildlife Safari has spent over forty five years creating unique luxury travel experiences and journeys. We are authentic and traditional specialists in the destinations we Africa MALDIVES offer our clients. The Wildlife Safari story began in Nairobi, Kenya from where this family owned and operated company grew into a global business with a portfolio to destinations covering Africa, Indian Ocean and India. Our expertise extends to a vast EQUATOR spectrum of travel experiences from luxury safaris to idyllic escapes, romantic honeymoons and family holidays. The Wildlife Safari team of Indian Ocean experts are always LAMU Indian Ocean keen to share their knowledge and experience to guide you to the finest resorts, boutique hotels, remote hideaways and SEYCHELLES private islands to find one that is perfect for you. Meticulous planning goes into every aspect of your Wildlife Safari holiday ZANZIBAR as we will take care of every detail of your entire itinerary. From the most comfortable style of travel, the special places you will visit, the remarkable people you will meet, the unexpected experiences along the way all add up to the difference in everything we do. COMORES
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wildlifesafari.com.au Cover image: Vakkaru, Maldives Indian Ocean Island Experiences
The islands of the Indian Ocean have become an exotic melting pot of many peoples and cultures. Persian and Chinese traders sailed the monsoon winds across the Indian Ocean to Africa in search of exotic treasures, spices and slaves. Later Portuguese, Dutch, French and English explorers traversed the Indian Ocean to trade and establish their colonial empires.
At Wildlife Safari we have been assisting our clients discover the exotic allure of Africa, islands of the Indian Ocean and India for over forty five years. We have personally selected the most desirable resorts, hideaways and hotels on the islands of Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. Our team of Indian Ocean experts have travelled to every island in search of the finest beach resorts, hotels, villas and spa retreats for your idyllic island holiday, family holiday, wedding or honeymoon. The most difficult part is choosing where to go but once you have made your reservation with Wildlife Safari rest assured your arrangements will work seamlessly.
One thing is certain, the Indian Ocean has something for everyone.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 3 Welcome to the Indian Ocean
TRAVEL IN STYLE RESORT RATING JEWELS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN Wildlife Safari will always include return PRIVATE vehicle There is no official star rating for resorts of the Indian Ocean Combine a holiday in Maldives, Mauritius or the Seychelles transfer to your resort in Mauritius and the Seychelles. so to assist in making the best choice we have created our with another Indian Ocean island destination for the trip Arriving at your island destination after an international flight own guide based on the resort facilities and our personal of a lifetime. Experience the colour and vibrant culture of which usually entails a long flight from Australia, it is very experience. Please use our guide to assist in choosing Sri Lanka with a resort island stay at a luxury resort in the reassuring to receive a warm wide welcome by our meet and your special place to stay or simply ask Wildlife Safari to Maldives or the Seychelles or combine a Kenya safari with greet in the arrivals hall. You will be personally escorted to your recommend a resort just perfect for you. days full of exceptional game viewing with a relaxing stay on vehicle and your driver will transfer you directly to your resort. a pristine beach in Zanzibar. End an exceptional adventure in ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ A private vehicle transfer eliminates long and tedious coach Madagascar in search of the lemur and other exotic creatures or shuttle bus transfers where other guests are dropped off at Exceptional accommodation providing the finest facilities with a relaxing stay at a resort in Mauritius. The Indian various hotels along the way to your resort. Arriving in style by with the highest level of service. Ocean combinations are endless. Wildlife Safari are experts private vehicle is the perfect beginning to your Indian Ocean ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ in creating exceptional holidays and our custom designed island holiday. Luxury accommodation providing an excellent range of Jewels of the Indian Ocean itineraries offer a vast choice of exotic options. Check out pages 52 to 54 for our selection of For transfers in the Maldives a return shared transfer by resort facilities with outstanding service. wonderful combinations or ask us to custom design your own boat, sea plane or domestic flight is included. The style of your ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ unique luxury holiday. transfer will depend on the location of your island resort. We can Deluxe accommodation providing a very good range of easily arrange a private resort boat or exclusive sea plane charter facilities and highest standard of service. on request. OTHER ISLANDS – OTHER RESORTS For our private journeys in Sri Lanka and Madagascar your Wildlife Safari can also arrange your holiday or private SPECIAL OFFERS chauffeur guide is with you for your entire journey and will be journey to other Indian Ocean islands – Reunion, Rodrigues, there to warmly welcome you on your arrival. Many resorts release special offers with promotional rates, Mozambique, Zanzibar and Lamu – as well as holidays at special deals and bonus offers at various times. We regularly resorts in Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles that are not receive STAY/PAY offers, early bird booking offers, anniversary featured in this brochure. Our team of Indian Ocean specialists GUEST ROOM CATEGORY offers along with other promotional deals of additional benefits, can also custom design a personal private journey to Sri Lanka Why not upgrade to a higher room category for the luxury of meal plans and room upgrades. Contact Wildlife Safari or ask or Madagascar. more space and room to move, or indulge in the luxury of an your travel consultant to ensure you receive the best holiday overwater villa for the extra privacy of your own private pool, or package price at the resort of your choice. simply splurge and stay in a private villa with your own personal butler and private chef. Make the most of it. It’s your holiday!
4 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES LEGEND
bike
diving
fishing FAMILY HOLIDAYS WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS golf The Indian Ocean is a superb holiday destination for kids of all Wildlife Safari will take care of all the arrangements to ensure ages. Family holidays should be an adventure with lots of fun your wedding is a truly memorable occasion and very special kite surfing for everyone and most resorts on Mauritius, Maldives and day. Our expert staff have the experience to guide you to the motorised water sports the Seychelles offer free KIDS CLUBS which are not just a perfect resort with our partner resorts providing wedding baby sitting service but offer professionally trained staff who coordinators to assist with the legal necessities and the non motorised water sports are always on hand. In addition, a selection of resorts have important arrangements from location and set up, flowers, TEENS CLUBS to entertain from morning to night. Resorts will photography and all the arrangements required to make your snorkelling also provide a baby sitting service and many KIDS CLUBS can wedding a very special event. We can arrange honeymoon take care of your children while you enjoy dinner. delights with extra touches including room upgrades, fresh surfing fruit, flowers, champagne, romantic turn down and even private tennis candlelit dinners set on a beach. waterskiing A wedding in the Maldives is not legally recognised in Australia however our team can easily arrange a special blessing yoga ceremony at your resort. dive centre
SPA entertainment Everybody deserves to be pampered and what better to treat fitness centre yourself than to indulge at a spa on a breathtakingly beautiful island in some of the world’s most amazing locations. Whether guest lounge you choose the paradise islands of the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius or other exotic Indian Ocean island destinations the kids club spa is a sanctuary of calm and you are guaranteed an unrivalled outdoor cinema experience of breathtaking beauty and complete luxury.
Wildlife Safari has the experts who are happy to provide you spa with all the advice you will need in choosing the resort with a teens club spa that is just perfect for you.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 5 Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Gili Lankanfushi LUX* North Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort Male Atoll MALE Kanuhura Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Soneva Jani COMO Cocoa Island The Residence NORTH MALE ATOLL OZEN by Maldives GNYAVIYANI ATOLL Maldives Atmosphere COMO Maalifushi LAAMU LHAVIYANI ATOLL Kurumba at Maadhoo ATOLL Anantara Kihavah SOUTH MALE Maldives Villas ATOLL
NOONU ATOLL Miliadhoo Island Oblu Select at Sangeli Baros GAAFU ALIFU ATOLL Like exotic gems scattered across the Velassaru Niyama Atmosphere Amilla Fushi Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Huvafen Lily Beach Private Islands HAA ALIFU ATOLL Kanifushi Soneva Fushi Fushi Six Senses blue velvet of the Indian Ocean, the Coco Bodu Hithi Resort & Spa Maldives Laamu ADDU at Huvahendhoo 1,192 coral and sand islands of the SHAVIYANI ATOLL The Nautilus Coco Prive Kandima THAA ATOLL ATOLL Dhigali Constance LUX* South Maldives cover over a million square Kuda Hithi Halaveli Ari Atoll Finolhu kilometres that cross the equator just FAAFU DHAALU west of Sri Lanka. RAA ATOLL BAA ATOLL ATOLL ATOLL NORTH ARI SOUTH ARI The origins of the 26 atolls is lost in ancient ATOLL ATOLL history, with records indicating the islands St Regis Maldives Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu may have been inhabited over 5,000 years. Vommuli Resort Recent history shows the Maldives as part Vakkaru Conrad of an important trade route between east Maldives and west, settled by peoples from all over Constance Moofushi Rangali Island the world who left a strong influence on the people, their religion and culture. Palm fringed islands with sparkling white powder soft beaches, aquamarine lagoons, Each idyllic tropical island PRICING crystal clear warm waters surrounded by coral reefs with one of the world’s most is home to one resort Each private island resort is a tropical Our brochure pricing aims to provide an breathtaking views of underwater life…if this paradise where you will enjoy all the indication of the cost based on a 6 night stay is your idea of a tropical paradise, then you privacy and amenities you expect during low season. Low season generally have discovered the magic of the Maldives. from a luxury resort. A dreamy holiday falls between the months of May to October paradise where you can laze under the while shoulder and high season mostly The most difficult part of your Maldives sun, hang in a hammock, swim, dive, runs from November to April. Our prices holiday is deciding which island to call your fish, snorkel to look at spectacular are based on 2 persons sharing in the room island home. To make your decision less coral reefs, dine on a sand bank, dine category stated, breakfast (or all meals if the challenging, Wildlife Safari has personally under the sea, go cruising or happily featured resort is an All Inclusive property) selected the finest resorts for your surrender to the simple pleasures of and return transfers (resort boat, seaplane or memorable island holiday. doing nothing at all. domestic flight). International airfares are NOT included. International flights, extra nights, other room categories child pricing and single supplement are available on request.
6 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Gili Lankanfushi LUX* North Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort Male Atoll MALE Kanuhura Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Soneva Jani COMO Cocoa Island The Residence NORTH MALE ATOLL OZEN by Maldives Atmosphere GNYAVIYANI ATOLL LHAVIYANI ATOLL Kurumba COMO Maalifushi LAAMU at Maadhoo ATOLL Anantara Kihavah SOUTH MALE Maldives Villas ATOLL
NOONU ATOLL Miliadhoo Island Oblu Select at Sangeli Baros GAAFU ALIFU ATOLL Velassaru Niyama Atmosphere Amilla Fushi Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Huvafen Lily Beach Private Islands HAA ALIFU ATOLL Kanifushi Soneva Fushi Fushi Six Senses Coco Bodu Hithi Resort & Spa Maldives Laamu ADDU at Huvahendhoo SHAVIYANI ATOLL The Nautilus Coco Prive Kandima THAA ATOLL ATOLL Dhigali Constance LUX* South Kuda Hithi Halaveli Ari Atoll Finolhu FAAFU DHAALU RAA ATOLL BAA ATOLL ATOLL ATOLL NORTH ARI SOUTH ARI
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St Regis Maldives S Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Vommuli Resort N Vakkaru
Conrad W Maldives Constance Moofushi Rangali Island
GETTING TO YOUR ISLAND RESORT Resort Boat Seaplane Flight Domestic Flight The style in which you travel to your resort Resort boat transfers depart from the main A scenic seaplane flight to a resort located Several local islands have a domestic airport will depend on the location of your island jetty on Hulhule Island. No matter what time in the outer atolls can only be taken during which provide the type of transfer to island resort. Island resorts located in the inner of day or night your flight lands you can daylight hours. If your international flight resorts in the far outer atolls. On arrival atolls are accessed by a resort boat transfer immediately transfer to your island resort. arrives late at night you will need to spend at Velana International Airport our resort from Velana International Airport, outer atolls your first night at a hotel on Male, or at a representative will personally escort you to On arrival at Velana International Airport you are reached by a scenic seaplane flight while nearby resort and take the seaplane flight on the domestic terminal. Waiting time for your will be met by our resort representative and the far outer atolls are reached by domestic the following day. domestic flight is always kept to a minimum. flight followed by a resort boat transfer. escorted to the jetty for your transfer. On arrival at Velana International Airport On landing at the local island domestic airport All international flights land on Hulhule Island you will be met by our resort representative our resort representative will meet and escort just a short dhoni ride to Male, the capital of who will assist you to the lounge at the you to the jetty for your resort boat transfer the Republic of Maldives. On arrival at Velana seaplane terminal Island to wait for your and the final stage of your journey. International Airport you will be met by our flight to your resort. resort representative who will confirm details of your resort transfer and personally assist you with your transfer.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 7 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
KIHAVAH HURAVALHI ISLAND – BAA ATOLL Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, is a secluded island hideaway of stand alone beach and over water villas with their own private pool in the blissful Baa Atoll with the famous Hanifaru Bay on your doorstep. With one, two and three bedroom villas on the unspoilt beach or sitting over the iridescent turquoise lagoon this idyllic island is a haven for honeymooners and families. Dining options are vast and various where you can dip you toes in the powder soft sand at Plates, enjoy Sea.Fire.Salt.Sky with over water and under water choices or Manzaru for pool side Mediterranean dining.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 35 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport OR 20 minutes domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport followed by a 25 minute resort boat transfer. BEACH Beach Pool Villa, Sunset Beach Pool Villa, Deluxe Beach Pool Villa, Family Beach Pool Villa, (2br) Beach Pool Residence, (3br) Beach Pool Residence, (4br) Beach Pool Residence OVER WATER Over Water Pool Villa, Sunset Over Water Pool Villa, (2br) Over Water Pool Residence ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Stargaze from SKY rooftop bar while sipping cocktails FROM $4885.00 PER PERSON inspired by the galaxy Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Beach Pool Villa, breakfast daily at Plates restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return resort seaplane transfers, access to Anantara seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges. BONUS – Lunch & Dinner daily
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
8 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au COMO Cocoa Island
MAKUNUFUSHI – SOUTH MALE ATOLL COMO Cocoa Island is an intimate private island hideaway to relax, unwind and generally do very little. Designed to resemble the traditional Maldivian boat, the white on white over water dhoni suites are unique. Enjoy a private sundeck with a panoramic ocean setting along with direct access to the aquamarine lagoon. With an exceptional house reef and a blissful Shambhala Spa the island is your perfect slice of paradise.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 40 minutes by resort boat from Velana International Airport OVER WATER Dhoni Suite, Dhoni Loft Suite, Loft Villa, (1br) Villa, (2 br) COMO Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $3265.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Dhoni Suite, breakfast daily at Ufaa restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return resort boat transfers, government taxes & associated charges. BONUS – Lunch or Dinner daily
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 9 Gili Lankanfushi
LANKANFUSHI – NORTH MALE ATOLL At Gili Lankanfushi every guest suite and villa sits above the expansive crystal clear lagoon, generously spaced along the jetties which branch out from the small coral island. The spacious guest rooms, designed in a way to offer maximum privacy, are built from sustainable materials and furnished with lots of soft and natural textiles. Gili Lankanfushi offers a true barefoot island experience yet with all the comforts you would expect to find in a luxury resort.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 20 minutes by resort boat from Velana International Airport OVER WATER Villa Suite, Gili Lagoon Villa, Residence, Crusoe Residence, Gili Lagoon Residence, (2br) Family Villa, , (4br) The Private Reserve ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
The Private Reserve The Private Reserve is the biggest over water villa in the Maldives. Only accessible by boat this palatial and utterly lavish living space in the middle of the lagoon enjoys uninterrupted 360° views of the Indian Ocean. The five unit building is designed in classic FROM $4295.00 PER PERSON Gili rustic chic and sits 500 metres from Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Villa Suite, breakfast the main island. The nearest villa is over daily at Main restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return resort boat 300 metres away so rest assured you will transfers, government taxes & associated charges. enjoy absolute privacy. BONUS – Dinner daily
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
10 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Constance Halaveli
HALAVELI ISLAND – NORTH ARI ATOLL Constance Halaveli is a seriously stylish island hideaway in a unique private island location. Blending architectural elements to reflect a Dhoni, the traditional Maldivian boat combines with contemporary elegance. The resort offers overwater villas with plunge pools and sun terrace individually spaced on the long jetty and spacious beach villas with private pool in tropical gardens are dotted among the mature coconut palms.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 25 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport BEACH Beach Villa, (2br) Family Beach Villa, (2br) Double Storey Beach Villa, (3br) Presidential Villa OVER WATER Water Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Naturally elegant and seriously stylish FROM $3260.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Water Villa, breakfast daily at Jahaz restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return seaplane transfers, access to Constance seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 11 Six Senses Laamu
OLHUVELI ISLAND – LAAMU ATOLL Six Senses Laamu lies in splendid isolation as the only resort in the remote Laamu Atoll. The eco-friendly all wood villas are luxurious in every way, spaced along a stretch of white unspoilt beach or sit perched on stilts over the expansive turquoise lagoon. With an emphasis on natural materials the guest villas have been sympathically designed to complement the stunning beauty of this lush tropical island.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 50 minutes domestic flight from Velana International Airport to Kadhdhoo Airport followed by a 15 minute resort boat transfer BEACH Lagoon Beach Villa, Ocean Beach Villa, Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool, Ocean Beach Villa with Pool, Beach Family Villa with Pool, (2br) Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool, (2br) Ocean Beach Villa with Pool OVERWATER Lagoon Water Villa, Ocean Water Villa, Laamu Water Villa, Sunset Laamu Water Villa, Ocean Water Villa with Pool, Laamu Water Villa with Pool, Sunset Laamu Water Villa with Pool ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
The only luxury resort in the remote Laamu Atoll FROM $4065.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Lagoon Water Villa, beakfast daily at Longitude restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return domestic flight & resort boat transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
12 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Milaidhoo Island
MILAIDHOO ISLAND – BAA ATOLL Sitting in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Milaidhoo is a small and naturally beautiful island. The superbly designed resort will make you feel like you are miles from anywhere, even your fellow island guests. Your private villa, situated on the beach or on stilts above the sparkling waters has its own infinity pool and spacious terrace. If you do decide to venture further than your private villa there are three exceptional restaurants, main pool, sand bar while on one side of the island is a vibrant house reef with incredible numbers of fish species and on the other side a lagoon for swimming. Children over the age of nine are warmly welcomed on Milaidhoo Island.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 35 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport OR 20 minute domestic flight from Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Airport followed by a 15 minute resort boat transfer BEACH Beach Pool Villa, Beach Residence OVERWATER Water Pool Villa, Ocean Residence ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $7725.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Water Pool Villa, breakfast & dinner daily at Ocean restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return seaplane transfers, access to Milaidhoo seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 13 Amilla Fushi
FINOLHAS ISLAND – BAA ATOLL Amilla Fushi is a visually striking out of the ordinary resort. Combining crisp cool whites and clean lines in a contemporary design the resort is situated in the picture perfect UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Baa Atoll. This hideaway offers a vast choice in island homes which float over the ocean or sit among the swaying coconut palms along the white powder soft beach.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 30 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport OR 20 minutes by domestic flight from Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Airport followed by a 10 minute resort boat transfer BEACH Beach House, (2br) Beach House, Wellness Tree House, (4br) Beach Residence, (6br) The Amilla Estate (8 br) The Great Beach Residence OVER WATER Ocean Reef House, Lagoon House with Sunset View, Ocean Lagoon House, (2br) Ocean Lagoon House ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $4435.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in an Ocean Reef House, breakfast daily at Fresh restaurant or Baazaar bar, meet & greet on arrival, return seaplane transfers, access to seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges. BONUS – Dinner daily, one spa treatment per person
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
14 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Vakkaru
VAKKARU ISLAND – BAA ATOLL Vakkaru, is the latest resort to join the collection of luxury resorts in the Baa Atoll within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The idyllic island retreat offers pared-down luxury accommodation with powder soft sand, established coconut palms surrounded by warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean. Experience nature at its best as you snorkel around protected reefs and discover the diverse marine life. Excursions further out can easily be arranged for an up-close encounter with the gentle giants of the sea, the manta rays and whale sharks.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 30 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport OR 20 minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport followed by a 35 minute resort boat transfer BEACH Beach Bungalow, Beach Villa, Beach Family Pool Villa, Beach Pool Suite, Deluxe Beach Pool Suite, (2br) Beach Villa OVER WATER Over Water Villa, Over Water Family Villa,Over Water Pool Suite, (4br) Over Water Pool Residence ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Pristine perfection. FROM $4525.00 PER PERSON An oasis of barefoot luxury Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Beach Bungalow, breakfast daily at Amaany restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return seaplane transfers, access to Vakkaru seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories & single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 15 The Residence Maldives
FALHUMAAFUSHI – GAAFU ALIFU ATOLL The Residence Maldives is a secluded island retreat in the remote and unspoilt Gaafu Alifu Atoll located on the fringe of one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world where unexplored dive sites wait to be discovered. A stylish retreat of classic luxury the elegant interiors blend with traditional Maldivian architecture where spacious beach villas offer guests a perfect ‘toes in the sand’ experience while the over water villas sit along the wooden jetties over the sparkling waters.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 55 minutes by domestic flight from Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Airport followed by a 7 minute resort boat transfer BEACH Beach Villa, Beach Pool Villa, (2br) Beach Pool Villa OVER WATER Water Villa, Water Pool Villa, Deluxe Water Pool Villa, (2br) Water Pool Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $2495.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5* nights twin share accommodation in a Beach Villa, breakfast daily at The Dining Room restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return domestic flight & resort boat transfers, government taxes & associated charges. BONUS – *Stay for 7 nights & pay for 5 nights
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
16 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au COMO Maalifushi
MAALIFUSHI ISLAND – THAA ATOLL COMO Maalifushi is the only resort located in the pristine Thaa Atoll tucked far away in the southwest of the Maldives. With over water villas and beach suites of understated luxury the resort is the ultimate away-from-it-all spot for families, couples, surfers and divers. Journey to nearby uninhabited islands for diving while keen surfers can take advantage of excellent surf breaks.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 60 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport BEACH Garden Room, Beach Suite, Beach Villa, (2br) Beach Suite, (2br) Beach House, (2br) Beach Villa, (2br) Maalifushi Beach Villa, (4br) COMO Residence OVER WATER Water Suite, Water Villa,(2br) Maalifushi Water Villa, (2br) COMO Villa Lavadhoo Private Island ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES The tiny uninhabited island of Lavadhoo is a mere 10 minutes away by resort boat or you may decide to kayak across to spend the day playing Robinson Crusoe with a big dose of COMO style. Allow your private butler and chef to serve a gourmet picnic or a seafood barbeque FROM $4125.00 PER PERSON with beverages from the bar. Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Beach Suite, breakfast daily at Madi restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return seaplane transfers, access to COMO seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges. BONUS – Lunch or Dinner daily
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 17 Baros
BAROS ISLAND – NORTH MALE ATOLL A picturesque tropical island, Baros is an easy boat ride from the island capital of Male. The established gardens of coconut palms, bougainvillea and hibiscus are fringed by a white, talcum powder soft beach. Sandy paths wind their way through the lush gardens to spacious thatched roof beach villas while wooden jetties branch out from the island to the delightful over water villas. So very close is the brilliantly colourful house reef perfect for snorkelling in delightfully warm and crystal clear tropical waters.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 25 minutes by resort boat from Velana International Airport BEACH Deluxe Villa, Baros Villa, Baros Pool Villa, Baros Premium Pool Villa, Baros Residence OVERWATER Water Villa, Water Pool Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $2635.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Deluxe Villa, breakfast daily at Lime restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return resort boat transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
18 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
VOMMULI ISLAND – DHAALU ATOLL The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort brings the iconic St Regis brand with its legendary service to the Maldives. Taking its design cues from the aquamarine lagoon and underwater life the resort introduces a dramatic whale shark inspired signature bar, manta ray shaped overwater villas, a conch shell boutique and a lobster look spa. Interiors are sophisticated and feature shades of cream, cobalt with a touch of chartreuse. The family villas line the beachfront and appear as a fleet of dhonis heading out to sea, with the largest villa, the John Jacob Astor Estate is named after the person who built the original St Regis hotel in New York.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport BEACH Garden Villa with Pool, Beach Villa with Pool, (2br) Family Villa with Pool, (2br) Beach Suite with Pool, (3br) Caroline Astor Estate OVER WATER Overwater Villa with Pool, Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool, Overwater St Regis Suite, (3br) John Jacob Astor Estate ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $5345.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Garden Villa with Pool, breakfast daily at ALBA restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return seaplane transfers, Access to The St Regis Vommuli Maldives seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges. BONUS – USD100 per person food & beverage credit per stay
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 19 Soneva Jani
MEDHUFARU LAGOON – NOONU ATOLL What sets Soneva Jani apart from other Maldives resorts is that it sits inside an exceptional lagoon and consists of a cluster of five islands. Off the largest island is a lengthy and curvy jetty with extraordinarily spacious over water villas with pool, (several feature a water slide from the top deck straight into the lagoon) while the beach villa is hidden amongst screw pine and banyan trees. Another island is home to The Gathering, a three storey overwater structure and hub for the dining, spa, library and unique observatory. And three islands remain untouched, so there is always somewhere to play castaway!
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 40 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport BEACH (3br) Island Reserve, (4br) Island Reserve OVER WATER Water Retreat, (2br) Water Retreat, Island, (3br) Water Retreat, (4br) Water Reserve ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $6895.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Water Retreat, breakfast daily at So Fresh restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return resort seaplane transfers, access to Soneva seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories & single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives
20 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Kanuhura
KANUHURA ISLAND – LHAVIYANI ATOLL A unique hideaway set across three private islands consisting of Kanuhura, one of the largest islands in the Maldives and two deserted tropical islands. The elegant beach villas are scattered along the sunrise and sunset sides of the island and where possible hand crafted woods, natural materials and soft colours feature in the furnishings and interior touches.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 40 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport BEACH Beach Bungalow, Beach Villa, Beach Pool Villa, Retreat Beach Pool Villa, (2br) Grand Beach Villa, (2br) Grand Beach Pool Villa, (2br) Retreat Grand Beach Pool Villa, (3br)Retreat Family Beach Pool Villa, (3br) Sanctuary Pool Villa, (3br) The Royal Garden Mansion OVER WATER Water Villa, Water Pool Villa Island Escapes ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES Guests can take a short resort boat ride or even swim across to the secluded Jehunuhura Island to explore and dine on grilled delights at Drift Island Grill Kitchen. Head across to sister island Masleggihurra with a picnic hamper for an exclusive FROM $2625.00 PER PERSON deserted island getaway. Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Beach Bungalow, breakfast daily at A Mano restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return seaplane transfers, access to Kanuhura seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges. BONUS – Dinner daily
Extra nights, other room categories & single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Maldives
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 21 Ozen by Atmosphere at Maadhoo
MAADHOO ISLAND – SOUTH MALE ATOLL A unique all inclusive resort OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo is the perfect blend of contemporary design and traditional Maldivian charm. From the moment your resort boat arrives at the welcome pavilion you know have arrived in a special place. All guest villas face due east and west to offer stunning sunrises and even more amazing sunset views. Spread across sandy islands a wooden jetty of over water Wind Villas curves across the turquoise waters while the Earth Villas hide among the tropical foliage yet so close to the clear tropical waters.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 45 minutes by resort boat from Velana International Airport BEACH Earth Villa, Earth Villa with pool, (2br) Earth Family Suite OVER WATER Wind Villa, Wind Villa with pool, (3br) Ozen Water Suite ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $3820.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in an Earth or Wind Villa, breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, premium alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages, one spa or open water dive per person, meet & greet on arrival, return resort boat transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
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22 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Constance Moofushi
MOOFUSHI – SOUTH ARI ATOLL The island resort of Constance Moofushi is located on the tip of South Ari Atoll a region rich with underwater life and widely regarded as one of the best dive locations in the Maldives. With spectacular lagoons and a sugar white beach guests enjoy barefoot luxury and excellent value as the resort is all inclusive.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 30 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport BEACH Beach Villa OVER WATER Water Villa, Senior Water Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $3130.00 PER PERSON Includes: 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Beach Villa, breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, premium alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages, meet & greet on arrival, return seaplane transfers, access to Constance seaplane lounge, government taxes & associated charges.
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wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 23 Mauritius
An idyllic island in the Indian Ocean, STAY SOMEWHERE SPECTACULAR 20° south of the equator, with coral The Wildlife Safari collection of luxury resorts Tantalising cuisine, colourful culture beaches and warm azure waters has been personally selected by our team protected by a series of coral reefs that of dedicated and passionate Indian Ocean and desirable resorts. virtually surround the island to form experts. Mauritius is home to some of the shallow lagoons. world’s most desirable resorts and our portfolio of resorts is based on personal Situated at the trading crossroads of the experience and intimate knowledge of the Indian Ocean the island was first visited by destination and the resorts. We carefully Arab and Chinese traders. The island was consider each property for their location, subsequently claimed by the Portuguese, quality, cuisine, appeal and value. Dutch and French, eventually occupied by the British before gaining its independence ARRIVAL LOUNGE in 1968. The island’s volcanic origins are Ask Wildlife Safari to include access to the evident in its landscape with lofty craggy airport YU Lounge. For a supplement your peaks and extinct craters towering above arrival experience is totally seamless as the ancient palms. Today the scenery is YU Lounge takes care of the collection of dominated by fields of sugar cane imported your luggage and passport control while you th by the Dutch in the late 16 century. The have time to refresh after your long flight with population of just over one million people is a glass of champagne or two! a vibrant and cosmopolitan blend of African, European, Asian, and Indian and this exotic TRANSFER IN STYLE fusion is reflected in the island’s tantalising cuisine and colourful culture. Wildlife Safari provides return private vehicle transfers to your resort. For that extra luxury A perfect year round destination, Mauritius and comfort, you may choose to upgrade to can be enjoyed on its own, in combination our legendary Jaguar transfer or enjoy the thrill with a safari on the African continent or with of a private helicopter transfer. a stay on a near Indian Ocean island. The island offers an impressive array of activities with championship golf courses, diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, a generous range of complimentary water sports, kids clubs, teen clubs, wellness retreats and spas with the highest level of service and warm hospitality.
24 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au VILLAS DISCOVER MORE THAN ONE ISLAND Mauritius offers an intimate selection of Rodrigues. private villas. A stay in a villa is an excellent A dependency of Mauritius, Rodrigues is to Zilwa Attitude alternative for families or group of friends the east of Mauritius and easily reached on Paradise Cove who desire privacy, want lots of space and a scheduled daily flight. Little known Royal Palm Beachcomber LU * Grand Gaube the comforts of a furnished private residence. Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa Rodrigues offers an unforgettable Trou aux Biches Beachcomber There are many individual villas adjoining a introduction to idyllic island life offering Golf Resort & Spa resort and combine the privacy and freedom a selection of modest resorts. of your own villa yet with the additional advantage of access to the resorts facilities Reunion. Le Meridien Ile Maurice Constance Prince Maurice and amenities, restaurants, spa and access Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa Reunion, the southernmost department The Oberoi Long Beach to all the land and water activities. Please ask of France, is one of the world’s last One&Only Le Saint Geran PORT LOUIS for details. remaining colonial possessions and sits The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Constance Belle Mare Plage east of Madagascar with Mauritius and the PRICING The Residence Mauritius Seychelles as its nearest neighbours. Reunion LU * Belle Mare Our brochure pricing aims to provide an is enchanting with mountains dominating the indication of the cost based on a six night island and rainforests along the coast. Mauritius stay (late check out is included at certain The island was once a vast volcano which La Pirogue resorts) during low season. Low season Sugar Beach Shangri La s Le Touessrok collapsed to leave an immense and jagged Resort & Spa generally falls between the months of May Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa to September. interior with three cirques (valleys). Mafate Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa and Salazie are virtually inaccessible and St Regis Mauritius Resort Costs are based on two persons sharing in can only be reached by hikers or by scenic LU * Le Morne Airport the room category stated, and include return helicopter. While the third cirque, Cilaos with Shandrani Beachcomber private vehicle transfers, breakfast daily its quaint town is accessable by road. Heritage Le Telfair Resort & Spa (all meals if the featured resort is All Inclusive). Heritage The Villas Reunion has the reputation as a nature Heritage Awali International airfares are NOT included. destination, however the island does offer Tamassa Extra nights, other room categories, child a selection of beach resorts. Reunion Shanti Maurice pricing and single supplement are available combines perfectly with Mauritius, N on request. Madagascar or the Seychelles for the ideal Indian Ocean island holiday. W E
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wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 25 Shanti Maurice
ST FELIX – SOUTH COAST Situated in St Felix on the unspoilt southern coast the resort spreads across acres of fragrant tropical gardens offering uninterrupted panoramic views of the surrounding sugar cane fields and across the ocean to the offshore reefs. Guest rooms have been designed with careful consideration to privacy with the Junior Suites, Luxury Villas and the ultra-spacious Luxury Suite Villas enjoying a superb beachfront location.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 40 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Junior Suite, Luxury Pool Villa, Beachfront Suite Pool Villa, (2br) Luxury Suite Pool Villa, (2br) Shanti Pool Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Escape to the sanctuary of Shanti Spa, the largest FROM $1515.00 PER PERSON in the Indian Ocean Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Junior Suite Ocean View, breakfast daily at Stars restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
26 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au The Residence Mauritius
BELLE MARE – EAST COAST Inspired by turn of the century Mauritian colonial mansions, The Residence Mauritius is built in the style and tradition of a classic grand plantation house. Situated on the east coast of the island the resort nestles among acres of tropical gardens stretching along Belle Mare beach and is the perfect combination of elegance, luxury and classic comfort.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 50 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Colonial Garden View Room, Colonial Ocean View Room, Colonial Ocean Front Room, Colonial Garden View Junior Suite, Colonial Garden View Senior Suite, Colonial Ocean View Suite, Colonial Ocean Front Suite ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $1805.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Colonial Garden View Room, late check out, breakfast & dinner daily at The Dining Room restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 27 One&Only Le Saint Geran
POINTE DE FLACQ – EAST COAST The iconic One&Only Le Saint Geran is the ultimate resort hideaway renowned for its exquisite sense of style and elegant luxury. The established and distinguished resort sits on a private peninsula surrounded by tropical gardens with a sheltered lagoon cove on one side and a tranquil bay on the other. The resort is perfect for both families and couples with its exceptional service in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 60 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Lagoon Room, Ocean Room, Beachfront Room, Beachfront Junior Suite, Ocean Suite, Beachfront Suite, (2br) Ocean Suite, (2br) Beach Front Suite, (3br) Beachfront Suite, (2br) Villa One ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
The legendary “Grand Dame” FROM $2295.00 PER PERSON is the style icon of Mauritius Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Lagoon Room, breakfast daily at La Terrasse restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges. BONUS – Dinner Daily
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
28 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Constance Prince Maurice
POSTE DE FLACQ – NORTH EAST COAST Constance Prince Maurice is one of the finest all suite resorts on Mauritius. Sitting in a tranquil location on an isolated peninsula the resort was named after Prince Maurice van Nassau, a pioneer of the spice trade. Thoughtful touches of spice are found throughout the resort. Dotted along the beach, among the lush tropical gardens and sitting over the private lagoon are the classic and elegant guest suites.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 60 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Junior Suite, Junior Suite Beachfront, Junior Suite on Stilts, Family Suite, Villa on Stilts, Beachfront Villa with Private Pool, (3br) Princely Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $1975.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 Nights twin share accommodation in a Junior Suite, breakfast daily at Archipel restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges, green fees at Legend & Links Golf Courses.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 29 Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel
ANSE LA RAIE – NORTH COAST Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, a retreat in the north of the island close to the vibrant villages of Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux where you will enjoy the best of privacy and seclusion as the resort is reserved only for adult guests. Nestled among tropical gardens and positioned in a sheltered cove with a generous lagoon and distant island views the resort is ideal for couples in search of a secluded hideaway.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 75 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Deluxe Room, Deluxe Premium Room, Club Junior Suite, Club Senior Suite ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Luxury meets romance at this idyllic adults only escape
FROM $1615.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Deluxe Room, breakfast & dinner daily at The Dining Room restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
30 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au The Oberoi
TURTLE BAY – NORTH WEST COAST With an unrivalled location in idyllic Turtle Bay on the quiet north west coast the resort sits nestled among lush tropical gardens while paved pathways lead to a private and elegantly appointed villa. The serene villas are a secluded sanctuary with a private garden and outdoor terrace and combined with exceptional levels of service makes The Oberoi your very own slice of paradise.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 50 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Luxury Pavilion, Luxury Garden Villa, Luxury Villa with Pool, Premier Villa with Pool, Presidential Villa with Pool, (2br) Luxury Villa with Pool, Royal Villa with Pool, (2br) Presidential Villa with Pool, (3br) Royal Villa with Pool ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $2225.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Luxury Pavilion, breakfast daily at The Restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 31 The St Regis Mauritius Resort
LE MORNE – SOUTH WEST COAST The St Regis takes full advantage of its exceptional location sitting directly on the beach facing west to the ocean for a classic sunset against the dramatic Le Morne Brabant mountain. The colonial style Manor House with restaurants, bars, conservatory and library sit at the heart of the resort while the spacious suites are scattered throughout the tropical landscaped gardens. Naturally every guest gets to experience the legendary St Regis Butler Service.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 60 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Junior Suite, Ocean View Junior Suite, Beachfront Junior Suite, Ocean View Manor House Suite, Beachfront St Regis Suite, Ocean View Manor House Grand Suite, Beachfront St Regis Grand Suite, (4br) The St Regis Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $1915.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Junior Suite, breakfast & dinner daily at Le Manoir restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
32 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Constance Belle Mare Plage
BELLE MARE – EAST COAST Located on one of the finest stretches of white sandy beach and nestled among acres of landscaped tropical gardens Constance Belle Mare Plage always delights guests with its impressive choice of restaurants and excellent facilities including two championship golf courses. Guest rooms are set in two storey houses with its own balcony or terrace looking onto the gardens or the white sandy beach.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 60 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Prestige Room, Prestige Beachfront Room, Junior Suite, Beachfront Junior Suite, Deluxe Suite, (2br) Pool Villa, (2br) Beachfront Pool Villa, (3br) Pool Villa, (5br) Presidential Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Enjoy complimentary green fees at Legend and Links FROM $1365.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Prestige Room, Golf Courses breakfast & dinner daily at La Citronnelle or Deer Hunter restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges, unlimited green fees at Legend & Links Golf Courses.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 33 Heritage Awali
BEL OMBRE – SOUTH WEST COAST Awali translates into origin or original in Africa and aptly describes this resort inspired by the rich heritage of African flavours and accents from the architecture with its traditional thatched roofs, to the elegant interiors and special touches dotted throughout the lush tropical gardens. Offering one of the island’s finest All Inclusive package, guests have access to a generous variety of dining options.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 45 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Deluxe Garden View Room, Deluxe Sea View Room, Deluxe Beachfront Room, Sea View Senior Suite, Beach Front Heritage Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $1805.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Deluxe Garden View Room, late check out, breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, premium alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges, green fees at Heritage Golf Course.
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34 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au LUX* Belle Mare
BELLE MARE – EAST COAST Sitting on the exquisite east coast the stylish and contemporary LUX* Belle Mare is filled with vibrancy and the warm hospitality of island life. Enjoy uninterrupted sea views and a breathtaking stretch of the soft sandy beach from your freshly redesigned guest suite. With the island’s largest swimming pool, a poolside ice cream parlour, freshly roasted coffee at Café LUX* and the rustic rum shack the resorts offers something for everyone.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 60 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Junior Suite, Romantic Junior Suite, Pool View Junior Suite, Beach View Junior Suite, Honeymoon Suite, (2br) Family Suite, Ocean Suite, The LUX* Suite, Ocean View Villa, Beachfront Villa, (2br) Prestige Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
FROM $1505.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Junior Suite, breakfast daily at MIXE restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 35 Heritage Le Telfair
BEL OMBRE – SOUTH COAST Heritage Le Telfair has been thoughtfully developed on what was once the Bel Ombre sugar estate. Lying between a tranquil lagoon and the foot of a mountain, the estate spans the Citronniers River and backs onto the Frederica Nature Reserve. Built in a Colonial style the resort offers classic charm with french doors opening onto a private terrace or balcony. Dining options are numerous as guests have access to restaurants at the adjoining Heritage Awali, C Beach Club and the elegant Le Chateau de Bel Ombre while golfers can play on the 18 hole golf course.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 45 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Garden View Suite, Sea View Suite, Beachfront Suite, Garden View Junior Suite, Sea View Junior Suite, Garden View Senior Suite, Sea View Senior Suite, Beachfront Ocean Suite ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
The perfect resort to indulge FROM $1330.00 PER PERSON in a culinary journey Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Garden View Suite, late check out, breakfast daily at Annabella’s restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges, unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Course.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
36 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa
TROU D’EAU DOUCE – EAST COAST Le Touessrok occupies an exceptional location along the sheltered Trou d’Eau Douce Bay. With its contemporary style, outstanding facilities and warm Mauritian hospitality the resort is a perennial favourite for honeymooners, couples and families. It’s just a short boat trip to the resort’s exclusive island hideaway of Ilot Mangénie, with its secluded coves, private cabanas and beach bar and just a boat ride to the island of Ile aux Cerfs for golf, water skiing and water sports.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 60 minutes by private car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport. Ocean View Deluxe Room, Beach Access Deluxe Room, Ocean View Junior Suite Hibiscus Wing, Beach Access Junior Suite Hibiscus Wing, Ocean View Junior Suite Frangipani Wing, Beach Access Junior Suite Frangipani Wing, Deluxe Suite, Shangri-La Suite, (3br) Beach Villa ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
The perfect resort to indulge in a culinary journey FROM $1920.00 PER PERSON Includes: 6 nights twin share accommodation in a Ocean View Deluxe Room, breakfast daily at Le Bazar restaurant, meet & greet on arrival, return private vehicle transfers, government taxes & associated charges, green fees at Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course.
Extra nights, other room categories and single supplement on request. Contact Wildlife Safari for best airfare to Mauritius.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 37 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka sits at the southern tip TRAVEL IN STYLE of India just 3° above the equator. The Cinnamon Air Taxi offers breathtakingly Throughout its captivating history scenic flights to your destination without this tear drop shaped island has the long road journey. The air taxi service been given many names, ancient offers both scheduled and exclusive charter Greek geographers called the island flights with most destinations reached in Taprobane, early Arab traders less than an hour of flying time and takes off from several select locations throughout the referred to the island as Serendib, island. Ask for details. while the Portuguese named it Ceilão and translated into English became Sri Lanka Ceylon. Another name to perfectly Trincomalee Anuradhapura describe Sri Lanka, is paradise. Wildlife Safari has designed a Sigiriya Polonnaruwa Dambulla The island is enchanting, steeped in history series of private journeys to depart Passikudah any day of the week you wish to with its ancient cities and monuments, Kandy sacred Buddhist shrines, national parks, travel. Staying in unique hotels, tea Negombo Airport misty mountains, vast tea and spice planter’s bungalows, boutique hotels COLOMBO Nuwara Eliya plantations, miles of palm fringed sandy and stylish resorts you travel in air beaches, colonial influences and with conditioned comfort in your private Bentota a delightful warmth of its friendly and car accompanied by your English Yala welcoming people. speaking chauffeur guide to show you the many delights of this gem of Galle Sri Lanka is the perfect destination as it an island. Alternatively, Wildlife Safari enjoys a tropical climate being warm and can personally design your own Tangalle humid all year. Generally the best time to private journey to suit your desires N visit is from November to March however the and interests. Cultural Triangle situated in the Dry Zone can also be enjoyed from April to September. W E
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38 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Galle & The Golden Coast
Galle, with its legendary cricket ground, Dutch built walled fort, Galle town and its proximity to palm fringed beaches has become a destination on its own as the express way has greatly reduced travelling time from Colombo. Along the narrow cobblestone streets of Galle Fort are buildings from the Dutch, Portuguese and British colonial eras with many transformed into hotels, galleries, cafes and lifestyle boutiques. Stylish beach retreats along the golden coast with its pink gold beaches fringed with coconut palms offer an idyllic beach stay with easy access if you choose to spend time strolling the fort.
Wildlife Safari’s collection of properties in this intriguing area are selected for their individuality, location, style and service. A stay in Galle Fort or at a beach resort is an easy addition to any private journey for that perfect holiday. The Golden Coast Galle Fort JETWING LIGHTHOUSE – GALLE Designed by Sri Lanka’s celebrated architect, Geoffrey Bawa AMANGALLA – GALLE FORT the hotel sits on a headland overlooking the Indian Ocean. Galle Fort is best explored by foot and Amangalla offers the Inspired by the Dutch fort all guest rooms offer ocean views, best location to explore. Created from a historic colonial wide open spaces, a choice of restaurants, swimming pools, landmark – The New Oriental Hotel – the hotel was completely Serena SPA, and simple yet stylish accommodation. restored to reopen with only 28 rooms, a large pool, The Baths Spa, verandah restaurant, dining room and library. THE FORTRESS RESORT & SPA – KOGGOLA Just a short drive from the historic town of Galle, The Fortress GALLE FORT HOTEL – GALLE FORT sits within tall white washed walled gardens fashioned in Dutch A gracious 17th century Dutch merchant’s villa in the heart of colonial style with contrasting contemporary interiors. Located Galle Fort has been painstakingly restored and converted into on the beach there are five distinctive styles of guest rooms a boutique hotel. It features 4 spacious rooms and 9 suites, all offering garden or ocean views, with a choice of restaurants different in style and lovingly filled with antiques. and Sen SPA.
THE FORT BAZAAR – GALLE FORT CAPE WELIGAMA – WELIGAMA The Fort Bazaar was originally a 17th century merchant’s Cape Weligama peers over a rugged cliff top down to the house on historic Church Street in the centre of Galle Fort. picturesque Weligama Bay. Situated between the Wattas Extensively restored into a contemporary boutique hotel its (gardens) and the Wallawwas (mansions) designed to resemble understated interiors reflect the fort’s Portuguese heritage a typical Sri Lankan village are the stand alone terracotta and features a soft palette of Sri Lankan fabrics, Vietnamese roof spacious villas and suites. The interiors are stylish and handmade tiles, vintage style prints with Moorish touches. contemporary, coloured with Sri Lankan art and furnishings.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 39 Classic Bawa
CLASSIC BAWA – 12 DAYS DAY 6 – GALLE Depart for the town of Galle. Continue along the coast to the Legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa, the respected distinctive Bawa designed resort perched on a rocky headland and inspirational architect excelled in designing in a situated on the outskirts of Galle. natural environment and creating spaces that blend Jetwing Lighthouse Club the inside with the outside. As the founder of Tropical Modernism, Bawa introduced these elements in all DAY 7 – GALLE his designs. Our Classic Bawa private journey stays Today is at leisure to enjoy your resort and discover the hidden at selected resorts from his portfolio, and boutique gems of Bawa’s design. hotels greatly influenced by his style, with ample time Jetwing Lighthouse Club to discover his other works. DAY 8 – WADDUWA Travel to the golden beaches to stay at a Bawa designed resort DAY 1 – NEGOMBO nestled among coconut groves in Wadduwa. A classic example Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where you will of Bawa’s minimalist style with its distinctive long wide FROM $3565.00 PER PERSON receive a warm welcome with private transfer to your boutique corridors, open views and terracotta tiles. hotel regarded as the first Bawa designed resort. The Blue Water Hotel & Spa INCLUDES Jetwing Lagoon • 11 nights accommodation twin share DAY 9 – WADDUWA DAY 2 – DAMBULLA • Breakfast daily A short drive from Wadduwa is Lunuganga, the architect’s • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle with chauffeur guide Depart on your journey heading north to the cultural triangle to country retreat and Brief Gardens, the country home of highly • Entrance fees to monuments, sites & private gardens stay in the Geoffrey Bawa eco hotel built on a raised platform regarded landscape architect and brother, Bevis Bawa. between two massive rock outcrops. The Blue Water Hotel & Spa • All government taxes & associated charges Heritance Kandalama DAY 10 – COLOMBO DEPARTS DAY 3 – DAMBULLA Depart for the capital city to stay in a unique and private hotel, Classic Bawa departs on any day. Start early to climb Sigiriya rock to take in the heavenly maiden situated in the heart of Colombo’s most elite neighbourhood. frescoes, lion paws, panoramic views, visit the museum and Tintagel was previously the private home to three of Sri Lanka’s Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. explore the ancient royal complex. political leaders. Heritance Kandalama Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo DAY 4 – KANDY DAY 11 – COLOMBO Heritance Kandalama Depart for Dambulla cave temple to admire the frescoes and Today enjoy a private sightseeing and delve into Bawa’s Designed by Geoffrey Bawa, Heritance Kandalama is one of colourful statues of Buddha. Continue to Kandy the last capital portfolio of works taking in the new Parliament, Bawa’s house, Sri Lanka’s most visually striking hotels. Set high on the end of of the ancient kings built around a tranquil lake. Seema Malaka and St Brigitte’s Montessori school. Continue a ridge the hotel blends seamlessly into the jungle surroundings The Kandy House to the Gallery Café the former architect’s office and now a offering breathtaking views over the ancient Kandalama tank gallery and cafe. DAY 5 – KANDY (reservoir) to a distant view of Sigiriya rock fortress. The Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo minimalist interiors and the building itself are so cleverly designed Visit the Royal Palace complex, the sacred Temple of the Tooth to blend into the landscape. Guests share the space with wildlife DAY 12 – DEPART and continue to the Royal Botanical Gardens. including monkeys and many migratory birds. The Kandy House Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure.
40 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Sri Lanka in Style
SRI LANKA IN STYLE – 12 DAYS DAY 4 – SIGIRIYA With your chauffeur guide drive to Dambulla cave temple, A journey in d by the sights, sounds and exotic a UNESCO world heritage site to admire the frescoes and flavours of Sri Lanka. Designed to enjoy the island colourful statues of Buddha. at a leisurely pace the private journey provides an Jetwing Vil Uyana excellent overview of the country’s many charms visiting ancient cities, significant monuments, DAY 5 – KANDY the picturesque hill country and the golden sandy Depart for the town of Matale and visit a local spice garden. beaches on the palm fringed coast. Continue to Kandy the last capital of the ancient kings built around a tranquil lake. Stone House FROM $5160.00 PER PERSON DAY 1 – KOTUGODA Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where you will DAY 6 – KANDY INCLUDES receive a warm welcome with private transfer to your hotel. Explore Kandy with its colonial era heritage, Kandy Lake and • 11 nights twin share accommodation The Wallawwa bustling local markets. Later visit the Royal Palace complex • Breakfast daily and the sacred Buddha relic housed in the Temple of the Tooth. DAY 2 – SIGIRIYA • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily at Ceylon Tea Trails Stone House • All beverages at Ceylon Tea Trails After breakfast depart on your Sri Lanka in Style journey • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle with chauffeur guide heading north to the region referred to as the Cultural Triangle. DAY 7 – BOGAWANTALAWA Jetwing Vil Uyana • Galle Fort guided walking tour Depart for the scenic hill country and travel to the quaint town • Entrance fees to monuments & sites of Hatton. Continue to your bungalow in a private tea estate. DAY 3 – SIGIRIYA Ceylon Tea Trails • All government taxes & associated charges Start early to climb Sigiriya rock to take in the panoramic DEPARTS views, visit the museum or explore the ancient royal complex. DAY 8 – BOGAWANTALAWA Travel to Polonnaruwa, a world heritage site to view the ancient Sri Lanka in Style departs on any day. The day begins with bed tea served by your butler. Day at monuments and magnificent stone Buddhas. leisure to relax in your bungalow, visit a working tea factory or Jetwing Vil Uyana explore the estate on one of the many walking trails. Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. Ceylon Tea Trails
DAYS 9–11 – GALLE Depart for the south coast and historic Galle Fort with its Ceylon Tea Trails quaint streets, rich history and impressive rampart. Your Perched at an altitude of 1,250 metres in the heart of the scenic tea boutique villa is situated inside the fort which makes it very country in the Bogawantalawa Valley is a collection of five classic easy to slip out and into the narrow streets to explore the restored colonial era bungalows built for British tea estate managers. shops, galleries and boutiques. The perfect setting to observe life on a working tea estate, each Taru Villas Rampart Street bungalow built between 1890 and 1939, has its own unique charm and as Sri Lanka’s first Relais & Chateaux property, guests enjoy gourmet DAY 12 – DEPART cuisine and excellent service. Each bungalow comes with its own Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. manager, chef, butler and house staff.
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WONDERS OF SRI LANKA – 10 DAYS DAY 3 – DAMBULLA Drive north to Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle to your Geoffrey This private journey takes in many of Sri Lanka’s Bawa designed hotel positioned on the bund of an ancient charms from a walking tour in the bustling capital, 3rd century reservoir. exploring ancient cities and significant monuments, Heritance Kandalama wildlife encounters in a national park and the opportunity to discover the natural beauty of the DAY 4 – DAMBULLA hill and tea growing region. Depart for Sigiriya rock fortress where you can climb the rock fortress to view the heavenly maiden frescoes. Continue to the DAY 1 – COLOMBO ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa the world heritage site to admire the magnificent stone Buddhas. Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where you will Heritance Kandalama receive a warm welcome with private transfer to your hotel. Galle Face Hotel DAY 5 – KANDY
DAY 2 – COLOMBO Today depart for Dambulla, a UNESCO world heritage site and FROM $3095.00 PER PERSON its ancient cave temples. Continue to the picturesque lake town After breakfast depart on a guided walk of Colombo hidden of Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth. INCLUDES gems and explore the historic fort area and the neighbourhood Elephant Stables • 9 nights accommodation twin share of Pettah. • Breakfast daily Galle Face Hotel DAY 6 – YALA • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle with chauffeur guide Travel to the south east coast to remote Yala, the largest • Guided walking tour in Colombo national park in Sri Lanka. • Shared jeep safari game drives in Yala National Park Jetwing Yala • Entrance fees to monuments, sites & national park fees DAY 7 – YALA • All government taxes & associated charges Today you will experience morning and afternoon game DEPARTS viewing drives in Yala National Park by park safari jeep. Wonders of Sri Lanka departs on any day Jetwing Yala
DAYS 8 + 9 – KALUTARA Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. Yala National Park may close during September. After breakfast depart for the south west coast and your resort located on a secluded beachfront with time to enjoy your resort and surroundings. Anantara Kalutara Resort Stay Longer DAY 10 – DEPART Why not stay longer to explore more of Sri Lanka and add a stay Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. in the emerald hills of the tea region at a renovated tea planter’s bungalow or perhaps extend and spend more days on the beach. Ask Wildlife Safari to custom design an itinerary to suit you.
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CULTURAL SOJOURN – 7 DAYS DAY 1 – COLOMBO Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where you will Sri Lanka is extraordinarily rich in archaeological, receive a warm welcome with private transfer to your hotel. cultural and heritage sites. Its early kings built Jetwing Blue significant kingdoms now recognised as World Heritage Sites. Experience the highlights of the DAY 2 – HABARANA country’s rich fascinating history and its religion, After breakfast depart on your journey heading north to the visiting major and lesser known ancient sites, man ancient cultural triangle. made reservoirs and monuments in the area named Cinnamon Lodge Habarana the cultural triangle. DAY 3 – HABARANA Start early to climb Sigiriya rock to take in the panoramic views, visit the museum or explore the ancient royal complex. Travel to Polonnaruwa built as Sri Lanka’s royal medieval capital with its stone statues of Buddha, Temples and Royal Palace ruins. Cinnamon Lodge Habarana FROM $1765.00 PER PERSON DAY 4 – KANDALAMA INCLUDES Morning departure for Dambulla cave monastery and temples • 6 nights accommodation twin share filled with brightly coloured painted statues of Buddha, murals and rock carvings. Continue to the picturesque lake side town • Breakfast daily of Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhala Kings. • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle with chauffeur guide Amaya Hills • Guided walking tour in Colombo • Entrance fees to monuments & sites DAY 5 – COLOMBO • All government taxes & associated charges Depart for the bustling city of Colombo with afternoon at leisure for optional sightseeing, or shopping for local artifacts. DEPARTS Movenpick Hotel Colombo Cultural Sojourn departs on any day. DAY 6 – COLOMBO Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. After breakfast depart on a guided walk tour of the historic part of this lively city with afternoon at leisure. Movenpick Hotel Colombo
DAY 7 – DEPART Tea & Sea Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. Combine the Cultural Sojourn with our Tea & Sea journey to appreciate the best that Sri Lanka can offer. Sri Lanka offers rich variety of magnificent landscapes, natural beauty, cultural charms on an island surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean.
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TEA & SEA – 8 DAYS DAY 1 – NEGOMBO Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where you will The captivating hill country is so refreshing with its receive a warm welcome with private transfer to your hotel. cool climate, spectacular views, misty mountains Jetwing Blue and rolling green hills carpeted in tea plantations dotted with the brilliant colour of the sari wearing tea DAY 2 – KEGALLE pluckers. Spend days appreciating the delights of your After a leisurely breakfast depart on your journey to the misty surroundings, staying in colonial era renovated tea mountains and the hill country to enjoy a stay on a working tea planters’ bungalows. Next head to the south coast to and rubber plantation. relax on a golden beach staying at a stylish resort. Rosyth Estate House
DAY 3 – HAPUTALE Depart on your journey to a tea estate planted by Sir Thomas Lipton, high in the Haputale Hills, to experience the beauty of rural and picturesque Sri Lanka. Thotalagala FROM $3115.00 PER PERSON DAY 4 – HAPUTALE INCLUDES Day at leisure to enjoy your bungalow or explore further and • 7 nights accommodation twin share visit the local temple complex, take walks on the estate or learn • Breakfast daily more about tea on a factory tour. Thotalagala • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily at Thotalagala • All beverages at Thotalagala DAY 5 – BALAPITIYA • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle with chauffeur guide Depart this morning on a scenic drive to the south coast • All government taxes & associated charges arriving at your beachfront boutique resort overlooking the coconut palm fringed beach and the Indian Ocean. DEPARTS Kumu Beach Tea & Sea departs on any day.
DAYS 6 + 7 – BALAPITIYA Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. Relax at your resort or explore the surrounding area on optional sightseeing excursions. Kumu Beach
DAY 8 – DEPART Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. An intoxicating brew of tea plantations to explore
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DAY 6 – PASSIKUDAH EXPLORE SRI LANKA – 13 DAYS Day at leisure to explore your resort or venture out on a hotel Explore Sri Lanka private journey offers a fascinating bike to visit the nearby village. insight to this delightful tropical island taking in Uga Bay many highlights. Beginning in the north travelling to the ancient cities, to the east coast with its brilliant DAY 7 – YALA white sandy beaches, to the tropical jungles with its Travel to the south east coast to Yala, the largest national park wildlife and to the golden beaches in the south ending in Sri Lanka and home to a great diversity of wildlife where you in a Dutch built fort. may encounter leopard, elephant and sloth bear. Chena Huts
DAY 1 – COLOMBO DAY 8 – YALA Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where you will Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing drives in a safari receive a warm welcome with private transfer to your hotel. jeep with your naturalist guide. Uga Residence Chena Huts
DAY 2 – COLOMBO DAYS 9 + 10 – TANGALLE FROM $4775.00 PER PERSON After breakfast depart on a guided walk of Colombo and Morning departure by the scenic coastal road to your beach explore the historic fort area and the neighbourhood of Pettah. resort which sits on a rocky outcrop above a sweeping INCLUDES: Uga Residence crescent of sandy beach among a coconut plantation. • 12 nights accommodation twin share Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort • Breakfast daily DAY 3 – ANURADHAPURA • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily at Chena Huts Depart on your journey north to visit Anuradhapura, the first DAY 11 – GALLE • Guided walking tour of Colombo capital of ancient Ceylon, in the cultural triangle. Continue to Depart for your boutique hotel located in heart the historic • All beverages at Chena Huts your boutique hotel once an ancestral estate of local Dutch built Galle Fort with its quaint streets, rich history and • Private jeep safari game drive in Wilpattu National Park Anuradhapura nobility, overlooking a working rice paddy. impressive rampart. • Private jeep safari game drives in Yala National Park Ulagalla Resort Fort Bazaar • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle with chauffeur guide DAY 4 – ANURADHAPURA DAY 12 – GALLE • Entrance fees to monuments, sites, & national park fees Travel to Wilpattu, Sri Lanka’s oldest and largest national park Spend the day exploring the narrow streets of Galle Fort. Enjoy • All government taxes & associated charges in search of leopard and sloth bear on a game viewing drive. sunset views with the locals from the rampart. Ulagalla Resort Fort Bazaar DEPARTS Explore Sri Lanka departs on any day. DAY 5 – PASSIKUDAH DAY 13 – DEPART
Check out and early climb of Sigiriya rock fortress to view the Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. heavenly maiden frescoes. Travel with your chauffeur guide Yala National Park may close in September. An intoxicating brew of on the scenic drive to Passikudah and your resort located on the beach. From November to April on the east coast the weather can be Uga Bay tea plantations to explore unpredictable due to the monsoons. If you wish to travel at this time Wildlife Safari will offer an alternative version of Explore Sri Lanka.
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Madagascar, with an extraordinarily Madagascar is fringed by powder white diverse terrain, is like nowhere else unspoilt beaches, the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and a scattering of tiny remote on earth. Madagascar offers a wealth tropical islands. Antsiranana of fascinating places to visit from the Diego Suarez tranquility of the forests, bustling Amobhitra Joffreville CONSTANCE TSARABANJINA MANAFIAFY BEACH & Tsaraban ina cities, unspoilt beaches, an underwater Sambava In the Mitsio Archipelago is the remote and RAINFOREST LODGE Nosy Be world of dazzling corals and marine small private island of just 25 charming On the south east coast along a sheltered life and truly exotic flora and wildlife. thatched bungalows built from natural forest bay is an intimate lodge built from materials dotted along the brilliant white natural materials of wood, stone and ravinala Ile Ste Marie Historically the island was a land of conquest, sandy beach. The idyllic barefoot island thatch. The six spacious villas are discreetly shipwrecks, massacres, piracy and slavery. paradise is perfect for snorkelling with its rich tucked along the rainforest metres from calm Toamasina Tamative It is recorded the Arabs settled as early as coral and marine life. seas and forest. Madagascar Perinet the 9th century, the Portuguese arrived in Andasibe – Mantadia Getting there. By resort boat from Nosy Be. Getting there. By aircraft from Antananarivo ANTANANARIVO 1500, followed by a succession of Merion or by road from Fort Dauphin. Monarchs and in 1896 became a French ANJAJAVY LE LODGE colony before gaining independence in 1960. Morondava Airport North of Majunga in the Mozambique MAIVANA MADAGASCAR Unlike its nearest Indian Ocean neighbours, Channel the lodge is a blend of local Located on Nosy Ankao, the largest of Ifaty Madagascar has been relatively isolated and craftmanship and eco luxury where each 5 islands off the north east coast, Maivana is Toliara Tulear remains one of the world’s great eco tourism spacious villa sits open to the beach beside a luxurious eco beach retreat. Villas sit on the destinations. Other than a few major roads, the Anjajavy Private Nature Reserve. Guests western side of the island with uninterrupted the island’s infrastructure and facilities are may visit the nature reserve with its many beach and ocean views while tucked away Tolagnaro Fort Dauphin limited and travel is best in 4WD vehicle, light walking trails to discover. from the lodge guests can discover turtles, Berenty Reserve aircraft or domestic flight. As a developing Getting there. By aircraft from Anantanarivo. go whale and dolphin watching, scuba diving, country Madagascar is at times challenging fly and deep sea fishing or head deep into the and facilities may be lacking however this forest to seek out lemurs. N only adds to its charm. Getting there. By helicopter from Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) or Nosy Be. W E
Wildlife Safari has designed our private journeys to depart on any day. Travel in air S conditioned comfort in your private 4WD vehicle accompanied by an English speaking guide, staying in boutique hotels and rustic lodges which are comfortable but may lack all the modern luxuries. Wildlife Safari can also custom design a private journey to suit your interests.
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CLASSIC MADAGASCAR – 5 DAYS MADAGASCAR DISCOVERY – 9 DAYS DAY 6 – PALMARIUM RESERVE Depart and travel by road to Palmarium A taste of Madagascar with our The ideal private journey to discover Reserve. On arrival at Manamnato you private journey travelling to the the exotic and unique wildlife of this will transfer by boat to your hotel on the montane rainforests of Andasibe- distinctive island. Visit the majestic Pangalanes Canal. Mantadia easily reached by road from baobabs, explore the tropical rainforests Palmarium Hotel Anantanarivo. You will enjoy many and playground of mischievous lemurs opportunities to get up close with and encounter unusual flora. DAY 7 – PALMARIUM RESERVE unique flora and fauna on guided walks Enjoy a guided walk in the Palmarium and every chance of an encounter with DAY 1– ANTANANARIVO Reserve in search of the lemurs and possibly the Ring Tailed Lemur and the Indri. an encounter with the Indri. Arrive at Ivato International Airport where Palmarium Hotel you will receive a warm welcome with private DAY 1 – ANTANANARIVO transfer to your hotel. DAY 8 – ANTANANARIVO Palissandre Hotel & Spa Arrival at Ivato International Airport where Depart on a scenic boat transfer to Tamatave you will receive a warm welcome with private DAY 2 – MORONDAVA for your domestic flight to Antananarivo. On transfer to your hotel. arrival transfer by private vehicle to your hotel. Palissandre Hotel & Spa Depart to the airport for your domestic flight Le Relais des Plateaux to Morondava. On arrival you will be met and DAY 2 – ANDASIBE – MANTADIA transferred to your hotel at Nosy Kely beach. DAY 9 – DEPART Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa Depart this morning by road for Andasibe- Transfer to Ivato Airport for your departure. Mantadia National Park. Late afternoon DAY 3 – MORONDAVA guided walk in the private reserve. FROM $3140.00 PER PERSON Andasibe Hotel Depart on a full day excursion to the dry deciduous region known as The Avenue of FROM $1495.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES DAY 3 – ANDASIBE – MANTADIA Baobabs to view the extraordinarily imposing • 8 nights twin share accommodation Depart for the rainforest at Mantadia National INCLUDES Grandidier’s Baobabs. • Breakfast daily Park known for its variety of birds and lemurs. • 4 nights twin share accommodation Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa • Breakfast & dinner daily at Mantadia Lodge Andasibe Hotel • Breakfast daily DAY 4 – ANDASIBE-MANTADIA • Breakfast & dinner daily at Palmarium Hotel • Breakfast & dinner daily at Andasibe Hotel DAY 4 – ANTANANARIVO Morning departure for your domestic flight to • Private air conditioned vehicle with driver • Private air conditioned vehicle with driver Antananarivo. On arrival you will be met and and English speaking guide Return by road to Antananarivo (Tana) the and English speaking guide continue by road for the montane rainforest • Entrance fees to national parks, reserves bustling and vibrant capital with time to • Entrance fees to national parks, reserves in the province of Toamasina. & park guide fees explore. & park guide fees Palissandre Hotel & Spa Mantadia Lodge • All government taxes & associated charges • All government taxes & associated charges DAY 5 – ANDASIBE-MANTADIA DAY 5 – DEPART DEPARTS DEPARTS Full day of sightseeing to explore Mantadia Transfer to Ivato Airport for your departure. Madagascar Discovery departs on any day. Classic Madagascar departs on any day. National Park with your private guide. Mantadia Lodge Price based on low season. Other seasons on request. Price based on low season. Other seasons on request. Domestic airfares are NOT included. Please ask for details.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 47 Seychelles Six Senses Zil Pasyon L Archipel Paradise Sun Constance L muria Thousands of kilometres from TRANSFER IN STYLE anywhere, the Seychelles has some Wildlife Safari includes return private vehicle North Island of the most exquisite and idyllic transfers to your resort on Mahe and Praslin. Praslin La Digue islands in the Indian Ocean stretching Island transfers are by Inter Island fast ferry Raffles Praslin Domaine de in a crescent from the equator down to travelling in business class, by domestic Hilton Seychelles L Orangeraie the tip of Madagascar. flight or with a helicopter to the private Labriz Resort & Spa resort islands. The 115 islands of the Seychelles archipelago Hilton Seychelles ARRIVE IN STYLE Northolme Resort & Spa are split into granitic islands clustered around VICTORIA the trio of islands, Mahe, Praslin and La Digue Add our Arrive in Style package for a small Constance Ephelia Airport with their neighbouring islands are the supplement for benefits which include a most visited as they offer the largest range welcome gift and access to our exclusive lounge on arrival and on your departure. N of accommodation. Outer islands beyond MaheMAIA the Seychelles plateau are the flat coraline islands extending west towards Africa with W E many just tiny coral specks. With almost half Four Seasons Banyan Tree of the Seychelles set aside as marine national Resort Seychelles Seychelles S parks a large part of its charm is that no two islands are the same and few places are more isolated. Mahe, home to Victoria the tiny capital and the international airport, is the biggest island with lush rainforests, high mountains, breathtaking beaches and hidden coves. Slower paced Praslin, where the intriguing Coco De Mer palm grows in the Vallee de Mai nature reserve has some of the most beautiful beaches and some the finest resorts, while the enchanting island of La Digue is renowned for its iconic blush pink granite boulders on the breathtakingly white sand beaches of Grand Anse, Anse Coco and the famous Anse Source D’Argent.
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For the ultimate escape stay on one of the private ISLAND HOPPER – 10 DAYS DAY 8 – FELICITE islands which are smaller, intimate and more remote. After breakfast transfer by private vehicle to Praslin jetty for The Island Hopper is an ideal introduction to the Each private island has only one resort to offer a truly your resort boat transfer to the private island of Felicite. paradise islands and the best way to appreciate the private and exclusive experience. Wildlife Safari can Six Senses Zil Pasyon unique beauty of Mahe, Praslin and Felicite. Stay in design an itinerary to include one, two or even more luxury resorts in speculator locations and combine DAY 9 – FELICITE islands. the abundant beauty of Mahe with the stunning Day at leisure at your resort to enjoy the many facilities or beaches of Praslin and an exclusive private island discover more of your private island with its large granite COUSINE ISLAND experience on Felicite. boulder fringed beaches and forested centre providing a range A tiny granite exclusive island off Praslin Island is a private nature of walking trails. reserve of only 5 villas offering maximum privacy and seclusion Six Senses Zil Pasyon DAY 1 – MAHE along with the highest level of luxury. Arrive at Seychelles International airport where you will receive DAY 10 – DEPART a warm welcome with private transfer to your luxury resort. DESROCHES ISLAND The day begins with your resort boat transfer to Praslin Island Banyan Tree Seychelles A pristine island in the Amirante Islands is reached by a direct where you catch the Cat Cocos fast ferry to Mahe jetty with scheduled flight from Mahe. Four Seasons Seychelles at private transfer to Seychelles International Airport for your DAY 2 – MAHE Desroches Island is the only resort on this spacious island departure. offering a true castaway experience. After a leisurely breakfast depart on a half day sightseeing tour. Banyan Tree Seychelles FELICITE ISLAND DAY 3 – MAHE The only resort on the island, Six Senses Zil Payson offers guests FROM $8,545.00 PER PERSON the utmost in privacy and luxury with picture perfect beaches, Spend the day at leisure enjoying the facilities at your resort. azure waters and trails to explore the island’s lush interior. Banyan Tree Seychelles INCLUDES • 9 nights accommodation twin share FREGATE ISLAND DAY 4 – PRASLIN • Breakfast daily Just a short flight or boat trip from Mahe the private island Morning private transfer to Mahe jetty for your inter island Cat • Mahe & Praslin private excursion paradise with only 16 secluded residences and exceptional Cocos fast ferry to Praslin Island. You will be met at Praslin • Return private vehicle, resort boat transfers, Cat Cocos transfers beaches, guests enjoy a high level of privacy while enjoying jetty with private transfer to your resort. • All government taxes & associated charges the breathtaking natural beauty in the company of over 2,000 Raffles Praslin giant Aldabra tortoises. DAY 5 – PRASLIN DEPARTS NORTH ISLAND Depart after breakfast on a half day sightseeing tour. Return to The Island Hopper departs on any day Arrive by private helicopter to this exclusive island sanctuary your resort. capturing the ultimate in barefoot luxury. 11 villas, each one Raffles Praslin Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. Additional nights and other room handcrafted from natural elements, feature a plunge pool with categories available. Option to take domestic flight from Mahe to Praslin and return by breathtaking views of the stunning beaches. DAYS 6 + 7 – PRASLIN helicopter from Felicite to Mahe. SILHOUETTE ISLAND Spend two days at leisure at your resort to enjoy the facilities. North of Mahe is the third largest of the archipelago’s granitic Raffles Praslin Wildlife Safari can custom design your own island hopping adventure islands and home to incense trees, giant tortoises and the Hilton where you can fly, take the fast ferry or resort boat to your choice of Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa, the only resort on the island. resort or private islands.
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Constance Lemuria Raffles Praslin Paradise Sun L’Archipel ANSE KERLAN – NORTH WEST COAST ANSE TAKAMAKA – NORTH EAST COAST ANSE VOLBERT – NORTH EAST COAST COTE D’OR BAY – NORTH EAST COAST Situated in an outstanding location on Praslin With breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, Situated on the north east side of Praslin A boutique hotel where winding pathways Island Lemuria is surrounded by tropical the resort sits in seclusion among the vast Island the low rise resort sits nestled under lead up the hillside through fragrant gardens gardens and sits between three secluded tropical gardens among massive granite dramatic granite outcrops. With panoramic to the hotel’s unique distinctive white beaches. An idyllic and private hideaway with formations. Raffles Praslin is an enviable views of the ocean the guest rooms are buildings. The intimate and stylish deluxe the only 18 hole golf course in the Seychelles. resort for those who seek an intimate resort metres away from the pristine white sandy rooms are housed in detached two-storey with immaculate butler service. beach. cottages with the use of natural wood ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ combined with light colours adds to the ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 20 minutes by scheduled flight from Mahe charm of this Seychellois hotel. OR 60 minutes by inter island fast ferry service 20 minutes by scheduled flight from Mahe 20 minutes by scheduled flight from Mahe ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ OR 60 minutes by inter island fast ferry service OR 60 minutes by inter island fast ferry service 20 minutes by scheduled flight from Mahe OR 60 minutes by inter island fast ferry service
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Constance Ephelia Four Seasons Resort MAIA Hilton Seychelles PORT LAUNAY – WEST COAST Seychelles ANSE LOUIS – WEST COAST Northolme Resort & Spa Nestled between two of the most beautiful PETITE ANSE – SOUTH WEST COAST An intimate hideaway high above a BEAU VALLON BAY – NORTH WEST COAST natural beaches on Mahe the resort enjoys a On a hillside overlooking an idyllic bay and breathtakingly bay offers uninterrupted views Elevated on stilts with panoramic Indian unique location overlooking the Port Launay isolated beach of Petite Anse the resort has across the sheltered beach of Anse Louis. Ocean views the villas blend Seychellois marine national park. Perfect for couples and the perfect location for sunsets. Villas and Maia is chic, very private and with a dedicated architecture and contemporary décor with families the resort offers a wide choice of suites are perched on stilts dotted among the butler for each villa the level of personal the use of natural material in the furnishings. accommodation and dining options. lush tropical jungle of coconut palms, mango, service is exceptional. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ jackfruit and mature cinnamon trees. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 25 minutes by private car from Seychelles ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ 40 minutes by private car from Seychelles 25 minutes by private car from Seychelles International Airport International Airport 40 minutes by private car from Seychelles International Airport
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wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 51 Jewels of the Indian Ocean Mauritius & Seychelles
Strung like translucent pearls scattered across the GREAT COMBINATION – 11 DAYS turquoise waters there are many island gems to be A great combination of two unique Indian Ocean islands. found in the Indian Ocean. Both islands offer crisp white beaches and sparkling turquoise seas, while Mauritius presents an array of water and land activities including championship golf courses and the Explore the vast island of Madagascar for exceptional Seychelles teems with vibrant coral and marine life. encounters with unique flora and fauna, rejuvenate on a tiny tropical coral island surrounded by DAY 1 – BELLE MARE glistening waters and aquamarine lagoons in the Arrive at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport where you will Maldives, explore the emerald green hill country, receive a warm welcome with private transfer to your resort. the sapphire waters and gilded temples of Sri Lanka, Constance Belle Mare Plage discover a hidden gem of a resort in the Seychelles or indulge in a relaxing stay at a stylish resort on DAYS 2–5 – BELLE MARE Mauritius, just inside the Tropic of Capricorn. Your time is your own to spend your days relaxing at your resort The choices are endless. or enjoying the numerous water and land activities available. Optional sightseeing excursions can be arranged if you wish to explore the island. To help make the decision on where to go Wildlife Constance Belle Mare Plage Safari has designed a variety of combinations to discover the Jewels of the Indian Ocean. DAY 6 – MAHE Transfer to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport for your international flight to the Seychelles. On arrival you will receive a warm welcome with private transfer to your resort. Constance Ephelia
DAYS 7–10 – MAHE Spend your days relaxing at your resort or enjoying the various FROM $3495.00 PER PERSON water and land activities available. Optional sightseeing excursions can be arranged if you wish to explore Mahe or INCLUDES travel to another island. • 10 nights accommodation twin share Constance Ephelia • Breakfast & dinner daily • Meet & Greet on arrival DAY 11 – DEPART • Return private vehicle transfers Transfer to Seychelles International Airport for your departure. • All government taxes & associated charges
DEPARTS Great Combination departs on any day.
Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. International airfares are not included.
52 Indian Ocean wildlifesafari.com.au Madagascar & Mauritius
MADAGASCAR & MAURITIUS – 15 DAYS DAY 5 – ANDASIBE-MANTADIA Morning departure for your domestic flight to Antananarivo. On Experience an Indian Ocean islands journey of arrival you will be met and continue by road travelling through incredible contrast and combine the thrill of a lemur Merina villages to reach the rainforest reserves of Andasibe- encounter on Madagascar with a tranquil resort stay Mantadia in Toamasina province. on Mauritius. Madagascar, the island of diversity Mantadia Lodge with its unique flora, fauna and incredibly distinct terrain is like nowhere else. Mauritius, an idyllic DAY 6 – ANDASIBE-MANTADIA island combines French, Indian, African, Creole After breakfast depart on a full day of sightseeing with your and Chinese cultural influences into a delightfully private guide to explore Mantadia National Park. exotic mix where luxury resorts lie on its beaches Mantadia Lodge surrounded by shallow waters. DAY 7 – ANTANANARIVO Depart by road to Antananarivo (Tana) the lively and vibrant DAY 1 – MAURITIUS capital situated in the central highlands. Arrival at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport where you will Palissandre Hotel & Spa receive a warm welcome and transfer to your hotel. Holiday Inn Mauritius DAY 8 – LE MORNE Private transfer to Ivato International Airport for your FROM $4525.00 PER PERSON DAY 2 – ANTANANARIVO international flight to Mauritius. On arrival at Sir Seewoosagur Breakfast and transfer to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport Ramgoolam Airport you will receive a warm welcome and INCLUDES for your international flight to Madagascar. On arrival at Ivato private transfer to your secluded resort in the south west of • 14 nights accommodation twin share International Airport you will receive a warm welcome with the island. • Breakfast daily private transfer to your hotel. The St Regis Mauritius Resort • Breakfast & dinner at Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa Palissandre Hotel & Spa • Breakfast & dinner at Mantadia Lodge DAYS 9–14 – LE MORNE DAY 3 – MORONDAVA • Breakfast & dinner St Regis Mauritius Resort Your time is your own to spend your days relaxing in the • Private air conditioned 4WD with driver & English speaking guide After breakfast transfer to Ivato Airport for your domestic flight beautiful grounds of your resort and enjoying the numerous in Madagascar to Morondava. On arrival you will be met and transferred to water and land activities available. Optional sightseeing your beach resort. excursions can be arranged if you wish to explore the island. • Return private vehicle transfers in Mauritius Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa The St Regis Mauritius Resort • Entrance fees to national parks, reserves & park guide fees in Madagascar DAY 4 – MORONDAVA DAY 15 – DEPART • Complimentary select water sports & land activities at St Regis Resort Depart on a full day excursion to the dry deciduous area known Private transfer to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport for • All government taxes & associated charges as The Avenue of Baobabs to view the extraordinary imposing your departure. Grandidier’s Baobabs. DEPARTS Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa Madagascar & Mauritius departs on a Wednesday from Perth.
The Madagascar & Mauritius itinerary is designed to work with current Air Mauritius flight schedules and is subject to change. Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. Domestic flights in Madagascar are not included. International airfares are not included.
wildlifesafari.com.au Indian Ocean 53 Sri Lanka & Seychelles Sri Lanka & Maldives
SRI LANKA & SEYCHELLES – 14 DAYS DAYS 7 + 8 – KOGGALA SRI LANKA & MALDIVES – 15 DAYS DAY 7 – DICKOYA Morning departure along the coastal road to Day at leisure to explore your surroundings or The combination of Sri Lanka and your resort to enjoy a beach stay. The ultimate journey for those seeking visit a local tea factory. the Seychelles provides a delightful The Fortress Resort & Spa adventure and relaxation is one Camilla Hills contrast of experiences. Sri Lanka’s that blends Sri Lanka with picture reputation for stunning landscapes, DAY 9 – MAHE perfect Maldives. Just a short flight DAY 8 – MALDIVES wildlife and history are experienced Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport from Colombo are the islands of the Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport while travelling throughout. By for your international flight to the Seychelles. Maldives for a unique overwater stay. for your international flight to the Maldives. contrast, the Seychelles offer pristine On arrival you will receive a warm welcome On arrival you will receive a warm welcome sandy beaches, and luxury resorts. with private transfer to your resort. with resort boat transfer to your resort. Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa DAY 1 – COLOMBO COMO Cocoa Island Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport DAY 1 – NEGOMBO DAYS 10–13 – MAHE where you will receive a warm welcome with DAYS 9–14 – SOUTH MALE ATOLL Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport Your time is your own to spend your days private transfer to your hotel. Time is your own to spend your days relaxing where you will receive a warm welcome with relaxing at your resort. Optional excursions Galle Face Hotel and enjoying the numerous activities below private transfer to your hotel. can be arranged to explore Mahe. and above the water. Jetwing Blue Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa DAY 2 – COLOMBO COMO Cocoa Island After breakfast depart on a guided walk of DAY 2 – SIGIRIYA DAY 14 – DEPART Colombo hidden gems. DAY 15 – DEPART Depart on your journey north to the cultural Transfer to Seychelles International Airport Galle Face Hotel Resort boat transfer to Velana International triangle and your boutique hotel. for your departure. Airport for your departure. Water Gardens Sigiriya DAY 3 – SIGIRIYA FROM $6895.00 PER PERSON After breakfast depart on your road journey FROM $7535.00 PER PERSON DAY 3 – SIGIRIYA INCLUDES heading north to the Cultural Triangle. INCLUDES Early start for Sigiriya where you can climb • 13 nights accommodation twin share Jetwing Vil Uyana • 14 nights accommodation twin share the rock fortress to view the frescoes. • Breakfast daily • Breakfast daily Water Gardens Sigiriya DAY 4 – SIGIRIYA • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily at Wild Coast • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily at Camilla Hills Start early to climb Sigiriya rock to take in Tented Lodge • All beverages at Camilla Hills DAY 4 – AMBEWELA the panoramic views, visit the museum or • All beverages at Wild Coast Tented Lodge • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle Depart for the hill country travelling on scenic explore the ancient royal complex. Travel to • Shared jeep safari game drives in Yala with chauffeur guide in Sri Lanka roads passing tea plantations and mountain Polonnaruwa, a world heritage site. National Park • Entrance fees to monuments & sites in landscapes to reach your colonial style Jetwing Vil Uyana • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle Sri Lanka boutique hotel. with chauffeur guide in Sri Lanka • Return resort boat transfers in Maldives Jetwing Warwick Gardens DAY 5 – SIGIRIYA • Entrance fees to monuments, sites & national With your chauffeur guide drive to Dambulla • Breakfast & lunch OR dinner daily at COMO park fees in Sri Lanka Cocoa Island DAY 5 – YALA cave temple to admire the colourful statues • All government taxes & associated charges Travel to the south east coast to Yala, the of Buddha. • All government taxes & associated charges largest national park in Sri Lanka. DEPARTS Jetwing Vil Uyana DEPARTS Wild Coast Tented Lodge Sri Lanka & Seychelles departs on any day. DAY 6 – DICKOYA Sri Lanka & Maldives departs on any day. DAY 6 – YALA The itinerary is designed to work with current SriLankan Cost based on low season. Other seasons on request. Airlines flight schedules and is subject to change. Cost based Depart for the hill country to your boutique International airfares are not included. Up early for a morning game drive with your on low season. Other seasons on request. International hotel a contemporary version of a tea airfares are not included. Option to add a scenic seaplane afternoon at leisure. flight from Koggola to Colombo available at a supplement. planter’s bungalow. Wild Coast Tented Lodge Camilla Hills
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