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GET READY FOR THE SAFARIADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES
Valid passport (valid for three months after your arrival).
TE BE CHECKED AT EMBASSY IN YOUR COUNTRY
Time leg : gmt +3 in winter period
TRAVEL
Regular flights to Mahe (which is the main city of the archipelago), then a 15-minutes transfer to Praslin (the second biggest island).
Transfer to our departure base by bus or taxi (a 15-minute trip).
Contact guide: + 248 746 444
Flights to Seychelles
Cie reaching Seychelles
Attention, please note meeting point for departure is PRASLIN island, do not forget to book connection between Mahe (international arriving) and Praslin (second island)
For connection between Mahe and Praslin
Flights Air seychelles (can be booked with international flight)
1 flight every 30 minutes, 15 minutes travel
Boat :
One speed catamaran boat “Cat COCO”
Leaving from marina Mahe (10 minutes by taxi from aiport)
Booking: no necessary to book before , rate is 42 euros per person each
way , must be paid in credit card or cash
LOCAL CURRENCY
The Seychelles rupee.
One euro amounts to 14 rupee(october 2009).
Numerous cash machines in populated islands.
Currency exchange pretty much everywhere. Foreign currencies are easily accepted.
LOCAL POPULATION
There is not any security problem .Local people often speak a good French and English.
HEALTH AND VACCINE
There is not any health problem in The Seychelles nor any mandatory vaccine to be done.
It is recommended to bring a small pharmacy kit that includes a pomade to cure sun burns, bandages, an antiseptic and an insect repellant lotion.
LODGING
7 nights accomodated in creaole guest houses on Praslin and la digue
nice bungalow with indian ocean atmosphere (double room and single on request)
MEALS
SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
The flight to Mahe, transfer to Praslin by domestic flight or baot
The transfer to our derparture base is incuded if you have booked full package with flight
if you return is delayed, return transfer will be at your charge
Provided nautical equipment:
A 16 or 18 feet long catamaran for two persons, equipped with a double trapeze, life-jackets, belts
A safari bag with a capacity of 40 litres that will be used to store personal belongings during the journey (luggages can be left at the base),
The entrance fees to the visited reserves during the raid (with the exception of the Mai Valley that is likely to be visited the very last day,
The following are not included:
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks during the safari (except for the water), personal expenses,last diner
Any supplementary cost not planned in the schedule,
PARTICIPANTS AND REQUIRED LEVEL
3 to 10 persons.
The management of the group is head by a guide trained for organisation of safaris.
The group will be accompanied by a motorized boat carrying your personal bags
REQUIRED LEVEL
A safari is neither a nautical regatta nor a holiday camp, but is an active itinerant journey with the goal of enjoying at the fullest all the visited landscape.
In case of an individual registration, we request a good level of saling and one specific experience of sport catamaran. Beginers can register if they book with one confirmed sailor
A good physical level is necessary in order to enjoy the safari. PERSONAL EQUIPMENT ADVISED
Take some few things for the safari:
A pair of shoes for sailing (used tennis shoes or neoprene shoes), a long tee-shirt to protect yourself from the sun (take a stretch tee shirt rather than a cotton one), a cap, sunglasses, a waterproof and strong sun lotion.
TAKE CARE ON SUN AND DO NOT FORGET HIGHT LEVEL PROTECTION AND TOPS FOR COVERING HEAD
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Important: the cost of living being very expensive in The Seychelles, it is highly recommended to buy everything before leaving
WEATHER AND SAILING CONDITIONS
From October until May, there is a North – East trade wind (strength: between 5 and 15 knots), that can be sometimes strengthened by thermal currents.
In December and January, there can be frequent tropical storms.
From May until October: South – West winds with 10 to 25 knots of strength (very few tropical storms).
GEOGRAPHY OF THE SAFARI
The safari will sail between the two islands: Island of La Digue and Island of Praslin, and also around numerous private islands (where it is forbidden to spend the night).
The coasts are skirted with magnificent beaches and somptuous coral reefs. The group will then have to be very cautious while approaching these coasts.
Frequent short break, and tidal range can be significant.
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