Africa 2019-21 Brochure

www.somak.co.uk 131 Indian Ocean Beach Extension After early starts and the safari adrenaline, why not unwind and extend to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, with a choice of beaches on the Kenyan coast of Mombasa, the exotic Spice Island of Zanzibar or the idyllic islands of Seychelles and Mauritius? Mombasa and surrounding beaches Mombasa is the largest city on the Kenyan coast and combines city excitement with beach relaxation. The coastal area features nearly 500 kilometres of tranquil white beaches. The nearby beaches of Malindi, Watamu and Lamu are a popular relaxation spot. Spice Island of Zanzibar Zanzibar boasts some of the best beaches in the world, with coconut palms and powder soft coral sands washed by shimmering clear seas. A must visit is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, stone town, a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses. A stay on the secluded island of Pemba is easily accessible, a perfect haven for honeymooners. Island of Seychelles The glorious islands of the Seychelles, most definitely “Unique by a Thousand Miles” are scattered in the Indian Ocean, some 1000 miles off Africa’s east coast. These gleaming pearls of paradise provide spectacular lush tropical scenery combined with superb white sand beaches and beautiful deserted hidden coves and bays. Island of Mauritius Mauritius is the epitome of Indian Ocean paradise. If lazing on a white sand beach and soaking up the sun is more your style, then Mauritius is the ideal place. The Island is surprisingly large with a host of hidden treasures, from the cosmopolitan mix of people that make the capital of Port Louis, to the natural beauty of the interior, with its peaks, waterfalls and unique wildlife. Middle East With major airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, flying into the continent of Africa, it is very easy to make a stopover in Dubai, Muscat or Abu Dhabi at the beginning or the end of an African adventure or a combination of the two.