Aldabra, a massive raised coral atoll consisting of 13 islands encircling a lagoon, is home to the world's largest colony of 100,000 giant tortoises. The isolated archipelago features a protected landscape with hundreds of flowering plant and fern species. Endemic Aldabra drongos and pink flamingos are often seen. The white-throated rail, the last remaining flightless bird in the Indian Ocean, resides in this unique habitat.
Included Excursion
ZODIAC CRUISE WITH SWAN HELLENIC EXPEDITION TEAM
- Zodiac cruise the magnificent coral limestone formations near sandy beaches
- Explore the coastal world of this magic atoll
- Keep a watchful eye out for wading pink flamingos, adding to the magical experience of this unique destination
SNORKELING WITH SWAN HELLENIC EXPEDITION TEAM
- Drift snorkel with your expedition team, from one end of the channel to the other end
- Slowly drift over Aldabra's pristine marine world
- Watch for the possibility of encountering elusive sharks as you snorkel in this captivating paradise
NATURE WALK WITH SWAN HELLENIC EXPEDITION TEAM
- Go ashore at this remote research station and learn about intriguing scientific projects in this untouched wilderness
- Learn about the Giant Tortoise, the living legends of Aldabra Atoll
- Try to spot the Aldabra drongo, a rare and elusive bird found only on the Aldabra Atoll
The kidney-shaped Assumption Island, a part of the Aldabra Group located over 1,000 km southwest of Mahé, is renowned for its diverse butterfly species, such as the belenois aldabrensis. The island is also home to giant tortoises and Assumption Day geckos, and hosts nesting sea turtles near the shoreline. A tranquil white-sand beach stretches for miles alongside brilliantly turquoise water on the west coast.
