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Indigo Safaris say Africa is open for business!

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Indigo Safaris, who specialise in bespoke and package travel in Africa has a plethora of Escorted Underwater Photography Trips and Small Group Trips available. They also have some great deals for trips between now and the end of 2021, whether you want to dive, snorkel, kayak, explore culture and history, revitalise your inner-yogi, or just enjoy the sun, sand, and cocktails.

The trips are guided by Dive Travel Adventures’ travel feature contributor and 14-year-pro photojournalist, Christopher Bartlett. Presentations and personalised coaching are offered on all of these trips, which suit everyone from beginners to advanced shooters.  From St Helena to Papua New Guinea, passing through Palau for bumped parrotfish spawning, the Maldives for manta feeding trains in Hanifaru, the sharks of the Bahamas, Cocos, and French Polynesia, and more.

Check out some of the exciting trips on offer here:

Mozambique 

Southern Mozambique – 9 nights from $1800 based on 4 sharing
9 nights in a two-bedroom chalet with full kitchen and lounge at Coco Rico Resort in Ponta Do Ouro with 14-dives on reefs between Ponta Da Ouro, Ponta Malongane & Ponta Mamoli. Includes return Durban airport transfers.
Up to 16 shark species can be seen here. It’s a great area for rays, turtles, and game fish too. 

Central Mozambique Mantas and Whale Sharks – 9 nights from $1735
4 nights B&B Casa Babi in Vilanculos & 5 nights deluxe B&B at Tofo Beach. With 6 dives in Vilanculos, lunch on dive days, 8 dives from Tofo Beach, far reef charges. Includes transfers.
Tofo is a hot spot for giant & reef mantas, whale sharks and other big fish. Vilanculos is in the beautiful Bazaruto archipelago, with excellent reef and coral life, and some manta.

South Africa 

Aliwal Shoal and Sodwana Bay – 9 nights B&B $1220 
5 nights Umkomaas at Blue Ocean, 4 nights Sodwana at Reef Teach, 6 Aliwal Shoal dives, 2 baited shark dives, 2 dives Sodwana 2-mile reef, 4 dives Sodwana far reefs, transfers

South African Sharks and Safari, 12 nights: Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana Bay, Nambiti Game Reserve from $1995
9 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation, 12 reef dives, 2 baited cageless shark dives, 3 nights’ full board accommodation in a safari lodge with morning and afternoon game drives in Nambiti Big 5 reserve, transfers.

Sardine Run 2021

A selection of the best trips to see the Greatest Shoals on Earth.

https://www.indigosafaris.com/sardine-run.html

Tanzania diving

8-day Zanzibar Dive Holiday at Sunset Beach Bungalows
including return airport transfers and 12 dives
from US$ 1,055 person sharing
interactive itinerary here

8-day Zanzibar Dive Holiday at Gold Zanzibar
including return airport transfers and 12 dives
from US$ 1,730 person sharing
INCLUDES 20% EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

interactive itinerary here

8-day Pemba Dive Holiday at Gecko Eco Lodge
including return airport transfers and 12 dives
from US$ 1,775 person sharing
interactive itinerary here

8-day Mafia Island Dive Holiday at Chole Mjini
including return airport transfers and 12 dives
from US$ 1,720 person sharing
INCLUDES 2 FREE NIGHTS

interactive itinerary here

11 nights: 7 nights Zanzibar & 4 nights Selous Safari from $2,500
includes 1 free night on safari
7 nights at Sunset Beach Kendwa on B&B basis and 4 nights safari at Selous Wilderness on full-board basis
12 dives, 2 daily safari activities, domestic flights, transfers and park fees

11 nights: 7 nights Zanzibar & 4 nights Selous Safari from $3,150

includes 1 free night on safari
7 nights at Gold Resort on all-inclusive basis and 4 nights safari at Selous Wilderness on full-board basis
10 dives, 2 daily safari activities, domestic flights, transfers and park fees


For more information or to see some of the offers they have available visit: www.indigosafaris.com/dive-specials.html

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2-for-1 tickets now available for GO Diving Show

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The GO Diving Show – the only consumer dive and travel show in the UK – returns to the NAEC Stoneleigh on 1-2 March 2025, just in time to kick off the new season, and early bird 2-for-1 tickets are now available, representing fantastic value for money.

Buy your ticket before 31 January 2025 for £17.50, and get your buddy, your spouse or your best friend in with you absolutely free! Or why not bring that non-diving mate along so they can see all of the wonders of the underwater world they are missing out on!

Effectively, the 2-for-1 offer equates to each ticket being just £8.75. And as always, this includes complimentary parking. And under-16s go free of charge, so bring the kids along for a fabulous family day out!

The Main Stage headline presenter is TV star, author and adventurer Steve Backshall, making a welcome return to the GO Diving Show after a few years away. He’ll be joined by NASA-trained NEEMO Aquanaut and Head of Scientific Research at DEEP Dawn Kernagis, fellow TV presenter, author and perennial favourite Monty Halls, and the dynamic duo of explorers Rannva Joermundsson and Maria Bollerup, who will be talking about their recent Expedition Buteng in Indonesia.

The dedicated UK Stage, Tech Stage, Photo Stage and Inspiration Stage are filling up with some familiar faces and a host of fresh speakers, and the show floor is getting fill to capacity with hundreds of exhibitors, including tour operators, resorts, dive centres, liveaboards, tourist boards, training agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and the ever-popular British Isles Experience.

You can take advantage of the Go Diving Show 2-for-1 ticket deal here.

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Palau Resurfaces! Visit Us at boot 2025 in Duesseldorf and Discover Why!

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Following a period away, Palau – a dream destination for countless divers – is excited to rejoin the boot water sports show in Duesseldorf, Germany.

This prestigious water sports show, taking place from January 18 to 26, 2025, provides Palau with a platform to showcase its unique offerings in diving, snorkelling, and sustainable tourism.

Located in the western Pacific’s Micronesian region and part of the Caroline Islands, the Republic of Palau comprises over 340 picturesque islands. Although small in landmass, Palau is a natural wonder both above and below the water.

Palau is renowned as a global leader in environmental conservation. Years ago, the nation implemented forward-thinking measures to preserve its natural resources. In 2009, Palau became the world’s first national shark sanctuary, banning commercial shark fishing. To further protect its marine ecosystem, home to over 1,500 fish species and about 700 coral species, Palau established a fully protected marine sanctuary spanning 193,000 square miles in 2015.

Palau’s return to the boot shows marks a significant moment for the island nation, celebrated for its crystal-clear waters, pristine coral reefs, and extraordinary marine biodiversity. Visitors to the Palau booth will discover a vision of sustainable tourism, as environmental stewardship is deeply ingrained in the islanders’ way of life.

“We are thrilled to return to Germany and share the beauty and diversity of Palau with the world,” says Kadoi Ruluked, Managing Director of the Palau Visitors Authority, who will lead the delegation at the trade show. “boot provides an outstanding platform to position Palau as a premier destination for sustainable tourism and a true paradise for underwater adventures.”

Amid growing global efforts toward eco-friendly tourism, Palau continues to set benchmarks with initiatives such as the “Palau Pledge.” By signing this pledge, visitors commit to respecting and protecting the environment during their stay. These and other measures will be highlighted at the event to raise awareness of marine ecosystem conservation.

The boot water sports show offers a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in Palau’s culture and natural beauty while planning unforgettable diving and snorkelling trips. The Palau Visitors Authority warmly invites all attendees to explore their booth and experience the unspoiled charm of Palau.

Learn everything there is to know about this extraordinary destination at
Hall 12, booth nr. E42.

The exhibition runs from January 18 to 26, 2025, in Duesseldorf.

For more information or to schedule interviews and meetings, please contact: Judith Hoppe, WhatsApp: +49-151-5523 1966, e-mail palau@tourism-unlimited.com

For more information about Palau, please visit: www.pristineparadisepalau.com or follow us on social media at https://www.instagram.com/visitpalau/ or https://www.facebook.com/pristineparadisepalau/

Photo credit: © Judith Hoppe

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