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Indian Ocean
Any mention of the Indian Ocean evokes instant images: of lemurs and baobab trees; of wondrous granitic landscapes, rare flightless birds, and giant tortoises; of coral passes filled with tropical fish; of spice-infused Zanzibar and wildlife-rich Mozambique. Our programs follow in the wakes of the corsairs, Arab traders, and Portuguese explorers of antiquity as well as explore the natural and cultural treasures of these lands.
|  | | Ultimate Seychelles with Aldabra AtollDeparts: February 14, 2009 and February 25, 2009 Sail aboard the elegant Le Ponant through the crystalline waters and granitic islands of the Seychelles. Our journey to this untouched Garden of Eden offers spectacular snorkeling and diving; encounters with the wonderful Seychellois people; beautiful white sand beaches; and endemic flora and fauna, including rare Seychelles paradise flycatchers, coco-de-mer palms, flying foxes, and giant Indian Ocean tortoises.
| |  | | Madagascar: The Eighth ContinentDeparts: September 4, 2009 Madagascar travel reveals a land filled with endemic species and stunning natural scenery. Madagascar separated from the east coast of Africa over 160 million years ago, and its isolation made it a living laboratory of evolution, with plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. Our leader, Jonathan Rossouw, has led many Madagascar wildlife expeditions and is a master at revealing the wonders of the world's "eighth continent" including many species of lemurs, chameleons, frogs, and birds on this in-depth Eco-Expedition. |
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