Vanuatu Swim Safari

16-22nd June 2010

The Safaris are held in idyllic tropical island settings, and are a chance to experience the unique culture of the area, visitsites from Vanuatu's  historical past, and enjoy some great local cuisine. There is also plenty of time to just relax too!

There are also scenic walks and village visits which afford participants privileged insights into the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Pacific and its people.

Included in this are the guided swims, boat hire, excursions, all meals, 7 nights accommodation, and air travel & transfers Santo-Aniwa-Vila

Itineraries will vary with new swims on Aniwa and Tanna for the Vanuatu Safari.

The current confirmed 2010 Vanuatu Swim Safari date as follows:
16th - 22nd June Vanuatu Swim Safari Espiritu Santo, Tanna and Aniwa
31st July - 6th August Vanuatu Swim Safari Aniwa and Tanna
6th - 11th November Vanuatu Swim Safari Aniwa and Tanna



A typical itinerary for our Vanuatu Swim Safari would be:

Day 1 Espiritu Santo
We'll drive up the east coast of Santo through old plantations and tropical bush to Champagne Beach.
We'll then swim from Champagne Beach to Lonnoc Beach, a distance of about 1.5Km.
We'll then relax and have lunch at Oyster Island.
We'll then have a swim in the Nanda Blue Hole
Accommodation that night will be in Santo.

Day 2 Aniwa Island
We'll transfer by plane to Aniwa Island
It's a short walk through through the bush to the lagoon. We'll swim across the lagoon to our accommodation, a distance of about 1.1km.
In the afternoon we'll swim the north end of the lagoon (about 2km)
Accommodation that night will be at Fatutu Aniwa Lagoon

Day 3 Aniwa Island
We'll enjoy a lagoon and reef Swim, about 3km
We'll then have a beach walk to explore the lagoon & east coast
Accommodation tonight will be at Fatutu Aniwa Lagoon

Day 4 Aniwa Island
Today we'll visit a local village & historical sites. We'll take in vews across to Tanna and Yasur Volcano.  We'll have a reef swim of about 2.5km  Accommodation at Fatutu Aniwa Lagoon

Day 5 Aniwa – Tanna
In the morning we'll enjoy a lagoon & reef swim of about 2km
We'll depart our accommodation and swim across the lagoon (1.1Km) and walk through the bush to the airstrip. We'll fly from Aniwa to Tanna Island.
Accommodation tonight will be at Whitegrass Resort Tanna

Day 6 Tanna Island
Today we'll visit Port Resolution and swim about 1.5 - 2km.
We'll then visit the Yasur Volcano*
Accommodation Whitegrass Resort Tanna

Day 7 Tanna - Vila
This morning we'll swim the reef off Whitegrass (about 2km).
We'll then transfer to Vila and enjoy a group dinner.
Accommodation Vila.