Exquisite Island Paradise.
Sail away into the legendary natural landscape of the Maldives Islands, an archipelago of more than a thousand coral island and reefs that is set at the crossway of Indian Ocean shipping lanes below the Indian sub-continent. A legendary destination for its otherworldly beauty and sheer abundance of marine life, the Maldives is the holiday paradise you have been looking for.
These small coral islands spread out over more than 1 040 000 square kilometres in the Laccadive Sea have supported human life for more than three thousand years and today await your arrival to enjoy the superlative luxury accommodation available as well as exciting and unusual activities. Immerse yourself in a local culture that reflects influences from the African and Arab world as well as the Malaysian and Indonesian mariners that have passed time here. They have helped shape a unique lifestyle that is now yours to experience. You should look out for coral stone carvings, lacquer art, handmade mats and calligraphy when visiting the Maldives; local craftspeople are renowned for their skill in these arts.
Each island, some of them no more than sandbars, is less than eight feet above sea level and yet some are tropical paradises with lush vegetation, swaying giant palm trees and the most exquisite white sand beaches and crystal-clear alluring lagoons. There are less than 100 luxury resorts spread out through the Maldives and each is based on its very own island with its own charm and unique offerings. Look forward to days spent on pristine beaches, in secluded lagoons amidst an abundance of tropical fish or being spoilt with sumptuous spa treatments and nights dining on gourmet cuisine and excellent wines before falling asleep in luxury rooms overlooking spectacular scenery.
The Maldives for You:
Access to this tropical paradise is by scheduled or charter flight into the capital of Malé; from there your will be flown by seaplane or taken by luxury yacht to your island destination of choice. Once in the Maldives transport is only by speedboat, seaplane or the traditional dhoni yachts. This idyllic destination boasts a tropical climate with average temperatures rarely falling below 25°C; the monsoon winds bring some rain between May and October. Please contact us at Southern Africa Travel about your tropical island holiday in the Maldives.
Hotels & Lodges in Maldives
