St Helena Tourism ST HELENA ISLAND, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
One of the most remote places on earth is now easily accessible thanks to Airlink’s weekly Saturday flight service from Johannesburg via Namibia. Where it once took five days by Royal Mail ship, it now takes just six hours to reach this enchanting island. Why not tick off one of the most isolated destinations in the world — a true bucket-list adventure — and become an explorer? An ideal location for those looking to unwind and become immersed in exceptional beauty that’s full of colour. The island’s situated 1,200 miles off the coast of Angola and Namibia, and 1,800 miles from Brazil. The capital, Jamestown, lies nestled in two valleys with multicoloured buildings lining the streets. Venturing into the warm waters of the South Atlantic, you’ll discover the abundance of life and beauty that call St Helena home. Hop on board marine boat excursions to go swimming with majestic whale sharks, snorkel or dive through historic wrecks, or watch dolphins and humpback whales roam
freely. Venture away from the rugged coast line to discover lush vibrant hidden valleys and peaks that are in stark contrast to the rocky shore, and are home to unique flora and fauna and more than 500 endemic species. Enchanting forests are dramatically different from the stark landscapes and plunging cliffs found at the tips of the island’s edge. Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers including Captain James Cook, Joshua Slocum (the first person to sail around the world) and Charles Darwin, or look up to the spectacular clear night sky as did renowned astronomers Edmond Halley, Nevil Maskelyne and General Sir Edward Sabine. Former French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte spent the last six years of his life in exile here; visitors can go to his home and place of burial. Travellers can also visit numerous other historic buildings, fortifications and monuments that provide an insight into St Helena’s role as an important port of call during the days of the British Empire.
ESSENTIALS • Napoleonic properties • Boer Cemetery • Fortifications tour • Walking and hiking • Diving, snorkelling and fishing • Whale shark, dolphin and whale tours
• Plantation House, home of the governor, and the oldest known land vertebrate in the world, Jonathan the tortoise
CONTACT DETAILS •
sthelenatourism.com
• +290 22158 •
enquiries@tourism.co.sh
HIGHLIGHT... For more information about visiting St Helena and flying directly from Johannesburg, visit Fly Airlinks’ website
flyairlink.com
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