About The Adabra Group
The Aldabra group is situated in the south-western corner of Seychelles, more than 1,000 km from Mahe. It is closer to the Comoros and Madagascar than to the granite islands of Seychelles. Its origin can be traced back to the break-up of the southern supercontinent of Gondwanaland, about 160 million years ago. As East and West Gondwana split, a series of volcanoes formed at the centre of the rift, depressing it further until it flooded from the north. Madagascar rifted from India about 95 million years ago. Aldabra formed perhaps 20 million years ago. During its history, the islands have submerged and re-emerged several times as sea levels rose and fell. The last submergence was 125,000 years ago. Today, they are are among the most fascinating yet least visited tropical islands.
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ALDABRA ATOLL
A UNESCO World Heritage Site & the world's largest raised atoll, hosting giant tortoises, endemic birds & diving opportunities in the channels & lagoon.
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COSMOLEDO ATOLL
A little known atoll & sanctuary for huge seabird colonies, surrounded by spectacular reefs, with incredible opportunities for fly-fishing.
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ASTOVE & ASSUMPTION
The Assumption airstrip is the link to the outside world & Astove is its most remote corner, famous for its spectacular near-vertical reef wall.
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