Experience Category: Astove

Astove atoll is a true SCUBA diver’s paradise. Diving here offers diverse sightings, from schooling reef fish to big pelagics and tiny macro life. The abundant turtle population ensures sightings of both green and hawksbill turtles. The reefs boast a rich array of gorgonian sea fans and soft corals, reaching great depths. Among the great…

On this snorkelling adventure, explore two breathtaking sites, each offering unique underwater encounters.

Design your personalised Blue Safari adventure with your guide, choosing from an open-ocean trip to spot spinner dolphins, tuna, flying fish, mating turtles, and, in season, humpback whales, or exploring Astove’s bird-filled coastline. With the option to hop on and off the skiff, you can also enjoy a secluded ocean-view picnic. Opt for a half…

Experience Astove’s marine life up close with kayaks and SUPs, offering a non-intrusive way to observe marine life around the island. Guided tours led by knowledgeable guides offer the chance to spot numerous species at Astove’s ‘Wall’ or enjoy the tranquility of the lagoon among mangroves and seabirds. For a private and personal experience, guests…

Experience an unforgettable journey through Astove’s lagoon and mangroves, rich with diverse wildlife. Explore various mangrove types, from the upper lagoon to the lower edge, ofering unique encounters with nature. With trained guides to assist, you’ll identify countless species and witness the raw beauty of this increasingly rare environment.

Explore Astove’s reef flats in front of the lodge with a knowledgeable and insightful guide. On this expedition guests get to appreciate the untouched view of the rich seagrass beds and crystal clear waters, whilst spotting juvenile turtles, eels, crabs and molluscs deep under rocks and squeezed into crevices in the reef platform. This is…

Take a drive around Astove in our ATV, the only way to get around this vast atoll in style. Your guide will familiarise you with your new home showing you the layout of the island, all the secret spots and best views.

Astove Island boasts a significant nesting site for green sea turtles. The lodge is conveniently located a short walk from where female turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Guests can enjoy a unique opportunity to witness this natural event with a knowledgeable guide, learning about turtle ecology, reproduction, and conservation eforts

Guests gather every Sunday at the Astove sand dune for a social event with AFC guides and the team, enjoying drinks and celebrating the week’s achievements.

A special treat offered by our Astove team is the amazing Flats Lunch. A dining experience like no other. Revel in the sheer beauty of this dramatic atoll whilst enjoying a delicious buffet feast, accompanied by ice cold beverages.