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Island Safari - Kayaking & Adventure |
Mergui Archipelago - Myanmar (Burma) |
| 6 Days / 6 Nights - Enquire for Price |
plus US$ 120 for Mergui Archipelago entry/visa fee - cash on arrival |
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Group only bookings available with customized itinerary |
The Mergui Archipelago is comprised of over eight hundred tropical islands scattered throughout
an area of some ten thousand miles in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Myanmar (Burma). It had been closed off
to foreigners for over fifty years, until 1997. Due to its isolation the area remains pristine and unspoiled.
It is undoubtedly one of Mother Nature’s greatest works of art, and a superb setting for our sea-kayaking
adventure holiday.
Kayaking is the ideal way to explore the many bays,
coves, inlets and tidal rivers. Enjoy the wild, unspoiled beauty of one of the last places on earth, which
remains the same today, as it was hundreds of years ago. The largest island in the archipelago is called
Lampi which is a National Park.
Further to the South, lies another beautiful island called Nyaung Wee, our Safari camp is located on the
west coast beach of Nyaung Wee.
The islands of the Mergui Archipelago
All around, as far as the eye can see, is sheer  beauty - blue sea, islands - and more
islands! We think of the Mergui Archipelago as the 'lost islands of paradise'. Enchanting with their
mysterious jungle clad interior's, which have never been truly explored. Whilst at the same time being
very inviting with hundreds of white powder sand beaches, crystal clear waters and healthy coral reefs.
Our daily sea kayaking and snorkeling expeditions during the safari are truly the finest way to discover
the true beauty of the islands. |
The Safari Camp - amenities & activities
In front of the safari camp is a large crescent shaped
white sandy beach, one and half km in length, whilst the backdrop is the rainforest. Scattered through
the grassy clearing are old hardwood trees and Casuarina pines providing shade. Nyaung Wee is the home
of our Island Safari. Devoid of life's non-essentials, this truly idyllic spot is a wonderful place to
unwind and relax. It is virtually the only land-based form of accommodation in all of the Mergui
Archipelago, apart from the Myanmar Andaman Resort.
The Wildlife - Animals, birds, marine life
Not far off the beaches are coral reefs, teeming with life and wonderful for diving and snorkeling in warm,
clear waters!
The Moken people
The only human inhabitants in the area are the sea gypsies (Moken). They are a nomadic sea-faring race
whose lifestyle has changed very little over the years and still practice the same fishing and boat
building techniques used for generations.
A brief history of the Mergui Archipelago
During the seventeenth century this area was a crucial link in the Mediterranean Masulipatam maritime
trading route. At Mergui, Siam’s major port in the Bay of Bengal, the continuing journey to the
Gulf of Siam had two alternatives. Firstly, overland through perilous forest belt; a preferred route for
the transportation of small, valuable merchandise. The other was an arduous sail around the Straits of
Malacca, an undesirable option due to the on-going threat of piracy. At this time the East India
Company controlled the area’s maritime trading; they too were plagued by bounty-seekers.
SEAL 1 support vessel
SEAL I is a Halmatic-Arctic 28 (8.5 metre) RIB (rigid inflatable boat) with twin 200 hp Yamaha
outboards.
Our Island Safari is open to everyone, old and young alike. If you have
never kayaked before, we will give you instruction. Our sit-on-top kayaks are very stable, easy to use
and safe.
Click here to download
our Sea Kayaking Safari brochure.
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