Itinerary Highlights
- Explore this remote island at your own pace
- Keep an eye out for the superb birdlife
- Take a boat out to see the phenomenal marine life
- Explore the history and culture of this unique island
What's Included
7 nights from £3,785 - £4,255 per person
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
December to March marks the whale shark season and so more flights have been introduced to St Helena.
Spend four nights on the island of St Helena to discover the island at your own pace. Whether you're interested in the marine life, birding, walks, history or culture, you can see and do whatever interests you. This magical island is one of the most remote places in the world, lying 1,200 miles off the coast of Africa in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. If you want a unique holiday experience, you can't get much better than this.
This itinerary is designed to acquaint you with St Helena over the course of a few days. Its length makes it ideal to combine with a safari or relaxing beach getaway. Please speak to a Rainbow Travel Specialist to find out more.
Itinerary
Day 2 Fly to St Helena
On arrival into Johannesburg, connect to your flight to St Helena. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where you will spend the next four nights with breakfast included.
Staying at
Mantis St Helena
Day 3 Explore the island at your leisure
The next few days are at leisure for you to take in the island at your own pace. If you're travelling from December to March, you could choose to look for whale sharks. You'll find dolphins all year round, so a boat trip is well worth it to try to spot them. Other activities you could undertake include fishing, golfing, incredible walks or more strenuous hikes, and of course the bird watching on St Helena is magnificent.
Staying at
Mantis St Helena
Day 4 St Helena
Continue your exploration of the island today. You could visit Jonathan the giant Seychelles tortoise, thought to be the world's oldest living land animal, in the gardens of Plantation House. Longwood House is also a great place to visit. This is a tiny patch of French territory that was once the home-in-exile of Napoleon Bonaparte, banished here following his defeat by the British.
Staying at
Mantis St Helena
Day 5 St Helena
Take advantage of your final full day on St Helena by discovering more of this magical island. If you're feeling up to it, you could climb Jacob's Ladder - that's 669 steps, or 600ft! Take the time to stroll around Jamestown, nestled in its valley, and drink in the sense of an English town the likes of which you won't find today. Friendly locals will smile at you and often stop to talk, which is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about life in the middle of the Atlantic.
Staying at
Mantis St Helena
Day 6 Fly to Johannesburg
Today you will have the morning at leisure before being transferred to the airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. On arrival, take the complimentary shuttle to your airport hotel for the one night with breakfast included.
Day 7 Departure
Today make your way back to the airport for your flight to London Heathrow.
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
7 nights from £3,785 - £4,255 per person
Itinerary Dates
Pricing
10th Jan 2024 -
31st Dec 2024
31st Dec 2024
£4,255
1st Jan 2025 -
31st Mar 2025
31st Mar 2025
£3,785
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
International flights from London to South Africa and on to St Helena returning to London
5 nights' accommodation with breakfast included
Breakfast throughout
all airport transfers
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Visa fees
Travel and Medical insurance
Gratuities for guides
Meals other than specified
Pricing Notes
You will be required to present your medical insurance on arrival at the airport. There is a £20 per person airport tax payable in cash.
Why Choose Us?
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- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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