Recommended Gear for Farquhar Atoll, Seychelles
Farquhar Atoll is the most southerly atoll in the Seychelles chain of islands lying just over 700km to the southwest of the main island Mahe. This remote atoll has a total area, including the large lagoon, of 170.5 km which is 18 km north to south and 9 km east to west. The total island land mass is 7.5 km with a serviced concrete landing strip situated on the most northerly island. The main group of islands form a long curve which describes the eastern side of the atoll. Largest of these are Isle du Nord and Ile du Sud, with the smaller Manaha gaps and islands between them. Further south is Goelette and to the open western side of the atoll lies the small group known as Trois les. The large ear-shaped lagoon provides easy access to the countless flats, channels and surf zones which make Farquhar such a diverse fishery. Farquhar has a small population of local Seychellois, whose main roles include managing the guesthouse, running a small line-fish operation, harvesting coconuts, as well as acting as a skeleton crew which manage the island and service the airstrip.
Accommodation on Farquhar takes the form of a simple but comfortable guesthouse which caters for ten anglers at one time. Everyone is accommodated in the main lodge which is fully air-conditioned and has five win en-suite bedrooms and a central lounge. The lodge is equipped with 24 hour 220 volt electricity, air-conditioning and has a constant supply of hot water. There is full housekeeping as well as a daily laundry service available. An undercover dining area on the waters edge with a magnificent view forms an idyllic backdrop for both breakfast and dinner. All meals are served around the outside dining area with the chef preparing a mix of Creole and international food. All mineral water and soft drinks are included in the price which has been quoted. The lodge has plenty of local beer, along with certain wines and spirits for sale. The group will spend the next six days fishing and exploring the islands, flats and channels of Farquhar Atoll. On the seventh morning the group will have plenty of time to pack their gear and prepare to fly back to Mahe. The flight from Farquhar to Mahe will land back at the IDC Hanger. Please contact us for weekly charter flight schedules and times before booking international flights.
Accommodation on Farquhar takes the form of a simple but comfortable guesthouse which caters for ten anglers at one time. Everyone is accommodated in the main lodge which is fully air-conditioned and has five win en-suite bedrooms and a central lounge. The lodge is equipped with 24 hour 220 volt electricity, air-conditioning and has a constant supply of hot water. There is full housekeeping as well as a daily laundry service available. An undercover dining area on the waters edge with a magnificent view forms an idyllic backdrop for both breakfast and dinner. All meals are served around the outside dining area with the chef preparing a mix of Creole and international food. All mineral water and soft drinks are included in the price which has been quoted. The lodge has plenty of local beer, along with certain wines and spirits for sale. The group will spend the next six days fishing and exploring the islands, flats and channels of Farquhar Atoll. On the seventh morning the group will have plenty of time to pack their gear and prepare to fly back to Mahe. The flight from Farquhar to Mahe will land back at the IDC Hanger. Please contact us for weekly charter flight schedules and times before booking international flights.
