LUX July 2017

LUX - July 2017 47 The World’s ‘Hidden Paradise’ and dolphins from the deck of your villa. Our resident divemaster will accompany boat excursions, scuba diving and snorkel trips and can share their unique understanding of the marine environment.” Petra then draws our attention to the pristine nature you can discover, in a region away from over populated tourist destinations and the frantic pace of preoccupied modern living. Emaho Sekawa is surrounded by hundreds of acres of pristine tropical rainforest and provides the perfect opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural environment. “Enjoy your breakfast while listening to honey eaters and collared lories that visit the blossoms of African Tulip trees - that surround the resort and don’t be surprised to see a variety of birds right from the comfort of your deck. “Emaho Sekawa is haven for bird-watchers with many species of tropical birds, including some of the 26 species that are endemic to Fiji. Bird life abounds in Sekawa from majestic frigate birds seen up high in the sky to goshawks nesting in the nearby rain-trees, to the endangered peregrines and tropic birds such as mangrove herons, kingfishers, parrotfinches and white breasted wood-swallows. Sekawa provides safe nesting grounds for many rare birds including the barking pigeon, whistling dove and the magnificent orange dove. “The only terrestrial mammals native to Fiji are bats, of which there are two endemic species; the Fijian flying fox and the small Fiji blossom bat; both regularly seen in Sekawa.” In terms of scuba diving and water sports, this is the ‘Soft Coral Capital’ of the world. Fiji´s famous colourful soft corals make diving in Fiji an unforgettable experience. In closing, Petra reveals more about the area’s diving pursuits plus the exciting boat excursions available for you to enjoy. “Our proximity to one of Fiji’s best dive sites at Namena Marine Reserve, offers world class diving. Several excellent dive sites are located just minutes away, right here in Savusavu Bay. “Diving is year-round with high season from April to September for best water clarity. The average water temperature in Celsius, is in the low 70’s during winter and the low 80’s in summer, with an average visibility of 100ft plus. Having on site Padi Divemaster, scuba diving equipment and a 28ft centre console fiberglass boat available to Emaho Sekawa guests only, provides an excellent opportunity to explore Fiji waters and do some ‘one-on-one’ diving. “Besides going fishing, diving or snorkelling on nearby reefs, Emaho Sekawa also offers boat trips to a white sand beach and a remote sand island, where you can be dropped off and spend an hour or two in complete privacy with a picnic basket and a bottle of chilled champagne. Or hire the boat to take a short cut to Savusavu town across the Bay and visit the Yacht Club for cold beer and fish and chips. On the