This fully revised fourth edition of Bradts St Helena Ascension and Tristan da Cunha remains
the only guide to these three British Overseas Territories tiny volcanic islands that are
virtual specks in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and which thanks to the opening of a new
airport in 2017 are more accessible than ever before. Rugged volcanic and very remote as
Napoleons place of exile following the Battle of Waterloo St Helena has gained a notoriety
that assures its place in the travel lexicon. This fully revised edition includes all the most
recent information from the latest details of how to get there to expanded practical
information on the airport more detail on several of the Post Box walks and the mountain bike
trail and more in-depth information about what to do and where to go in Ascension. Also
covered are details of the 2021 Napoleon Bicentenary plus dedicated sections on what to do in
the islands two gateway cities: 48 hours in Johannesburg and 48 hours in Cape Town.Wildlife
enthusiasts nature lovers hikers and travellers interested in history and heritage are all
catered for. The endemic flora and fauna is one of the islands chief attractions with 1 000
species of birds observed on St Helena alone. Also covered are the inspiring Millennium Forest
project where visitors give something back by planting an endemic tree and sea safaris for
spotting the areas abundant marine life including whale sharks dolphins and humpback whales
as well as fish and seabirds. Boat trips which can include snorkelling and diving are
increasingly popular. How to visit Jonathan the Tortoise is included too: hatched circa 1832
he is the oldest living land animal on the planet. Despite increased accessibility these three
islands are likely to preserve their reputation amongst the most unspoiled destinations in the
world. With Bradts St Helena Ascension and Tristan da Cunha be one of the intrepid few to
visit.
