BAIR'S LODGE
Trip Description
Andros Island is the largest and least-explored island in the Bahamas. This 2,300-square-mile island paradise is not only known as the bonefishing capital of the world, but also boasts the second-largest reef in the Northern Hemisphere and is home to the oldest dive resort on the planet. There are also some big but stupid bonefish !
The diverse topography which rises from these tropical waters is full of life, some of which can only be found on Andros. Over forty kinds of wild orchids, rare, endemic 
birds, wild boar, iguanas as long as four feet and a recently discovered tribal group all make their homes among the miles of deserted beaches, freshwater mud flats, thick brush, lush pine forests and inland waterways that make up this Atlantic oasis.
Sharing this magical island are the locals, or Androsians. These peaceful people pride themselves as skilled artists and craftsmen whose origins are believed to date back to the Seminole Indians, runaway slaves from Florida and an ethnic mix of different people from Africa to South America.
The Tongue of the Ocean runs along the coast of Andros, just off the third largest barrier reef in the world. Seasonal fishing for Wahoo, Dolphin and Tuna, (plus occasional Marlin and
Sailfish) outside the reef, can be excellent and along the reef itself there are ample opportunities to tangle with species such as; Barracuda, Snapper and Grouper.
Getting there: Via Nassau, Western Air and CaribbeanAviation each have 2 daily flights to Congo Town. Private aircraft can also land at Congo Town direct from the US, as the airport has international port of entry custom clearance facilities. Charter services from Ft. Lauderdale make regular trips to South Andros and for groups of 3 or more provide convenient and comfortable direct flights to South Andros. Please inquire for names and contact info of charter companies. At the airport you will be met by your host and a driver. Once your bags are loaded into our air conditioned transport, you will be driven straight to the lodge about 20 minutes south. When you arrive at the lodge, Bairs Lodge staff will greet you and show you to your room, where you will find your bags. There is no organized fishing on arrival day, but you can wade in front of the lodge, walk the
beach or relax in a hammock with a cooling drink. On your departure day, you will be taken back to Congo Town with plenty of time to catch
your flight. Bairs Lodge Manager will assist you with timing your departure from the lodge the night before. There is generally no fishing on departure day unless by special arrangement
Travel Documents: You will need a valid passport, or US citizen can travel with a notarized birth certificate. No Visa is required for US or UK passengers, but other nationalities should check with their local consulate. A Bahamian departure tax of $15 is levied on all departing passengers.
Health concerns : You do not need any inoculations to travel to the Bahamas. If you have a health condition, please make sure to bring ALL the medication you will require
for your stay. Please notify the lodge of any health conditions or concerns we should be aware of. You can do this with the questionnaire provided The lodge has a basic first aid supply , but do bring any item you think you might need.
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