THE AREA
 Point St. Catherine is 30 minutes (8 km) by boat from Loango Lodge and a few hundred metres north of the Iguéla Lagoon mouth. There are miles and miles of peopless beach perfect for just relaxing or taking extended walks, shell collecting, as well as some sheltered bays for swimming. In the turtle season (October - February), marine turtles nest on the beach at night. For fisherman, from September to March, there is often world-class fishing a minute's walk from one's tent. Late in the humpback whale season (June - September), female humpbacks pass close inshore with their newly born calves. The surrounding coastal forest, fringing lagoon, and mangroves shelter abundant bird life and smaller mammals. And during the rainy season, St. Catherine sunsets are something special.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
 The camp's five Meru tents, mounted on wooden platforms and shaded with palm thatch are nestled into the coastal forest right on the beach's edge. Each tent is comfortably outfitted, has its own private bathroom with toilet and bucket shower, and sleeps two. At night bamboo torches provide gentle lighting and although there is a restaurant/lounge deck, most evenings will be a feet-in-the-sand beach barbeque affair.
SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM
 The St. Catherine Beach Camp is also a marine surveillance base from where Operation Loango staff conduct an hourly watch primarily for illegal fishing activities. During the turtle season, another Operation Loango team is based at the camp, gathering scientific data on turtle nesting activity and behaviour.
ACTIVITIES
During your stay at St. Catherine Camp, the following activities are available:
- The beach - walking, beachcombing, swimming, etc
- Sportfishing
- Various walks that showcase the surrounding habitat
- Turtle walks (October - February)
- Beach cycling (tide dependant)
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