Protected areas of Seychelles

Why go

Compare the kind of landscape you want to see. Morne Seychellois Trail on Mahé focuses attention on upland terrain, Vallée de Mai on Praslin on its palm forest, and Sainte Anne Marine National Park on coastal habitats. Aldabra is a distant protected atoll, so it calls for separate access planning rather than a casual island hop.

Useful to know

• Choose a protected area by island and habitat before arranging travel between stops.
• Check the managing authority's current access rules for reserves and marine parks.

The route, stop by stop

1. 01

   Optional · – min

   Morne Seychellois Trail

   The demanding route toward Mahé’s highest summit requires a licensed guide. SPGA permits entry only from 8am to noon, so arrange the guide and confirm the start before departure.

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2. Walk · 107 min · Estimated

   02

   Optional · – min

   Sainte Anne Marine National Park

   A group of protected islands and waters east of Mahé. Book an operator for the water-based visit; land access varies by island.

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3. Walk · 724 min · Estimated

   03

   Optional · – min

   Vallée de Mai

   A protected coco de mer palm forest in central Praslin. Choose a route length that suits your pace; the first section has some wheelchair access.

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