Denis island is one of the smaller of the Seychelles island and there is only one place for tourists to stay, Denis Lodge, where guests must stay for a minimum of three days. The island has an old still functional lighthouse from the top of which you can have one of the most panoramic views possible.
The island is famed for game fishing with several records being created and broken in its waters. Tuna, barracuda, sailfish, bonito and marlin are plentiful here.
While Bird Island might have the right name, these three islands which are nature reserves are just as great for bird lovers.
The three islands are a breeding ground for a huge number of seabirds and several rare land birds too. Cousin can be visited on a guided day tour only, from Praslin. Cuisine is privately owned and day trips are not allowed here. There are four chalets for those who wish to stay.
Aride, the most unspoilt of the three houses over a million birds, so you can imagine the noise! Day trips can be organized to this island from any of the larger hotels on Praslin.
As the name suggests, this is an island of birds, a must for bird lovers to visit. Home to over a million sea birds, this remote private island covers an area of 70 hectares and is a half an hour flight from Mahe.
The best time to visit is the breeding season, from April through October. The island is a sanctuary to an enormous colony of about 800 000 Sooty Terns. It is a nesting site for the Green and Hawksbill Turtles and is also popular for game fishing.
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2008/10/27 1:26 pm | 
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