THE NATURAL BEAUTY
Honeymooners, beach lovers and naturalists – including David Attenborough – visit to revel in the natural beauty. But it’s the visiting birdlife that gives the island its name.
If you’re planning a honeymoon, or just want a relaxing break far away from the bustle of normal life, Bird Island should be on your radar.
The most northerly of the Seychelles Archipelago, this tiny coral cay is famed for its birdlife, with 24 recorded resident species and over 95 migratory visitors. Dolphins and rays swim close to the shore, while hawksbill and green turtles breed on the fine sandy beaches. The island can be comfortably explored on foot, with several marked trails weaving through the shady casuarina groves. The world’s most famous naturalist – Sir David Attenborough – has filmed here, and you will be similarly enchanted.
Nestling on an unspoiled beach, Bird Island’s only hotel is simply styled with few frills. It’s been run by the same family for over 40 years, and has always adhered to ecological principles. Today, it offers peace and tranquillity for a maximum of 50 guests, who stay in individual bungalows with rustic, island-style decor.
BIRD ISLAND
At a glance
- Just one hotel on the island, with only 24 bungalows surrounded by coconut palms
- Set on five kilometres of impeccable sand, only 30 minutes by air from Seychelles International Airport on Mahé
- Rustic island-style with simple furnishings and tables made from tree trunks
- Amenities include tented, king-sized beds and ensuite bathrooms
- Spacious private verandas
- Open air dining and bar with views over the ocean
For leisure and pleasure?
- Resident bird colony including noddies, frigate birds, fairy terns, blue pigeons, white-tailed tropic birds and nesting sooty terns
- Swimming in crystal clear waters
- Five kilometres of unbroken sand
- Wonderful opportunity to observe nature in an unspoiled habitat
- Very accessible reef diving and snorkelling
- Visiting dolphin pod and giant manta rays
- Seasonal whale watching for humpback, southern right and pilot whales
- Big game and beach fishing
