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Nature & Scenic Views

Mahé’s interior is dominated by the Morne Seychellois National Park, which protects the island's central granite peaks and mist forests. This selection features the highest point in the Seychelles, the 19th-century ruins of Mission Lodge, and specialized trails like Copolia, known for its endemic pitcher plants. The list also includes the historic Le Jardin du Roi spice garden and various coastal viewpoints overlooking the capital, Victoria, and the artificial Eden Island marina.

Photography by Dino Sassi - Marcel… / Public domain

Morne Seychellois National Park

Morne Seychellois is the highest peak in Seychelles. Morne Seychellois is located on the island of Mahé in the Morne Seychellois National…

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Sauzier Waterfall

Located in Port Glaud, this waterfall features a natural freshwater pool at its base suitable for swimming. It is accessible via a short, flat trail from the main road.

Eden Island viewpoint

Situated along the Sans Soucis road, this lookout provides a panoramic view of the man-made Eden Island, its marina, and the neighboring islands of the Ste Anne Marine National Park.

Martin Stuchlik / CC-BY-SA

Mission Lodge

Formerly known as Venn’s Town, this site contains the ruins of a 19th-century school for children of liberated slaves. The viewpoint offers views of the western coast and was visited by Queen Elizabeth II in 1972.

Martin Stuchlik / CC-BY-SA

Trois Freres viewpoint

This vantage point is reached via a trail through the national park and overlooks the capital city of Victoria. The path is marked by a large cross at the summit.

Le Jardin Du Roi Spice Garden

The fascinating garden grows a variety of spices and offers various meals in which these spices are used. Enjoy the meal with a scenic view!

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Ros Lepa Trail

A coastal hiking path in the Port Launay area that leads to a rocky headland. The trail offers views of the northwestern coast and the open Indian Ocean.

Morne Blanc viewing platform

A wooden platform at the end of a steep climb through mist forests and old tea plantations. It provides a direct view of the western coastline and Port Glaud.

Grand Tarde Waterfall

Also known as the Grand Anse waterfall, this feature is located in the forest behind Grand Anse beach and is accessible via a trail through dense vegetation.

Copolia

A granite plateau reached via a trail in the Morne Seychellois National Park. The area is a habitat for the endemic Seychelles pitcher plant and offers views of the eastern coast.

Dans Gallas

This trail leads to a viewpoint overlooking Beau Vallon Bay and the northern peninsula. The area was historically a settlement for liberated Gallas slaves in the 1800s.