Seychelles,
made up of 115 pristine, tropical islands, is a magnificent archipelago, containing
the only mid-ocean granitic islands on the planet, that was certainly known to
the early Arab sea-farers before being colonized by the French in 1770 and then
by the British in 1814 before becoming an independent republic within the Commonwealth
in 1976.
In an ecologically
compromised world, Seychelles offers sanctuaries for numerous, endemic species
of flora and fauna that are amongst the rarest on earth. Many endemic and indigenous
species can be discovered on the network of guided walks.
The islands are also home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: - The Vallée de
Mai, upon whose ancient palms grows the wondrous Coco-de-Mer, - and fabled Aldabra,
largest raised atoll in the world.
Throughout
the islands are to be found unparalleled opportunities for: - sailing on bare-boat
or skippered yacht, - world class deep-sea fishing and fly-fishing, - as well
as a broad diversity of dive experiences for the novice and experienced diver
alike. From Mahé, principal island of the Seychelles, the nation's islands extend
100km to the north and 1000km westwards in a glittering arc towards the east coast
of Africa. Between 15 minutes and I hrs flight time from Mahé, several of our
select island getaways offer accommodation in well-appointed lodges and resorts
ranging from sumptuous five-star luxury to beach-side cottages with a natural
and homely elegance.