Access & Location
The island is located just a 30-minute flight from Mahé and a light aircraft brings guests to this wildlife haven.
Bird Island Lodge
Very special private island, 105km north-west of Mahé
Facilities include boutique, restaurant and bar lounge
24 comfortable bungalows, all with sea views
Brilliant for bird watching, plus nature tours and watersports
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Unique, but not for all
Calling all twitchers and wildlife enthusiasts, this is where you need to be! Bird Island is where you can go completely off grid and spend your time in utter amazement at the birdlife. Perfect for our guests who like to get off the beaten track and into a through exploration of an area’s flora and fauna. All the chalets are self-catered, so you can do things your own way.
Activities
Birding
Nature walks
Diverse activities
Turtles
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At Bird Island, the bird watching is excellent, of course! Bird Island is host to more species than any other island in the Seychelles and guests may spot sooty terns, tropicbirds, bar-tailed godwits, to name but a few.
Conservation Officer Robbie leads nature walks.
But there are many other activities available here – snorkelling, kayaking, whale watching, big-game fishing and fly fishing too.
And the island is home also to hundreds of Hawksbill and Green turtles – guests at Bird Island from mid-October to mid-January are treated to the sight of turtles laying their eggs, while from mid-December to mid-March the little hatchlings emerge and race down the beach into the clear sea.
Make an EnquiryMake an EnquiryFacilities
The main facilities include the buffet-style restaurant and relaxing bar lounge, housed in the main lodge building with its superb views of West Beach.
The boutique stocks some essential items and a collection of hand-printed beachwear.
Make an EnquiryAmenities
All 24 bungalows are spacious and comfortable, situated among tall palms along the island’s south coast.
Each features a four-poster king-size bed, seating area, and en-suite facilities comprising sizeable shower room and separate WC. Interiors are simple and pleasingly homely, with warm wood furnishings and cheerful check fabrics. There is no air conditioning, but an overhead fan is enough to keep guests cool. Outside, the veranda is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the view.
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