Silhouette Island

Set within the boundaries of a national park and rated by conservationists as one of the most significant biodiversity hot spots in the Indian Ocean, Silhouette Island boasts a stunningly beautiful coastline and tropical scenery reminiscent of a Robinson Crusoe movie. Its lush, ancient forests provide sanctuary for an impressive array of flora and fauna, including a number of species teetering on the brink of extinction (two varieties of giant tortoises and the Seychelles sheath-tailed bat). Similarly, the island’s surrounding coral reefs are a haven for a plethora of oceanic life, while the primeval granite slopes of Mount Dauban – Seychelles’ second-highest mountain – offer several breathtaking hiking trails.