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Praslin Vallee de Mai (Coco de mer)

by skippinrocks

From Mahe, you can take a ferry (Cat Cocos) over to Praslin (and from there to La Digue if you wish). Once you get to the port on Praslin, there are plenty of taxis that will take you where you need to go. For most people, it seems there are two main reasons to visit Praslin, and both of them are worth the trip. First is the Vallee de Mai forest which is where the famous Coco de Mer nut grows. It is worth a trip just to be able to see this forest. It looks like somewhere from the Jurassic period with huge palm fronds and these nuts growing in the trees. If you are lucky, you may even get to see the Black Parrots there, which are endangered. I didn't get to see one on my trip, but I did get to see plenty of the Coco de mer. The trail into the forest takes about 1 hour if you don't stop and there is a fee to get into the park. I believe it was 250 rupees but I could be wrong. It is a very...

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Botanical Gardens, Victoria

by grets

The gardens were established in 1901 and it covers around six hectares with almost 500 different plants. As it is mostly on the flat, it is a really pleasant place to walk around, very peaceful and beautifully landscaped. The gardens are open 08.00 to 17.00 and there is a charge of US$ to enter.

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Praslin Anse Lazio

by skippinrocks

The second reason most people seem to come to Praslin (other than the Coco de Mer) is to visit this beach. I would not say I'm an expert on beaches, but I have visited many of the beaches in the U.S. and I would say this beach is the most beautiful I have seen. Large bolders on each end, white sand, virtually deserted, more fish that you care to see on either end by the rocks if you like to snorkel and the water is a brilliant blue. It looks like crystal. It may well be one of the best beaches in the world and worth a trip. If you want to be surprised, don't look at the pictures, but they can't compare to the real thing. There is a small creole restaurant there at the beach, but nothing else, so come prepared with some water, sunscreen, towels, etc.

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Seychelles, Mahe, Beau Vallon beach

by skippinrocks

Beau Vallon beach seems to be the center of activity for fun. It is a huge, beautiful beach. Some of the activities they have there are snorkeling, parasailing, and kayaking. There are also some guys walking up and down the beach asking you if you want to go fishing. Boats for fishing and diving come right up to the beach and pick you up from your hotel. Fishing for 4 people will run around 1000 rupees per person for half a day and 1500 rupees for a whole day or more. You can troll for Dorado or sailfish or bottom fish for snapper and grouper. If you are going to try and fish from shore, bring your own equipment. It is incredibly difficult to find any sporting goods whatsoever. There is one small place I found, which is on Beau Vallon Beach, next to the Boathouse called “Stryker”, which has enough equipment on hand to at least make an attempt to fish. But trust me, I love to fish, bring...

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visit the island of...

by hanspeter_W.

visit the island of Praslin..where you need to visit the National Park of Vallee de Mai (up to 500 metres over sea level) famous as World Heritage Site as the Original Garden of Eden: a magical forest thick with wild tropical vegetation, home of the world unique Coco de Mer and many other rare plants and animals

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Port Victoria Beaches

by maemae11

The water is extra salty, but it is well worth it. The scenery is so much more beautiful than anything I've ever seen. It is a very relaxing little island with some of the kindest people you'll cross paths with. Have fun catching "Seychelles Fever."

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Lagoon life

by Saagar

Inside the reefs there will be quite a lot of fish and other aquatic life during high tide. Most of the fish tend to go out of the lagoons with the current on ebbing water. Compared to the outer reef itself, it's very limited life inside the reef. Still, it's enjoyable and fun and not dangerous to don a mask and flippers and flap about in the lagoons and study colorful fish. There will be some live coral, too, but limited. Bring a book of reef fishes etc., and you'll have your day made out for you, beach bumming and learning too! Careful, so you do not get sunburnt on your back side as you swim about in the shallows, and watch your feet for sharp coral.

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Day tripping cheaply to La Digue from Mahe

by Saagar

The case for yiourins the boat(s):If you want to do a day trip to la Digue on the cheap, go by the first catamaran in the morning to Praslin and transfer directly to the schooner to La Digue. The cat and the schooner use the same pier, and they correspond. On La Digue, rent a bike as you arrive (in the quay area) and buy your food (grocery store a bit on the main road to the right as you enter the "main road" from the quay. Bring a map, bike on to the beaches, choose site depending on the surf situation - varies with the season. The Grand Anse (see my travelogue section) is probably the best bet. Deeper water, better swimming than the Anse Source d'Argent, but a tad on the dangerous side if there is strong current and big surf that can trash you. There is a good beach restaurant on the Grand Anse. Find a restaurant in the main town near the quay (see my relevant tips) as you wait for the...

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La Digue: L'Union Estate Park

by Dyesebel

L'Union Estate Park is a national heritage site on the island of La Digue.You can stroll around the gardens,vanilla plantations or go horse back riding.And of course see the most photographed and famous granite rocks of Anse Source d' Argent.The estate only accepts euro,dollar or english pounds for the entrance fees.Entrance Fee: 4 Euro or 2£

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Praslin: Zimbabwe

by Dyesebel

Probably the steepest road on the island but offers the best view .Quiet scaring,especially if you're not use to left hand driving but public bus runs here as well.If you're driving,just take your time and be careful driving,the road is so steep and narrow and some bus drivers there are sometimes running too fast.

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