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Complete list of 20 national parks in Seychelles

Uninhabited low-lying sand cays at the northernmost tip of the Amirantes Islands, protected for their significant seabird nesting colonies and marine turtle habitat.

African Banks

The marine national park surrounding Aldabra Atoll protects one of the largest lagoons in the world and the surrounding coral reefs, supporting pristine marine ecosystems.

Aldabra

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest raised coral atolls in the world, home to over 100,000 Aldabra giant tortoises and pristine ecosystems virtually untouched by humans.

Aldabra Atoll

The most northerly granitic island in Seychelles and one of the most important seabird sanctuaries in the Indian Ocean, hosting the densest seabird populations in the region.

Aride Island

A sheltered bay on the northwest coast of Mahé, protecting pristine coral reefs and serving as a popular snorkeling and diving destination.

Baie Ternay

A globally recognized conservation success story, this small granitic island was saved from coconut plantation conversion and now hosts thriving populations of endemic birds and nesting sea turtles.

Cousin Island

Encompassing Curieuse Island and surrounding waters near Praslin, the park is home to a breeding colony of giant tortoises, coco de mer palms, and mangrove forests.

Curieuse

A remote outer island special reserve in the Amirantes group, protecting important nesting beaches for hawksbill turtles and pristine coral reef ecosystems.

D'Arros and St. Joseph

The largest nature reserve on Praslin and six times larger than Vallée de Mai, containing an even higher density of coco de mer palms and panoramic viewpoints over neighboring islands.

Fond Ferdinand

A group of three small granite islands near Félicité, renowned for exceptional snorkeling with crystal-clear waters, coral gardens, and abundant tropical fish.

Ile Cocos

The largest national park in Seychelles, covering over 20% of Mahé island with dense tropical forests, mangroves, and the highest peak in the archipelago at 905 meters.

Morne Seychellois

One of the smallest national parks in the world, this 9.9-hectare island within Sainte Anne Marine Park hosts around 50 Aldabra giant tortoises and 16,000 planted trees.

Moyenne Island

Adjacent to Baie Ternay on Mahé, this marine park protects mangrove wetlands and coral reefs, and is a seasonal feeding area for whale sharks.

Port Launay

Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai, this park protects the iconic coco de mer palm forest and several endemic bird species including the Seychelles black parrot.

Praslin

A small granitic island east of Mahé designated to protect important ground-nesting seabird colonies and natural coastal habitat.

Recif Island

The first marine national park in the Indian Ocean, established in 1973 to protect coral reefs, sea turtles, and diverse marine life across six islands near Victoria.

Sainte Anne

Surrounding Silhouette Island, this marine park protects diverse coral reef ecosystems, sea turtle nesting beaches, and rich marine biodiversity.

Silhouette

Covering 93% of the third-largest granitic island in Seychelles, the park protects pristine tropical forests, critically endangered species, and the only surface volcanic ash in the archipelago.

Silhouette Island

A UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the best-preserved prehistoric palm forest in the world, home to the iconic coco de mer palm found naturally only in Seychelles.

Vallée de Mai

A small but vital reserve on La Digue dedicated to protecting the critically endangered Seychelles paradise flycatcher and its native takamaka and badamier woodland habitat.

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