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Bird Island Lodge

  • Very special private island, 105km north-west of Mahé
  • Twenty-four comfortable bungalows, all with sea views
  • Facilities include boutique, restaurant and bar lounge
  • Brilliant for bird watching, plus nature tours and watersports
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"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."

OVERVIEW:

Take a trip to Bird Island if you love birds and favor the serenity of a modest beach lodge to the hustle-and-bustle of large resorts. It is also a dream destination for keen wildlife photographers! Service at Bird Island Lodge is very friendly. There may not be a program of children’s activities, but children are more than welcome here. Food is simple fresh fare – fish caught in the surrounding seas and pork raised on the island’s own farm, together with organic fruits and vegetables. And guests are cordially invited to assist Robbie with his conservation work, including his part in the Seychelles turtle-monitoring project.

ACCESS & LOCATION:

The island is located just a 30-minute flight from Mahé and a light aircraft brings guests to this wildlife haven.

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT BIRD ISLAND LODGE:

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.

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.

ACTIVITIES AT BIRD ISLAND LODGE:

  • At Bird Island, the bird watching is excellent, of course!
  • Conservation Officer Robbie leads nature walks.
  • 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.
  • But there are many other activities available here – snorkeling, 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.

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