The Morne Seychellois Park is the largest in Seychelles and was created in 1979. It covers a total surface area of 3,045ha, more than 20% of the area of Mahé. It is 10km in length and between 2km and 4km wide and equipped with an extensively trail network covering more than 15km. A total of 12 different trails can be explored either by half or full day excursions.

Morne Seychellois National Park was created in 1979 and is the largest terrestrial Park in the Seychelles. It covers a total surface area of 3,045 ha, more than 20% of the area of Mahé from sea level to the highest peak of the Seychelles, the Morne Seychellois (910 m).

It boasts a wide variety of landscapes, panoramic views, a unique flora and fauna, and ruins of the colonial times. A trail network was developed to promote the discovery of these wonders by locals and tourists alike.

You should not miss

Viewpoints: At the top of the trails of Dans Gallas, Trois frères, Copolia, and Morne Blanc

Landscapes

The valley of La Mare aux Cochons and its pond surrounded with pandanus; the 'glacis' habitats unique to Seychelles at Copolia and Trois frères, the beauty of the shore line between Danzil and Anse Major, The mangrove at Port Launay

Ruins

The ruins of cinnamon distilleries scattered in the valley of La Mare aux Cochons, the ruins of the first school for freed slaves' children at Mission.

Flora and Fauna

Apart from its countless coconut palms, among which may be counted three Coco-de-Mer, cinnamon plants grow wild on the lush hillsides as do casuarinas and many of the same species of plants, trees and shrubs found on neighbouring islands.

The pitcher plants on Glacis, the loud peep of one of the tiniest frog in the world Sooglossus gardineri in damp forests, the beautiful flight of the 'paille en queue', the unique song of the Scopss owl, and the rest of a unique and thriving fauna and flora.

Contacts

The National Park Unit within the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources can inform you to organise your visit of the National Park. Leaflets of the trails network are available at the kiosk of the botanical gardens, at Antigone bookshop in town, and in various stalls.

Island : Mahé
Type of Attraction : Nature Reserve
Address : Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources, Mont Fleuri, Victoria, Mahé
Tel : +248 67 05 00
Fax : +248 61 06 48
Email : j.françois@env.gov.sc