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Travel

The dry season is the ideal time to spot the giant tortoises

A full-day Creole cooking class is a fun outing The ancient Vallée de Mai on Praslin. Photo Seychelles Tourism Board

taking some time out to explore one of kilometres in length and one to two hours Wildlife and bird watching: The dry
the Seychelles’ tropical rainforests and in duration. While hiking through this season in the Seychelles coincides with
waterfalls, which offer a unique and Unesco Heritage Site, tourists will have the nesting season for various bird species,
serene experience. Some easier trails that the opportunity to experience one of the making it the ideal time for bird watching.
families with children can enjoy include beautiful waterfalls. Sightings of giant tortoises are also more
the Anse Major Trail on Mahé, which prevalent during this time.
offers coastal views and ends at a beach. Seychelles is all about the great outdoors,
The 2km trail takes about 40 minutes. enabling tourists to derive maximum The shoulder seasons provide an ideal
On La Digue Island, a 1,3km trail lasting enjoyment of their favourite outdoor balance of climate and create an optimal
40 minutes is offered. The Nid d’Aigle pursuits. environment for observing the Seychelles’
Trail starts from BelleVue Restaurant and Snorkelling and diving: This activity is diverse fauna and flora.
goes to the highest point on the island. best enjoyed during the dry season when
The Vallée De Mai, Praslin Trails on Praslin the sea is calmer and water visibility is Article courtesy of Travel News,
offer three routes between one and two better. www.travelnews.co.za

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