Trail Through The Morne Seychellois National Park

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Covering over twenty percent of Mahé, Morne Seychellois National Park is host to the highest peak in the picturesque Seychelles. Morne Seychellois stands tall at 905m, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the island and surrounding ocean. Hiking trails and footpaths criss cross the peak allowing the seasoned hiker or casual holiday stroller many options to explore and revel in the unsullied beauty of the Morne Seychellois National Park.

A bountiful array of exotic tropical flora and fauna greet the island visitor and be fully appreciated whilst trekking within the. The Morne Seychellois National Park is also the home to species as diverse as the Scowpass owl and Sooglossus gardineri frog (one of the tiniest frogs in the world). Some of landscapes that a visitor will pass through include the valley of La Mare aux Cochons and the pond found there, surrounded with pandanus, the ‘glacis’ habitats unique to the Seychelles and the ruins of the first school for freed slaves’ little children at Mission. The beauty of the shore between Danzil and Anse Major are truly spectacular and leave the viewer with a renewed respect for the grandeur of Mother Nature. View points at the top of the Dans Gallas, Trois frères, Copolia and Morne Blanc trails are not to be missed as you make your way around the Morne Seychellois National Park.

Trips to the Morne Seychellois National Park are easy to arrange. Leaflets of the trails are also readily available at the Antigone Bookshop and the kiosk at the botanical gardens.