Rising up from the iridescent waters of the Indian Ocean and located 230km from Mahe Island is the very special exotic island paradise of Desroches.

Part of the Seychelles Islands, the island has over 14km of unspoilt beaches and virgin forests, offering a stay on one of the most pristinely beautiful islands in the world. Imagine coconut white sandy beaches and turquoise sparkling ocean waters, more spectacular than your eyes have ever met before.

Blessed with a wide selection of extraordinary marine life and coral reefs, it’s the perfect place to enjoy snorkelling and other water based activities. The island is swathed in verdant jungle and also offers a variety of interesting wildlife encounters; highlights may be seeing an ancient tortoise colony, nesting turtles, whales and the soaring sailfish flying up out of the ocean.

What to do

  • Game fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Scuba diving
  • Wind surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle boarding
  • Visits to neighboring islands

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