Morne Seychellois National Park: Cloud Forest Hiking
The Morne Seychellois National Park covers over a third of Mahé — its cloud forest trails lead to the island's highest peak, unique pitcher plants, and endemic birds
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Tea Factory Trail Start
The Historic Tea Plantation Trail begins at the old factory of the tea estate — one of the few working tea plantations in Africa, overlooking the mountains
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Kannväkstskog
Seychelles' endemic pitcher plants — Nepenthes pervillei — grow only on the high granite ridges of Mahé and Silhouette, trapping insects in fluid-filled tubes
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Morne Blanc Waterfall
A trail through the cloud forest leads to a dramatic waterfall on the slopes of Morne Blanc — the mist keeps the forest constantly moist and covered in orchids
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Veuves nature reserve
The Seychelles paradise flycatcher - "Veuve" - is only found on La Digue but the national park protects the wider Mahé endemic bird community
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Morne Seychellois Summit
The highest point on Mahé at 905 meters — on rare clear days take in a 360-degree panorama of Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette and countless outer islands
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Trois Frères Peak View
The three-peaked granite ridge above Victoria is the city's dramatic backdrop — a short hike provides a bird's-eye view down to the harbor and clock tower