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Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve

Praslin, Seychelles

UNESCO World Heritage (opens in a new tab)
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About

In the heart of the small island of Praslin, the reserve has the vestiges of a natural palm forest preserved in almost its original state. The famous coco de mer, from a palm-tree once believed to grow in the depths of the sea, is the largest seed in the plant kingdom.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

When to visit

Hours

Sun
08:30–16:30
Mon
08:30–16:30
Tue
08:30–16:30
Wed
08:30–16:30
Thu
08:30–16:30
Fri
08:30–16:30
Sat
08:30–16:30

Booking

Booking recommended

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes
  • bug spray

Tags

nature reserveprotected area

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