Bird Island is a small spot of land about 30 minutes away from Mahé by plane, and is the Seychelles' most northern island. Surrounded by crystal-clear water and endless beaches, this small coral island can't be beaten when it comes to natural, native flair. While the Seychelles' inner islands are all granitic, Bird Island belongs to the outer coral islands, making it a unique prospect compared to the larger islands at the heart of the Seychelles.

The 24 individual beach bungalows are set in the gardens of a former coconut plantation, and offer comfortable, spacious accommodation to guests. The traditional architecture style preserves the island's original 'nonchalant' atmosphere. From May until October, millions of colonies of tern come to nest on one part of the island, and with a year-round population of more than 20 different bird species, Bird Island is an ornithologist's dream. Another natural miracle here is the existence of the sea turtles who lay their eggs here, undisturbed. The island is also home to Esmerelda, the (supposedly) largest and oldest tortoise in the world.

The Bird Island Lodge is not a luxury hotel; the lodge has instead committed to profound nature-protection schemes, and aims to exhibit a natural balance between humans and nature that is incomparable with anywhere else. The lodge's staff take pride in explaining their work and letting interested guests discover the secrets of nature on the island and in the underwater world around it. The price of the accommodation is justified by the lodge's unique natural surroundings.

Thanks to its location at the edge of the Seychelles Bank, Bird Island offers excellent opportunities for watersports, such as snorkelling or kayaking. Another possibility is fly fishing from the beach, which you can do if you bring your own equipment.