Bird Island is Seychelles’ most northerly island, fringed by untouched beaches and turquoise clear waters.
Location
Set on Bird Island, the northernmost tip of the Seychelles archipelago, this eco-lodge feels a world away from everyday life. Surrounded by white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, it’s a place where nature sets the pace, and you’ll quickly slip into island time.
Rooms
The lodge has 24 simple but spacious bungalows tucked among gardens just steps from the shore. Guests love the airy design, private verandas, and the joy of living unplugged, with sea breezes and birdsong replacing screens and switches.
Amenities
Meals are included and enjoyed communally in the open-sided dining room, with fresh fish and island-grown produce often on the menu. There’s a small bar, a library corner, and plenty of hammocks for lazy afternoons. We love the unpretentious charm and relaxed atmosphere.
Activities
Bird Island is a haven for wildlife. You can walk barefoot around the island, watch giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely, or spot turtles nesting on the beaches. Birdwatching is world-class, and snorkelling in the surrounding lagoon offers a kaleidoscope of marine life. Every day feels like an adventure in nature.
Sustainability
The lodge is entirely focused on conservation. Solar power, rainwater collection, and sustainable building practices keep its footprint light, while revenues support local wildlife protection programmes. The island runs long-standing programmes to protect and monitor the Hawksbill and Green turtles, tagging hundreds of nesting females and guarding their nests during hatching season. They also care for vast seabird colonies, especially the Sooty Terns that return in their thousands between May and September, and the Long-tailed Tropicbird which nests on the ground near trees.
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When to visit Seychelles
Find out the best time to visit Seychelles with our month by month guide.
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January
January is one of the wettest months due to the North West Monsoon - vegetation is lush, with light winds and high temperatures of 28 degrees. If you're lucky you could see turtle hatchlings.
February
February is another wet month, with short tropical downpours occurring. Temperatures stay in the high twenties leading to humid days.
March
Rainfall continues into March with light winds and average temperatures of 30 degrees and high humidity levels.
April
Temperatures remain hot with increasing humidity levels in April with highs of 30 degrees. If you love diving, conditions during April are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
May
During May the South West Trade winds begin, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
June
The South West Trade winds continue into June, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
July
The South West Trade winds continue into July, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
August
The trade winds reach their peak in August, there is little precipitation and temperatures average 27 degrees, although the seas can be a little choppy. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
September
September is hotter and huimd with a southeast trade wind, so its best to stay on the west coast of the island. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast. During this month the whale shark season begins.
October
October is the peak season for whale sharks and hawksbill turtles. It is less windy and a perfect time to travel to the Seychelles. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
November
During November, Hawksbill turtles continue to lay their eggs and temperatures on the islands are hot and humid. November marks the start of the North West Trade winds, so it's better to stay on the east coast of the islands. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
December
The islands start to fill as the festive season begins, during December you can expect winds and increased rainfall, but temperatures remain in the high twenties.
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