Villa 102 in Private Island, Seychelles

This island has a beautiful unspoiled beach 1 kilometer long, separating the warm turquoise water of the Indian Ocean from the lush tropical vegetation.

Private Nature Reserve & Conservation Island Location
Seychelles Situated 6km off the West coast of Praslin and close to the island lays this natural paradise. The island is 25 hectares (62 acres) in size; approximately 1.4km in length, 800m in width and is 100% dedicated to the preservation of the Seychelles environment. The vegetation consists of 95% endemic plants and is home to more than 5 species of endemic land birds and 7 species of endemic seabirds - the remaining 5% of vegetation is made up of indigenous fruit trees and vegetable plants. Migratory birds consider the Island home during 6 months of the year. Hawksbill Turtles come ashore to nest and Green Turtles, rare to the Seychelles, nest occasionally throughout the year. The Island is one of the only islands in the Seychelles to be completely free of alien mammals. GPS Coordinates: 4 Deg 20 Mins 55.73 South 53 Deg 38 Mins 53.24 East

Mission
"To promote and practice nature conservation and the wise use of natural resources of the island and its surroundings and to share this philosophy with guests" Opened: April 2000 Island & Hotel Manager: Mr Jock Henwood Staff complement: 16 in total (hotel, island and conservation) Star rating: 5 star

Accommodation
4 Luxury Villas, 30 meters from the beach, each with magnificent views over the Indian Ocean. Architecture, Design & Villas:
The architecture of all buildings is French Colonial to commemorate the heritage of the Seychelles and to blend in with the traditional designs. Only four individual Villas were built to ensure comfort and maximum privacy for guests and to reduce the impact of man on the island. Each Villa has a floor space of 175m² which allows for spacious and tastefully decorated rooms fitted with comfortable furnishings and appliances. The majority of the building materials used was sourced locally.
Occupancy:
Each Villa can accommodate 2 persons. 2 out of 4 Villas can accommodate 1 extra person.
Full island occupancy is 10 persons.

Dining The Island has one airy dining area which is located in the main building called The Pavillion and overlooks the freshwater swimming pool, the Indian Ocean and the islands of Praslin, Cousin and Aride. The  chefs prepare meals to order to satisfy each guest's individual taste. Typical Creole cuisine can be sampled here but dishes with Eastern and European influences are also available. All ingredients are sourced locally, supporting the local community, thus ensuring the freshest ingredients, allowing for a first class Creole experience! Head Chef: Adriaan van Niekerk (South African) Assistant Chef: Jerina Magnan (Seychellois)

Conservation & Ecology
The Island has always been a uniquely valuable haven to the flora and fauna of the Seychelles. The island has escaped the introduction of alien mammals and as a result, the delicate web of endemic bird life and supporting flora and fauna has remained intact. The island has been privately owned for 13 years and has been transformed into a private nature reserve through a systematic rehabilitation program, replanting of endemic trees and plants and the establishment of colonies of Seychelles endemic birds. It still has the enviable status of being the only island in the Seychelles archipelago totally free of alien mammals.

Hawksbill and Green turtles nest on Cousine's shores, with approximately 14,000 Hawksbill Turtle hatchlings being released per breeding season (Nov-Mar). In order to protect the delicate ecosystem, The Island prefers guests to arrive by helicopter thus ensuring against the introduction of any alien species. The guests share the island with its natural inhabitants, offering some of the closest encounters with nature in the Seychelles.

Aim
To preserve and protect the endemic flora and fauna for future generations. Sustainability: By staying on The  Island the guests contribute to the funding needed to secure its future. All funds raised by The Island Trust are used to run the island. The guests' information pack states that "tourism development is the only revenue generating activity purely to ensure the long-term sustainability of conservation."

Activities & facilities
Bird watching : The Island has a variety of Seychelles endemic birds, including the Seychelles Magpie Robin currently considered a critically endangered species.
Walks : Various paths around the island and into the forest and hill areas are outlaid on the island map in each villa. Guided walks with the Island Ecologists are available but walks can also be enjoyed alone.
Conservation programs: Guests are encouraged to take part in the various conservation programs and activities that are running on the island e.g.: -
Tree planting - Turtle monitoring - Ringing and feeding of Magpie Robins
Snorkelling: Guided snorkelling is available, equipment is complimentary from the office and guests can also explore on their own.
Swimming pool: Located at The Pavillion, the pool is filled with freshwater.
Library: The library has a selection of reference books as well as novels, DVD's, Videos and CD's. The library is open for guests to use at any time during the day.

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