On foot, La Digue offers much to interest the nature enthusiast - wild orchids slithering up Palm tree trunks, dainty wild flowers lining the sidewalks and the three popular pathways that lead up to islands interior nature reserve where birdwatchers are treated to rare sightings such as the Black Paradise flycatcher. The island has lots of crab varieties, and if you're lucky you'll run into the rare Periophtalmus - a fish born out of a 'Dr. Seuss-like' imagination, a half-reptilian, half-fish, spending most of its time on sand than in water, and one of the oldest vertebrates known to exist.

For the photographer, La Digue offers a sacred sanctuary for capturing the most beautiful sights and colors - the forests, wildlife, beach settings, dramatic sunsets, historical houses, colorful culture and markets, all provide much to satisfy those who love to record their experiences on film - so be sure to stock up on recording media - and do remember to pause every so often to enjoy and experience the moment outside the camera lens!

What about accommodation on La Digue?

La Digue Island hosts a most unpretentious range of three-star category accommodation whose aim is to let nature impress rather than architecture; which is also in keeping with the island’s charming laid-back lifestyle, untouched by the outside world. On special request, we do offer to host our guests at the La Digue Island lodge for a night or two, however, travelers must keep in mind that the hotels are not catered to be luxury establishments – they offer very basic chalets, located on the Anse Reunion beachfront.

If you wish to explore La Digue for just a day, we recommend that you take a day excursion to La Digue Island to explore, sunbathe, snorkel and try out the restaurant at La Digue Island Lodge, returning to one of our recommended resorts in Mahe or Praslin in the evening.

How do I get to La Digue?

Due to the size and topography of La Digue, aircraft cannot land on the island. A popular and inexpensive way to get to La Digue island is hopping on to a fifteen-minute flight on a lightweight Air Seychelles aircraft departing Mahe for Praslin Island every half hour of the day, and from there on, an old-fashioned ferry ride (half-hour) takes you back in time to La Digue Island.

Alternatively, you could easily charter a helicopter which sweeps you off to La Digue in just ten-minutes from Mahe island.

There are also the infamous scheduled boat-rides from Mahe to La Digue - they take about three-hours in crammed boats and are not an option for those who are easily sea-sick, especially during the Southeaster winds (MAY-OCT). Best not to opt for this experience!

Plan out your visit to La Digue:

Stay on Mahe at the Banyan Tree Resort, Seychelles - click to view

Stay on Praslin at the Lemuria Resort, Seychelles - click to view