Best Tourist Places to Visit in Denis Island, Seychelles, East Africa, Africa

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Denis Island, Seychelles, East Africa, Africa

Denis Island is one of the islands belonging to the Seychelles archipelago in Seychelles, an island country in the Indian Ocean. It is in the northeastern part of the Seychelles islands, near the Bird Island, around 60 miles north of Mahe Island, the most populous island in Seychelles. Denis Island takes its name from Denis de Trobriand, a French explorer and visited what is toady’s Denis Island in the year 1773. Denis Island has a lodging facility of private holiday resort and attractions like a lighthouse and Chapel St. Denis. Denis Island is also known for the abundant population of coconut palms, Takamaka and Casuarina trees.

Getting Denis Island:

There is a small airport in Denis Island and service is limited to the main island of Seychelles, Mahe, catered by Air Seychelles. So international tourists are needed to reach Seychelles International Airport on Mahe Island first and once getting down, visitors can board flight to Denis Island directly. Air Seychelles is the national airline of Seychelles, serving Seychelles International Airport with flights from Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Johannesburg and Paris. Foot is enough to explore Denis Island as the island is small in size.

Food and Shopping in Denis Island:

Independent restaurants and shops are difficult to find on Denis Island except restaurant within Denis Island lodge. So it is advised for visitors to bring some food packets and other necessities prior to landing at Denis.

What to do in Denis Island?

Exploring coconut palms
Walking

What to see in Denis Island?

Vegetation of Denis Island:

Rich flora system is the prime attraction of Denis Island, featuring coconut palms, Takamaka and Casuarina trees. The elegance of this opulent vegetation system can be experienced best through a guided tour, which is also recommended.

Lighthouse in Denis Island:

There is a historical lighthouse on Denis Island that is probably more than 100 years old and according the historical records, the lighthouse was erected in 1910. The lighthouse is located on the northern part of the island, still having its earlier charm.

Chapel on Denis Island:

The Denis Island is the site of a beautiful chapel dedicated to St. Denis. The chapel itself is very attractive and its surrounding environment as well.

Bird Island:

The Bird Island is the nearby island of Denis Island, popular among visitors as a top bird watching destination. Bird Island is home to about 700,000 pairs of Sooty Tern bird and also houses fairy terns and common noddies. Hawksbill and green turtles are another reason to visit Bird Island. Bird Island holds an airstrip and a lodge facility and is connected to Denis Island by boat.

List of other places of interest in Denis Island and Mahe Island (around 60 miles) includes:

Seychelles National Botanical Gardens
Trois Freres Trail
Seychelles Natural History Museum
Moyenne Island
Petite Anse Beach
Anse Intendance Beach
Spiaggia Sunset Beach
Baie Ternay Marine National Park
Le Jardin Du Roi Spice Garden
Spiaggia Anse Soleil
Victoria Market
Bel Ombre Beach
Clock Tower in Victoria
Spiaggia Anse Royale

When to travel Denis Island?

Probably the ideal time to visit Denis Island is May to October as when the weather remains cool and supportive for outdoor activities.

Accommodation options in Denis Island:

Denis Island Lodge on Denis Island houses around 25 guest chalets, diverse from one to another by facilities, services and environment, can be booked through online. Except this, visitors can consider nearby Bird Island Lodge and hotels on Mahe Island that are listed below: