Seychelles
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Hiking
Although not considered to be a hiker's destination, the Seychelles offers some fantastic walks, especially on the granitic islands of Mahe, Praslin, Silhouette & North. The lush green vegetation of the hills contrasts beautifully with the white beaches and azure waters below and the number of endemic plant species is a botanist's delight.
A walk in the Vallee de Mai National Park on Praslin, home to the rare Coco de Mer palm, should not be missed whilst the island of La Digue also offers some fascinating trails around the L'Union Estate copra factory and the Veuve Reserve which serves as a bird sanctuary and is home to the endemic black paradise flycatcher.
