The Seychelles

THE SCATTERED JEWELS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN

The Seychelles are made up of 115 islands lying between four and ten degrees south of the equator in the Indian Ocean. Only 60 of the islands are inhabited and the Outer Islands are considered the hidden jewels of the Indian Ocean, being largely unexplored and unpopulated due to their remote location and unspoilt nature.

DESROCHES ISLAND

Located in the Indian Ocean only 230km from Mahé Seychelles, 5° South of the equator, Desroches Island forms part of the Amirantes Archipelago, regarded as some of the most pristine and mystique in the world – gems passionately protected by the Government where only sustainable development under one operator per island is permitted under exceptional circumstances

BLESSED BY NATURE

Desroches warmly greets you with one of the world’s healthiest, malaria-free climates. Strewn with coconut trees, the island has 14km of immaculate deserted beaches, allowing blissful peace and tranquillity. Miles of soft, sandy beaches and crystal-clear, blue waters make Desroches a refuge for romance, adventure, and an exceptional family or couples destination for diving, snorkelling, fishing, watersport and simply relaxing in the unparalleled beauty and serenity of nature.

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Desroches Island

Located in the Indian Ocean only 230km from Mahé Seychelles, 5° South of the equator, Desroches Island has one of the worlds healthiest malaria free climates. For the ultimate Romantic Escape or Exclusive Island adventure there is no place better located or suited to provide that once-in-a-lifetime remote Island experience.

GETTING HERE

Desroches Island is in the Amirantes Archipelago about 230 km south-west of Mahé, the main and largest island of the Seychelles. There are daily scheduled flights with IDC Aviation (40 minutes).

Desroches Island is also accessible by private charter flights, or a leisurely days sail for those who prefer to take time. Mahé itself is well connected to Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia.

Abundent with coconut trees, Desroches Island is approximately 6 km long, 1.5 km wide and boasts 14 km of immaculate white soft sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. This exclusive island is one of the most beautiful in the Indian Ocean, arguably the world.

Located only 5° south of the equator Desroches Island is blessed with one of the world’s healthiest, malaria free climates. Desroches Island is 11 hrs from London, 9 hrs from Paris, 8 hrs from Italy (subject to EU flight availability), 5 hrs from Johannesburg or Doha, Qatar and 4 hrs from Dubai. The time difference is GMT 4 hours.

THE WEATHER

Situated only 7º south of the equator and outside of the cyclone belt, Desroches Island is blessed with one of the world’s healthiest climates and gorgeous, consistent weather. Desroches offers guests year-round summer days with temperatures seldom dropping below 22°C (72°F).

The North-West trade winds prevails from December to March, which are the hottest and wettest months with humidity averaging 65%. Tropical rain showers are usually short and sharp, doing nothing to dampen your spirits or a day out and about.

FAUNA & FLORA BIODIVERSITY

The Outer Islands of Seychelles holds unique biological treasures that deserve to be preserved for future generations.

Due to its remote location, Desroches plays host to a variety of endemic vegetation, animal life and exquisite marine life that call the surrounding azure waters their home. The sandy beaches and coconut forests make it a quiet retreat as well as breeding ground for a host of migratory seabirds and turtles.

With over 130 bird species recorded, guests can expect glimpses of Red-footed boobies and frigatebirds. Desroches island is also home to a small reintroduced population of Aldabra giant tortoises.

The waters beyond are home to an underwater world that inspires and excites. Heading further away from the golden sandy beaches, the blue waters hold awe-inspiring coral reefs with exotic, colourful creatures of all shapes and sizes. The reefs are made up of gigantic sea fans and walls of thriving ecosystems.