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Praslin National Park

Praslin National Park offers a forest alternative to the coast. Within it, Vallée de Mai preserves six endemic Seychelles palm species and is a notable place to learn about the coco de mer.

Coco de mer palm canopy in Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, Praslin.
Photo by Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • Vallée de Mai brings together all six endemic Seychelles palm species.
  • The forest is a place to observe the coco de mer and species linked to its habitat.
  • Glacis Noire has an uphill trail and island views when visibility allows.
Praslin
Photo by dronepicr Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
View from Glacis Noire Trail in Praslin National Park toward La Digue.
Photo by Fulvio Spada from Torino, Italy Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Coco de mer palm canopy in Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, Praslin.

Praslin brings together Vallée de Mai and Glacis Noire in two forest rhythms

Two official trails reveal Praslin’s forest at different scales: endemic palms at lower elevation and a short climb towards an island panorama.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026