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Discover unique wildlife, explore island culture, and join our conservation team in their daily quest to restore and protect the unique ecosystems of the Seychelles archipelago. All on the most exclusive private island in the world.

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Over Three Decades of Restoration: A World Environment Day Tribute to Cousine's Conservation Story
Conservation, Seychelles, Ecotourism, Wildlife Cousine Island Conservation, Seychelles, Ecotourism, Wildlife Cousine Island

Over Three Decades of Restoration: A World Environment Day Tribute to Cousine's Conservation Story

Cousine Island was once a worn-down plantation. More than thirty years later it is one of the Indian Ocean's great conservation success stories. A World Environment Day tribute to the replanted forest, the returned wildlife and the vision that began it all, plus the Reimagine package for those who want time enough to feel it.

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The Takamaka Tree: A Coastal Guardian of Seychelles’ Wild Beauty
Conservation, Seychelles Kirsten Keeley Conservation, Seychelles Kirsten Keeley

The Takamaka Tree: A Coastal Guardian of Seychelles’ Wild Beauty

The Takamaka tree is one of Seychelles’ most iconic coastal species, known for its sweeping branches, enduring strength, and cultural significance. On Cousine Island, it thrives within a protected sanctuary where conservation, privacy, and natural beauty converge to preserve the island’s rare and timeless ecological heritage.

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The Enigmatic Ghost Crab: Keeper of Cousine Island’s Shores
Conservation, Wildlife Kirsten Keeley Conservation, Wildlife Kirsten Keeley

The Enigmatic Ghost Crab: Keeper of Cousine Island’s Shores

The ghost crab is one of Cousine Island’s most fascinating coastal residents — elusive, swift, and essential to a thriving shoreline ecosystem. Within this protected sanctuary, they flourish alongside tens of thousands of breeding seabirds, reflecting the island’s deep commitment to conservation and the wild beauty that defines Seychelles.

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