Aldabra
Atoll · Outer Islands ·

Aldabra

Atoll · Outer Islands ·

Giant tortoises, rare crabs, pristine reefs, UNESCO site

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"Under a forest tapestry of fluffy fruit bats and intersecting branches, I crept closer to a prehistoric-looking giant tortoise that had taken refuge in the shade of some shrubbery on Aldabra Atoll; the world's second-largest coral atoll is extremely remote (about 700 miles from Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles) and requires visitors to adhere to intense biosecurity measures. It is home to 100,000 giant tortoises—the largest population in the world—and nearly 400 other endemic species and subspecies, including the white-throated rail, the western Indian Ocean's last remaining flightless bird." - Maria Yagoda

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Aldabra

Alison M

Google
I was lucky enough to visit this beautiful remote and protected island last month on an expedition cruise with Zegrahm. There are only about 1000 individuals who are approved by special permit to visit this Atoll annually. There is a small, dedicated research staff assigned to this Atoll, the world's second largest. There are countless things you can do here, we spent two full days snorkeling the pristine and healthy coral reefs, cruising around the champignons (mushrooms) for bird watching, and coming ashore at the research center to meet the giant coconut crabs (super rare) and the Aldabra Giant Tortoise (only two giant tortoise remain, here and Galapagos). It's stunning with crystal blue waters, white sand beaches, and friendly researchers happy to answer questions and lead you on a nature walk. They take protecting this UNESCO World Heritage site very seriously so we had to submit to a bio security inspection of the items and our shoes we planned to bring on the island before we were able to make land to ensure we didn't bring outside seeds, soil and other contamination to the protected eco system here. A real pleasure to have seen such a wonderful thing so few ever will. I'm glad it's protected.

CH D.

Google
Beautiful place but you must arrange permission in advance to visit there. Only facilities are a research station under the auspices of Seychelles Island Foundation.

Zayn Dean I.

Google
Aldabra, Seychelles has a thriving ecosystem. It’s great to see marine ecosystem doing se well, despite all the plastic floating about in the Indian Ocean.

Ken A.

Google
The Aldabra Atoll (belonging to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean) is probably one of the most spectacular scuba diving locations on the planet. Aldabra is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre and protected from development. As it is difficult to reach, very few come here and even fewer scuba dive. It is a 2 day journey by boat from Victoria, the capital of the Seychelle Islands.

Cihan

Google
very nice place to visit and nature time constants are so large

DIVAKAR M.

Google
giant tortoise very attractable.........

Asif Asif Allah N.

Google
The heaven on earth. I will remember Aldabra forever its so beautiful place to visit

Donovan S.

Google
Great experience, but watch out for the krabs, they come at you fast