Wildlife· North Island· Seychelles
Aldabra Giant Tortoises of North Island
4° 23.6′ S · 55° 14.7′ E
More than 130 Aldabra tortoises roam North Island, led by Brutus, believed to be at least 200 years old and weighing about 200 kg.
Practical
Pin is the island centroid. Tortoises were added from Seychellois donors (2003) and Anonyme Island (2008) and released on the western plateau; hatchlings found 2005-06. Guest-only access.
Best for
Tortoise lore
Nearby
- North Island (Private Island, No Landing)Right here
- North Island Dive SitesRight here
- North Island Standoff and Biosecurity RulesRight here
- North Island Turtle Nesting and Rewilding (Noah's Ark Project)Right here
- Seychelles White-eye (North Island)Right here
- Anse Mondon (Silhouette)4.2 NM away
- Anse Mondon Reef Dive (Silhouette)4.2 NM away
- Silhouette Swell and Season Note (NW Monsoon Exposure)4.2 NM away