Wildlife· Alphonse· Seychelles
Alphonse Island Conservation Centre
7° 0.3′ S · 52° 43.6′ E · approximate
The outer islands' first conservation centre (ICS, 2007). It has recorded more bird species on Alphonse than anywhere south of the granitic islands except Aldabra, including Seychelles' only sociable lapwing.
Practical
Wedge-tailed shearwaters breed, and the lagoon has seagrass, big coral heads and giant clams. Hawksbill and green turtles nest. Guests pay a conservation levy. Coordinate is approximate: near the settlement on the island.
Best for
Rare-bird records and turtle work
Nearby
- Alphonse Island Lodge0.1 NM away
- Alphonse Island Anchorage (West Side, Off the Reef)0.7 NM away
- Alphonse Outer Wall Diving0.9 NM away
- Alphonse Manta Ray Snorkel1 NM away
- Alphonse Island Fly-Fishing1.2 NM away
- Alphonse Lagoon (Dinghy and Tender Only)1.7 NM away
- Alphonse Sailfish Snorkel1.8 NM away
- Bijoutier Island3.8 NM away