Aride Island

Aride is a nature reserve north of Praslin, managed by the Island Conservation Society (ICS). ICS says it holds about 500,000 seabirds and describes its Tropical Shearwater and Lesser Noddy colonies as the largest in the world.

Aride is open to visitors in the north-west monsoon season, October to May, and only Aride's own boats may land, so booking is essential. Older ICS notices gave shorter seasons and weekday-only visits, and the current visiting days and landing fee are not stated on its page, so confirm both with ICS when you book. Landings depend on the sea.