Silhouette Island

Silhouette is the steep, forested island on the horizon from Beau Vallon, off the north-west coast of Mahé. About 93% of it was made a national park, which opened in August 2010, so most of the island is forest and granite with very little development.

We could not confirm the current boat service or the status of the hotel on the island from official sources: third-party sites mention boats of about 30–45 minutes from Bel Ombre, but treat that as unverified and check with operators before you plan a visit. The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority lists no visitor fee for Silhouette. For most visitors it is a view rather than a day trip.