Fond Ferdinand Travel Guide: Top Sights in Seychelles, Tours & Travel

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Fond Ferdinand- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Seychelles; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve, opened in 2013, offers a less-visited alternative to the Vallée de Mai on Praslin. Located near Anse Marie-Louise, it is easily accessible by car or bus, with a simple visitor's center at the entrance. The reserve spans 122 hectares, more than six times the size of Vallée de Mai, and is home to a wealth of endemic flora and fauna, including many Coco de Mer palms. A guided tour is included in the entry fee, which is significantly lower than at Vallée de Mai. The hike through the reserve takes visitors to a stunning viewpoint offering panoramic views of Praslin, Curieuse, La Digue, and other nearby islands. The nearby Zimbabwe Point also provides a remarkable sunset vista over the surrounding islands.

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Reviews of Fond Ferdinand

Nadine Kugler

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-15

I loved it! The tour is great and really informative. So if you wanna get some intriguing information about your holiday destination, while enjoying beautiful scenery and atmosphere - you've got it here. Our guide was Carlos and he is really funny in a teasing way, but I found that suitable. Just take your water bottles, suncream, -hat and -glasses and enjoy the "garden eden". You can even legally get a coco de mer there. Not to forget, that there are many more plants and animals. You can even refill your bottles with spring water.
Eli

5
Reviewed: 2024-12-20

We recommend a guided tour, you will learn a lot of interesting information. We had a great funny Julie. After the tour you can walk through the park on your own. Don't forget good shoes and plenty of water. There is drinking water available in the park.
Tomas Janik

5
Reviewed: 2024-12-17

Great tour with Carlos. He explained a lot about local trees (not only the coco the mer), they cinnamon trees, rose apples, mango, orange… and more. The coco the mer palm with the nuts is amazing to see. The nuts are huge and heavy. Take the guided tour for sure (9:30 and 11:00 am).
Gigi D

5
Reviewed: 2024-12-10

Highly recommend ! I was advised to go there instead of vallée de mai as it’s cheaper but also more interesting and I wasn’t disappointed ! Entrance 300 SCR upon arrival. Well kept (currently part of the trails were closed for maintenance to avoid dangerous hikes) Definitely do the guided tour!!! at 9:30 and 11 you have a guide from the park that takes you around for free (see tipping below) and shows you absolutely everything in a fascinating way. He/she will walk you around explaining everything about the Coco de mer, its use, how its being grown but also all the other trees, plants and animals / bugs. Will explain all the trees and pick fruits for you to taste -some you’ll definitely never have seen or tasted- and bring back home even ! Absolutely great experience. Tipping is upon discretion after the tour, but they definitely deserve an earn it
Steffen Matthias

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-17

Carlos is the best 💗 We did a very informative tour and would recommend to spend the time with the guide. Flat walk and you can hike to the viewpoint afterwards. Tour on Sunday 9:30 11:30 13:00 Buy a ticket online to save 30rps