Cousin island is a nature reserve protected by the government of Seychelles. It is home to several endangered bird species and a few tortoises that you'll find wandering around as you explore. Apart from the danger of being splattered with bird poo, the island is a treat to visit as you'll get to see nesting birds at close quarters.
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| A Fairy Tern watching passing visitors on Cousin Island |
Because we went to
Curieuse island to have lunch and rest, we didn't explore the marine national park, which is what the island and its surrounding waters are known for. The tortoises wandering around here are very interested in any snacks you have to offer but you have to be careful not to lose a finger in the process of feeding them.
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| The tortoises on Curieuse Island might be fashion critics (or really shortsighted) |
The local boat tours do not take you
onto St Pierre as it is uninhabited for the most part except for a small hotel I believe. We didn't know this so we expected to be able to land on a beach, which is why we didn't try snorkeling. The snorkeling experience in the waters around the island must be amazing because from the surface alone we saw tons of fish.
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