Baie Lazare: Nature Trails, Views and Tree Diversity

Baie Lazare is named after the French navigator Lazare Picault. In 1742, the governor of Mauritius sent him to the Seychelles. This historical connection links the district’s name to a specific person. Nature trails, viewpoints and tree diversity are also among the themes to explore during a stay in Baie Lazare.

Nature Trails and Garden Landscapes in Baie Lazare

Cap Lazare Nature Reserve

Cap Lazare Nature Reserve has numerous nature trails and viewpoints, including Simone’s Lookout and Mount Lazare. This gives you several trails and named viewpoints to choose from. The reserve is particularly appealing if you want to focus on nature trails and views. The stated season is year-round; it is still worth checking current visitor information when planning your visit.

Fruit Garden & Trails

Fruit Garden & Trails offers a different perspective on nature, with rows of endemic and native trees. Examples include mango, guava and cinnamon. Endemic species are those whose natural range is limited to a specific area; native species occur naturally in a region but are not necessarily restricted to it. Fruit Garden & Trail also includes a nature trail with viewpoints and diverse wildlife. The rows of trees, trail, views and wildlife give the garden its own character.

Different Nature Themes for Your Plans

If you are planning a hotel stay, choosing a nature theme can be a helpful starting point: are you more interested in trails and views, or in tree diversity and wildlife? These two focuses bring different interests in Baie Lazare into view and give your travel plans a concrete connection to the place.

Seychelles: More Places of Nature and Culture

The wider destination of the Seychelles includes other places of nature and culture in a variety of settings. On La Digue, Veuve Special Reserve covers 21 hectares and forms part of a 200-hectare plateau on the western side of the island. Reserve staff answer questions and help visitors find the birds. On Praslin, the 19.5-hectare Vallée de Mai is one of the smallest natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. It is also the only area in the Seychelles where all six species occur together. Praslin National Park has several short paths; Glacis Noire is the only official trail. The park provides habitat for endemic, native and indigenous plants, as well as various insects and other animals, including the Black Parrot, which is found only on Praslin and the surrounding islets.

Curieuse also combines landscape and history. A boardwalk built on stilts runs through the swamp and provides access to the mangrove habitat even at high tide. The mangrove swamp borders Baie Laraie. For almost a hundred years, Curieuse was used as a quarantine site for people with leprosy. Moyenne Island, in Ste. Anne Marine National Park, is home to the remains of early settlers’ houses, pirate graves and a small thatched chapel; the marine park comprises six islands.

The trails and access options also vary across the Seychelles: marine parks can be reached by boat, while Port-Launay can also be reached on foot. The Anse Major Trail in Morne Seychellois National Park starts in Danzil Bel-Ombre and ends at Anse Major Beach.

Discover more destinations: Baie Sainte Anne, Port Glaud, Bel Ombre, Plaisance, Outer Islands, Anse Etoile, La Digue And Inner Islands, Anse aux Pins

For the full destination overview: Seychelles.