Cousine is a haven for nature - the 25 hectares are home to the Seychelles Magpie Robin, the Brush Warbler, Blue Pigeon and many others. The beautiful, white sandy beach which fringes the eastern coast of the island is home to the Hawksbill turtle, which come here every year to lay its eggs. The season starts in September and peaks in December. The baby turtles hatch 2 months later. On average 12,000 hatchlings are returned to the sea under the watchful eye of our conservation officer. There are only four French Colonial style luxurious villas on the island with a compliment of 16 staff. Each villa has been built to allow maximum privacy whilst enjoying commanding views over the Indian Ocean. All villas have modern facilities with inside and outside showers. In the Pavillion you will find the dining room, lounge, bar and library all overlooking the pool. The air conditioned library can be found in the Pavilion provides ample reading and a relaxing atmosphere. A wide range of books are available plus lots of information on Cousine Island and its heritage. There are also books on the other islands in the Seychelles archipelago. Cousine offers complimentary snorkeling and guided walks with our conservation officer. Other activities like scuba diving, sailing excursions and visits to surrounding islands can be arranged by Cousine Island. In 1992 the island was purchased and a conservation programme introduced. The aim was to protect the nesting sea turtles, maintain existing populations of endemic land birds and provide protection for breeding sea birds. There are no mammals on the island (except for man) and the occasional Fruitbat. Giant tortoises, living in poor conditions on other islands in the Seychelles have been rescued and brought here for their own protection. The island has undergone an extensive vegetation rehabilitation programme, planting of indigenous flora and the removal of alien plants is beginning to bring stability to the vegetation and wildlife. Since 1995 over 2000 native trees have been planted but this is an ongoing process that will continue for many years to come. 

Every effort has been made to maintain the heritage of the island. Walkway lights are kept at a minimum so that the Hawksbill and Green turtles are not distracted. There are clear walkways to the villa so guest do not disturb the eggs or hurt the scuttling baby turtles as they make their dash for the sea. Solar power is extensively used to reduced the need for generators. 64 research/monitoring projects have been identified in terms of meeting the aims of the island wand between 1995 and 2001, 79 documents relating to the islands biota have been produced. 

Seasons: Seychelles has a pleasant year-round climate with the highest average monthly temperature seldom going above 32 degrees C and the lowest seldom below 27 degrees C. The cool, dry south east trade winds blow from May to September and the wetter, north west trades from December to March. December and January are usually the wettest months with around 300mm of rain being recorded on average.