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Cerf Island safaris, lodges and wildlife tours

A small, granitic island in the Seychelles with stunning coral reefs, coves, lush vegetation and endless white beaches. Snorkelling and bird-watching offer endless hours of entertainment.
  • Snorkelling
  • Scuba diving
Cerf Island - part of the St. Anne Marine National Park
Cerf Island travel info

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Cerf Island travel info

Nestled into the hillside and bordered by a marine nature reserve, Cerf Island Marine Park Resort in the Seychelles is a luxury retreat for today’s discerning traveller. Offering a truly authentic and luxurious Creole experience, the resort is situated within the Ste Anne Marine National Park a short boat-ride across crystal clear waters from Mahé.
The alluring emptiness of the white sand beaches offer a personal oasis in nature’s tropical playground. Relax and listen to the sound of the breeze in the trees as you sip cocktail’s at the Bar. The infinity edge Pool and Lounge, offer the perfect relaxation. The marine park waters around the Island are a diving dreamland of abundant tropical sea-life. Watersports provide the intrepid with the ideal way to explore the island. Stroll amongst tropical vegetation to the marine reserve viewpoint to experience the benign mix of flora and fauna.

The understated elegance of the 12 private Lodges convey a harmonious balance between modern day comforts and the natural surrounds of a tropical paradise. Dining is certainly an unforgettable affair. The restaurant is perched on a cliff top with unimpeded sea views - a heavenly setting. There is a wide choice of fine traditional Creole and southern French cuisine, a treasure of fresh seafood and local natural produce. A private Mini Spa is set halfway up the hill, surrounded by "Kallis du Pap" trees, on the border of the resort and the rainforest. The Spa boasts a variety of massages, a private steam room, indoor/ outdoor treatment room, outdoor shower, relaxation garden and ‘Rainforest Jacuzzi’. The products selected for treatments are based on essential oils - true bio-products, carefully selected for best results.

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.

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