The Gentleman Magazine Issue 15 | June 2019 | Page 48

3 SEYCHELLES ISLANDS FOR YOUR NEXT ECO ADVENTURE
In search of a true eco holiday? Leading in sustainability
initiatives, from banning plastics to protecting 210,000 sq km
of its ocean, and setting aside 60% of its land as protected (the
highest in the world) Seychelles is the place to go. Find out
which islands are the eco hotspots.
Conservation King Cousin Island / National Geographic Live
Cousin Island has been a nature reserve for over 20 years and
is completely carbon neutral. Once a coconut plantation, the
island has years of careful conservation which has led to a
restoration of the island’s rich ecosystem and biodiversity.
Unlike most of the granitic archipelago, Cousin Island’s
wildlife is abundant and in close proximity. You are sure to spot
a variety of nesting seabirds, foraging birds of the forest, lizards
and invertebrates all year round.
There is no accommodation or restaurants on the island
(in order to minimise waste production), but you can take
75-minute tours. Apart from the one of a kind experience,
your visit will directly fund the maintenance and upkeep of the
Special Reserve. And for the serious eco-tourists, Cousin Island
offers an exclusive program, the world’s first Conservation
Boot Camp!
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