Description of the attraction
The Vallee de Mae nature reserve is located on the island of Praslin, which is part of one of the most beautiful archipelagos on the planet. It is a large rainforest that has hardly been affected by human activity.
The Vallee-de-Mae Nature Reserve is a naturally preserved forest, consisting mainly of endemic palms. The park is home to unique species of birds, snails, arthropods, reptiles and amphibians. Seychelles palms in the park have the largest seeds among plants, the tallest trees reach a height of 30-40 meters, with leaves up to 6 meters wide and 14 meters long.
The reserve, located on the granite island of Praslin, occupies 19.5 hectares. In addition to its ecological significance, visitors are attracted by the natural beauty and almost prehistoric state of the Vallee de Mai.
The valley is a wonderful example of the evolution of the flora of the planet, which took place millions of years ago. This is a living laboratory that demonstrates what the planet looked like before the emergence of modern plant species. The palm forest is home to black parrots, bronze geckos, blue doves, nightingales, chameleons, tree frogs and many other animals.
In order to preserve the valley, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee took it under its protectorate. Tourism makes a significant financial contribution to the protection of the reserve. Walking among beautiful waterfalls in the green is often allowed only along marked paths, so as not to disrupt the life cycles of the rare animals that live here.
