North Island, Seychelles

Development Resort
In 2003, North Island was bought by Wilderness Safaris, a eco tourism company based in South Africa. They intend to return the island to the former pristine state it would have been in before human settlers arrived. Left behind after the island fell into disuse was many species unwanted animals and plants, including pigs, rats, coconuts, casuarina, cows, Indian Mynah birds, cats and a very intrusive weed called latana.
The current conservation project aims to eradicate these unwanted items, and re-introduce Seychelles natural flora & fauna, including giant tortoise and certain species bird, as well as indigenous trees such as takamaka, badamier and the famous coco-de-mer palm. The island also has a turtle nest monitoring programme in place.
Before the initial design the lodge began, there was a small cluster buildings constructed coral blocks on the southern side the island, next to East Beach. These have now been renovated and converted into the island Boutique, Dive Centre and Library. All the other buildings on north island where erected from the materials reaped from the removal unwanted trees on the island. The other buildings on the island include 11 villas, 11 Standard Villas and the exclusive Villa North Island. There is also the Island Piazza with wine cellar and dining area. On West Beach there is the Sunset Bar. Also, clinging to the hillside near the Piazza is the main island pool, near to which exists the spa.