Located on the third largest granitic island of Seychelles, 40 minutes away from Mahé by boat and few minutes by helicopter, La Belle Tortue Lodge is binded with nature on its own sandy cove.
Discover Silhouette Island : a Garden of Eden which forest mountain falls into pristine waters. Mostly protected land (National Park, Marine Reserve) with a unique biodiversity in the Indian Ocean, no cars, ruins recalling old busy plantation times. An island where time stand still and nature reigns.
Our gourmet restaurant offers fusion cook where the flavours of the indian ocean with creole accents and the technics of French gastronomy mingle.
Our French Chef takes pleasure in preparing a daily three-course menu for you. He will make you discover recipes based on seasons and fishing, mixing skills and products from here and there. We are happy to accommodate any specific dietary.
We source most of our products locally, from Mahe, Denis Island Farm and also from our organic vegetable garden.
For lunch ask for our salads, snacks, freshly cut and prepared coconut, or our picnic bags for your daily hike or beach escape.
Fancy a romantic dinner or pic nic on the beach? A special lobster treat? A barbecue ? Learning how to cook your catch of the day? Just ask !
To every moment of the day its particular atmosphere and pleasures: a coffee on the terrace, a tea in the afternoon by the library, when sun sets contemplate the ocean and sky view over North Island while sipping your favorite cocktail in one of our outdoor lounges, feet in the sand..
After 15 years as a Sommelier and Chef cook in European luxury restaurants, Cora and Benjamin had prepared for you a reasonable but sophisticated selection of wines from South Africa, Australia, South America, and Europe.
You can also discover ours selection of local and regional rums, natural or home made arranged, straight or in cocktails, native to the islands!
In the lounge share moments with family, partner, hosts and other guests, enjoy the books on Silhouette and Seychelles, games, free wifi to reconnect to the outside world.
Lodge Room
Charlotte de Berry –Maria Lindsey
Located on the first floor of the Villas, our large Lodge rooms (37m2) offer a distinguish floral decoration (Jungle and ‘Mojito’ from Pierre Frey). They are suitable for up to 2 adults and enjoy a beachfront balcony.
Varangue Room
Anne Bonny, Alvida, Grace O’Malley
Located on the ground floor and accessible through stairs, our Varangue rooms, twin or double are suitable for up to 2 adults and a baby. They offer separate toilets, an outdoor beachside terrace with sunbeds and lounge area, marine and nature themed decoration.
Anne Dieu-le-Veut Villa
Anne Dieu-le-veut is a private Villa with a bedroom, bathroom and beachside balcony on the first floor and a living room on the ground floor, accessible through stairs. Interior is decorated on a marine and coral theme including hand embroded Pierre Frey ‘Caraïbes’ linen. The Villa is surrounded by a beachside private terrace with sunbeds, four-poster bed and lounge area. The Villa is suitable for up to 2 adults (upstairs), 2 children and a baby (downstairs).
D. Suite & Private Villa
Aldabra, Providence
Travelling with your family ? Book a Suite by connecting a lounge to your Varangue room. Our lounges (60m2) offer comfortable living room with blue coral theme (Aldabra) or green parrots (Providence). Suites can accommodate up to 4 adults and a baby. Alternatively book a Private Villa by combining 2 Varangue rooms and a connecting lounge. The Private Villa is suitable for 4 adults, 2 children and 2 babies. Enjoy a large private terrace facing the ocean with sunbeds and lounge area as well as a Home Cinema!
Our Lodge has been renovated in 2015 and developed into a local and environment wiser integration spirit.
As a small piece of land facing greatness of Nature, this is what we are: nothing! We aim to remain THE hidden spot to admire this constant show, preserving this unique environment and offering a responsible tourism.
Simplicity, details and personal service are our sense of luxury. Swim in our natural pool with stingrays. We have no Spa but you will see every moment here is relaxing your mind and body. Experience respectfully experience National Park, Marine Reserve and Seychelles pristine essence.
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Vladimír Staňura – USA
We wanted to do safari with my wife in Kenya. Diwaka Safaris organized our trip for 17 days professionally. We were very satisfied with all services. The best part was our guide Patrick Waweru who did an excellent job.
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Decided to do one a early Jan before the corona nightmare...wasnt decided on the exact itinerary especially the accommodation to choose...did my own research and decided on the ones I could get though decided they can also advice on what they had in mind so that we could compare prices as well as I could get to check on their diff reviews...was a 4 nights trip just Naivasha where we stayed at Naivasha Sopa and Mara at Ashnil..loved ashnil way better cos of the views as well what we got to see the in terms of wildlife..
