Tropical Eden; barefoot luxury

 "We bought North Island in recognition of its potential as a Noah's Ark; a sanctuary where natural habitats could be rehabilitated and where critically endangered Seychelles fauna and flora could be reintroduced and given a place to regenerate... On this beautiful island we built an exclusive luxury lodge and have, where possible, utilised materials reaped from the rehabilitation process. In doing so, we have paid particular attention to capturing the true essence of North Island, a rare experience in harmony with the environment."

Wilderness Safaris initially became involved in the purchase of North Island with the specific intent of turning it into a Noah's Ark sanctuary - where natural habitats and functioning ecosystems could be restored and where endangered Seychelles fauna and flora could be re-established.

The concept and establishment of an eco-sensitive lodge on the island was preceded by years of research and coordination with government conservation bodies, with all parties committed to ensuring the protection of the natural environment and biodiversity. Ten years down the line, the conscientious pursuit of such policies is now reaping its just rewards.

Read more: North Island Rehabilitation Project

After nearly ten years of intensive rehabilitation on North Island, 25 Seychelles White-Eyes (a critically endangered bird species) were released on North Island over a two-week period in July 2007.

Read more: Seychelles White-Eye Project

North Island runs a Children in the Wilderness programme on a yearly basis, with participants from Mahé.

Read more: Children in the Wilderness - Seychelles