Tortoise sanctuary grounds

Fregate Island Private, Seychelles

Home to the giant tortoise nursery and the 2,200 free-roaming Aldabra tortoises.

Places in Tortoise sanctuary grounds

Banyan tree breakfast pavilion Breakfast served in the branches of a banyan tree, featuring organic produce from the island's plantation.
Hydroponics plantation tasting Fresh organic produce from the island's own hydroponics plantation, the largest in the Seychelles.

Best time to visit: April to May and October to November, the calmest shoulder seasons between Seychelles' monsoons, for ideal conditions to explore the island's seven beaches.
Getting around: Guests fly via a short scheduled flight from Mahé International Airport directly to Fregate Island's own airstrip; once on the island, buggies and walking paths connect the villas, beaches, and dining locations across the compact 2.19 square kilometre island.
Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Language: Seychellois Creole, English and French (all official).
Timezone: SCT (UTC+4)
Current trends: Fregate Island Private continues to distinguish itself through genuine conservation integration, with 2,200 free-roaming giant Aldabra tortoises and a dedicated tortoise nursery woven directly into the guest experience, while the island's own hydroponics system, the largest in the Seychelles, and its philosophy of dining wherever guests choose reflect a broader shift toward destination dining formats over fixed restaurant service at top-tier private-island resorts.

Private Pool Twin Villa clifftop — Villas with private pools and clifftop views overlooking the island's turquoise waters.
Banyan Hill Estate peninsula — A secluded estate with three villas on their own peninsula, personal staff and a shared infinity pool.