Our Morne Blanc hike on Mahé leads you into the mountains of the Morne Seychellois National Park. The trail starts near the old tea factory on the Sans Souci road and climbs through a cool, green mist forest. At the top a wooden viewing platform waits at the edge of the cliff, with one of the most photographed views of our island: straight down to the west coast and the sea.
The trail is short, but it is steep. You walk over roots and rocks, under tall trees, tree ferns and endemic palms. Your guide takes it slowly, explains the plants along the way and makes sure you enjoy every step.
This is a private tour, only for you and your partner, family or group. We pick you up anywhere on Mahé and bring you back afterwards. Plan about 3.5 hours in total, with 2–3 hours on the trail.
Highlights
- Private guided Morne Blanc hike, only you and your partner, family or group
- Mist forest in the Morne Seychellois National Park
- Endemic plants, tree ferns and forest birds of the Seychelles
- The viewing platform with the famous view down to the west coast
- Start near the old tea factory and its tea plantations
- Free pick up and drop off anywhere on Mahé
Your day
Pick up at your accommodation
We collect you at your hotel, guesthouse or any other address on Mahé at the time you choose when booking.
Over the Sans Souci road
We drive up the winding Sans Souci road into the mountains, past the tea plantations, to the start of the trail near the old tea factory.
Through the mist forest
The path climbs steadily through a cool, humid forest. Your guide shows you endemic plants, tree ferns and, with a little luck, some of the forest birds.
The viewing platform
At the top the forest opens and you step onto the platform above the cliff. Time to rest, enjoy the view to the west coast and take photos.
Descent and drop off
We walk back down the same trail at a careful pace and drive you back to your starting point or anywhere else on Mahé.
Included
- Private guided hike for you and your partner, family or group only
- Licensed local guide speaking English or French
- Free pick up and drop off anywhere on Mahé
- Transport by car to the trailhead and back
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Sturdy closed shoes with good grip (no flip flops or sandals)
- Drinking water
- A light rain jacket, the mountains are often cooler and wetter
- Mosquito repellent
- Camera or phone for the view
Good to know
- Suitable for children from 8 years with some walking experience.
- The trail is short but steep, with roots and rocks. A normal level of fitness is enough.
- After rain the path can be slippery, so we walk slowly and carefully.
- The summit is often in the clouds. Mornings usually offer the best chance of a clear view.
- About 3.5 hours in total, including transfers.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour, with a full refund.
- The tour is paid in advance online. Would you like more time? You can simply add extra hours when you book, and if the day runs a little longer, that is no problem.
Prices
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | €129 |
| 2 person | €69 |
| 3 to 4 persons | €55 |
| 5 to 25 persons | €49 |
With two paying adults, one child up to 12 years travels free. Lunch, dinner, drinks and entrance fees are optional and paid on site.
Morne Blanc: a mountain hike in the heart of Mahé
Mahé is not only beaches. Behind the coast the island rises steeply into green granite mountains, and many of them belong to the Morne Seychellois National Park. The park is named after Morne Seychellois, the highest mountain of the Seychelles, and it covers a large part of the interior of Mahé. Morne Blanc is one of its most beautiful peaks, and the trail to the top is a favourite with our guests.
The hike is short, but it feels like a real mountain tour. Within a few minutes you leave the road behind and enter a different world: cool air, moss on the rocks, the sound of dripping water and the calls of birds in the trees.
The Morne Blanc hike step by step
Start near the old tea factory
The trail begins on the Sans Souci road, the mountain road that crosses Mahé from Victoria to the west coast. Close to the start lies the old tea factory, surrounded by tea plantations on the slopes. It is a lovely first impression of the mountains before the forest begins.
Through the mist forest
From here the path climbs steadily. The forest at this height is a mist forest: humid, green and often wrapped in clouds. You walk under tall trees, past tree ferns and endemic palms. Your guide explains which plants grow only in the Seychelles and what the Creole names mean. Listen for the forest birds, such as the Seychelles bulbul, which you often hear before you see it.
The trail is steep in places, with roots and rocks that work like natural steps. We walk at a relaxed pace and take breaks whenever you like. There is no rush.
The viewing platform
At the top the trees step back and you reach the wooden viewing platform. It stands right at the edge of the cliff, and the view is breathtaking: far below lies the west coast of Mahé with its bays, the forest slopes and the blue of the Indian Ocean. This is the picture many people know from photos of Morne Blanc, and it is even more impressive in real life.
We stay as long as you like. Sometimes a cloud drifts past and hides the view for a few minutes, then the coast appears again. It is a special moment every time.
Is the Morne Blanc hike right for you?
You do not need to be a mountaineer. A normal level of fitness and good shoes are enough. Still, the climb is steep and can be slippery after rain, so we recommend the tour for children from 8 years with some walking experience. There are no dangerous animals in the Seychelles, and your guide knows the trail very well.
Bring sturdy closed shoes, water, mosquito repellent and a light rain jacket. Up in the mountains it is cooler and wetter than on the coast. Mornings are usually the best time, because clouds tend to build up later in the day.
Your private tour with Island Tour Seychelles
Island Tour Seychelles is a family business on Mahé. Sheena Jean has run it since 2020 and is the only licensed female tour guide in the Seychelles. Our other guides are licensed too, each with an official tour guide certificate. Together with our guides Chris, Kevin, Yannick and Keeto, we love to share the mountains of our island with you. Our guides speak English and French, and Sheena also speaks a bit of German.
Every tour is private: only you and your partner, family or group walk with us, at your own pace. We pick you up free of charge anywhere on Mahé, whether you stay at a hotel, a guesthouse, on Eden Island or with friends, or arrive at the airport, the cruise terminal or the jetty in Victoria. The tour is paid in advance online, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start.
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