From Victoria, travel to the Botanical Gardens to visit the endemic flora and fauna, coco de mer palms and the colony of giant land tortoises and fruit bats. After the Botanical Gardens travel over the mountains via the Sans Souci road which runs through the Morne Seychellois National Park. A stop is made at the Mission Lodge, site of one of the first slave settlements in Seychelles. Here there are spectacular views over the park and the chance of seeing some of the rare Seychelles birds such as the White-tailed Tropicbird. Continue along the road past acres of green tea shrubs nestled on the slopes of Morne Blanc mountain on your way to the Tea Factory.
Local tea is available for purchase here.
From the Tea Factory continue towards the southern part of the island while taking in spectacular views of unspoilt coves, picture postcard beaches and the turquoise Seychelles sea. Stop off for a traditional Creole lunch at one of Mah 's best restaurants before continuing along to the Craft Village where you will see local craftsmen at work making clothes and souvenirs. Visit the Coconut House within the grounds of the Craft Village where you can view or buy artifacts made of coconut and its fibre before returning to your hotel. This park was designated as a protected area in 1973 and was the first marine national park in the Indian Ocean. It includes 6 islands off the coast of Mah , a short journey from Victoria.