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Denis Island
Denis Island
Denis Island
Denis Island
Denis Island

Denis Island is a small coral island set in the deep, blue Indian Ocean...

...with stunning, white sandy beaches.

Relax on the beach...

...maybe try some water sports...

...or discover the island’s lush centre.

Denis Island

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Denis Island is a small coral island set in the deep, blue Indian Ocean ...
... about 60 miles north of Mahe Island. It is one of the 'Inner Islands' of the Seychelles.
Denis Island was named after a French explorer, who dicovered it in August 1773...
... and today, it is a private island...
...with stunning natural surroundings.
Denis Island has a lush centre...
...and white sandy beaches as far as the eye can see.
Birdlife is plentiful...
...and you may even spot a magpie-robin...
...due to Denis Island's conservation projects.
A walk around the island will lead you to the giant tortoise enclosure...
...or the watersports centre, offering snorkelling, diving and fishing trips.
Denis Island Lodge has spacious guest cottages...
...each with it's own stretch of beach and shaded loungers for relaxing.
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Denis Island is a small coral island set in the deep, blue Indian Ocean ...
Denis Island is a small coral island set in the deep, blue Indian Ocean ...
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... about 60 miles north of Mahe Island. It is one of the 'Inner Islands' of the Seychelles.
... about 60 miles north of Mahe Island. It is one of the 'Inner Islands' of the Seychelles.
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Denis Island was named after a French explorer, who dicovered it in August 1773...
Denis Island was named after a French explorer, who dicovered it in August 1773...
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... and today, it is a private island...
... and today, it is a private island...
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...with stunning natural surroundings.
...with stunning natural surroundings.
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Denis Island has a lush centre...
Denis Island has a lush centre...
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...and white sandy beaches as far as the eye can see.
...and white sandy beaches as far as the eye can see.
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Birdlife is plentiful...
Birdlife is plentiful...
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...and you may even spot a magpie-robin...
...and you may even spot a magpie-robin...
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...due to Denis Island's conservation projects.
...due to Denis Island's conservation projects.
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A walk around the island will lead you to the giant tortoise enclosure...
A walk around the island will lead you to the giant tortoise enclosure...
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...or the watersports centre, offering snorkelling, diving and fishing trips.
...or the watersports centre, offering snorkelling, diving and fishing trips.
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Denis Island Lodge has spacious guest cottages...
Denis Island Lodge has spacious guest cottages...
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...each with it's own stretch of beach and shaded loungers for relaxing.
...each with it's own stretch of beach and shaded loungers for relaxing.
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Damselfish island holiday

5 days • 1 locations
MAHÉ AIRPORT TO MAHÉ AIRPORT

Laid-back luxury on the private Denis Island. Surrounded by protected waters with commendable focus on sustainability, this is perfect spot to disconnect from the world after a safari.

US$4,040 - US$5,320 per person

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Denis Island Lodge

Denis Island Lodge

Something of a private hideaway, Denis Private Island has 25 smart island-style cottages set amidst rich vegetation and all within 30m of a gorgeous stretch of beach.


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