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OTHER INNER ISLANDS
If you want to live out that stranded-on-a-deserted-island fantasy, consider staying at a
private island resort. Rack rates are sky-high, but look out for internet deals.
Apart from the sense of exclusivity, what makes these hideaways so special is their green
ethos. They're all involved in pioneering conservation projects and are sanctuaries for vari-
ous rare species.
Transport is handled directly by the hotels on the islands.
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Silhouette
Silhouette is the pyramid-shaped island you see looming on the horizon from Beau Vallon
on Mahé. With steep forested mountain peaks rising from the ocean above stunning palm-
shaded beaches, Silhouette is a truly magnificent island hideaway, though only 20km north
of Mahé. The highest point is Mt Dauban (740m), and there are some truly wild stretches
of beach at Anse Mondon , Anse Lascar , Anse Patate and Grand Barbe . Silhouette is famed for its
biological diversity and it's home to a variety of unique habitats and ecosystems. There's a
small research station based in the village of La Passe OFFLINE MAP that focuses on the conser-
vation of giant tortoises and terrapins. Volunteers and tourists are welcome.