Seychelles National Botanical Gardens

"The botanical garden, created in 1901, contains palms, fruit trees and hibiscus planted along its cool and refreshing paths - a foretaste of the 2,000 or so species inventoried in the Seychelles." Full review

"Fruit bat colonies feed and roost in the swaying palms and spice trees while brightly colored and delicate orchids, including rare native Seychelles' varieties, are displayed in an orchid house." Full review

"The comprehensive collection of native Mascarene plants and exotic imports stretches over five acres. The abundant palms—including the rare Coco de Mer—are the most important local species" Full review