Located on the edge of the Seychelles continental shelf is the most northerly island of the seychelles archipelago, 60 miles from the main island of Mahe. This is Bird Island a small, flat tropical island. Shades of turquoise and blue warm Indian Ocean waters define the reef and continental shelf contrasting vividly with the 5km of soft, white sand and tropical green island vegetation. The east and south sides are surrounded by a protective barrier reef which is home to many varieties of colourful tropical fish and the rest is an open beach which offers a safe swimming area.

Bird Island offers endless stretches of fine white coral sand beaches giving a true 'castaway' feeling. True to its name the island is an ornithogist's heaven boasting at least 20 bird species all year round. It is also a nesting site for turtles and boasts the world's largest land tortoise, Esmeralda.