Seychelles Anse Major Trail
Anse Major Trail is one of the most popular hiking trails on Mahé Island in the Seychelles. The trail follows the coastline and offers beautiful views of the turquoise ocean, granite rocks, and tropical vegetation. At the end of the hike, visitors arrive at Anse Major Beach, a quiet and beautiful beach surrounded by nature.
Photography Tips
Start your hike in the end of the afternoon to get a softer light on the trail + arrive at Anse Major Beach for sunset. Bring a telephoto lens to capture all the birds you'll see on the trail.
Travel Information
o get to Anse Major Trail by car, drive to the end of Bel Ombre Road on Mahé Island. There is a parking area near the entrance of the trail. From there, you can start the hike, which takes around 45min/1 hour to reach Anse Major Beach. Make sure you have enough water and if you're hiking back a night, bring a headlamp.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
06:27 - 18:18
| current local time: 21:32
Photo Themes
Birds
Birdwatching
Hike
Hiking
Hiking Trail
Island
Small island
Tropical Island
Wild Animals
Wildlife
Locations
Mahé
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