Fregate Island Private
Fregate Island Private is a mini Galapagos in the Seychelles. A splinter of the former supercontinent Gondwana, Fregate Island is home to many rare and exotic species from the critically endangered Wrights Gardenia to the indigenous giant tenebrionid beetle.
On Fregate Island Private, assiduous attention is paid to sustainability, around 80% of the food comes from the bountiful island.
Fregate Island Private
Fregate Island Private is a mini Galapagos in the Seychelles. A splinter of the former supercontinent Gondwana, Fregate Island is home to many rare and exotic species from the critically endangered Wrights Gardenia to the indigenous giant tenebrionid beetle. We believe that the restoration of this natural habitat serves as a global example of how people can successfully coexist in delicate ecosystems. On Fregate Island Private, assiduous attention is paid to sustainability, around 80% of the food comes from the bountiful island. Guests are always invited to participate in the conservation projects; observing free roaming giant tortoises and exotic birds, assisting turtle hatchlings and cultivating sea coral.
Fregate Island Private serves as an ideal example of how humans are capable of living within delicate ecosystems without damaging it, in fact on Fregate Island life has blossomed thanks to conservation efforts. The lessons we have learnt from conservation efforts on the island will prove invaluable as we apply them to other parts of the world.
A Bird Sanctuary
Hundreds of thousands of birds find sanctuary on Fregate Island, altogether over 100 species, with thirteen species taking up permanent residence here. Every day at dusk, it is a thrill to experience the sight of large flocks of beautiful Fairy Terns and Noddies gliding across the island as they return from their fishing expeditions.
Through ambitious conservation programmes, the Seychelles Magpie Robin and others, such as the endemic Seychelles White Eye and Seychelles Warbler, have been brought back from the brink of extinction. But as resident conservationist, Dr. Janske, says “Our work will never feel completed until the fregate bird returns to Fregate Island Private.” In a heart-lifting moment two fregates were recently sighted near to shore, and so the conservation continues.
