Discover the magical
Aldabra archipelago
Described as one of the finest natural treasures in the world, the Aldabra group of islands are an unexplored, pristine paradise. Located in south-west Seychelles, they consist of four stunning islands with the bluest of waters, golden and white sand beaches. They are a haven of biodiversity with giant tortoises, endemic and migratory birds as well as superb marine life.
One of the islands, Assomption, will be the home for a new luxury resort with up to 40 unique villas. Opening in 2027, it will set new standards for guests looking for the most relaxing and experiential retreat in the world.
Outer Seychelles
Assomption
A new, breathtaking and sustainable resort will transform this uplifted coral plateau, with up to 40 villas dotted around its stunning six-kilometre white sand beach, multiple dining options for guests and state-of-the-art spa, wellness and diving facilities.
Guests will respectfully share the island with giant tortoises, turtles, coconut crabs, sunbirds and skinks. The development will drive investment into conservation and restoration of flora and fauna, alongside forming a stepping stone to see other remarkable land and sea life in the Aldabra archipelago.
Aldabra
One of the largest coral atolls in the world, Aldabra is home to many unique and rare species. This incredible nature reserve, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, has the largest population of giant tortoise in the world and is a notable nesting and breeding site for wildlife across its pristine mangrove forests, colourful corals and translucent shallows. The land averages about 8m above sea level and the reef has an estimated 118 coral species.
The only way to reach the island is by sea, on a charter boat or liveaboard granted special permission to anchor or go ashore.
Astove
Renowned for its butterflies, Astove’s ring-like landmass encircles a five-square-kilometre shallow lagoon. Known to Arab merchants and sailors since 1000AD, it has been settled, fished and farmed on and off for hundreds of years; the atoll was declared a nature reserve in 2014.
Giant tortoises live amongst coconut palms, sand dunes and mangroves whilst underwater, spectacular coral reefs drop off into the deep at “The Wall” - a magnificent dive site filmed by Jacques Cousteau that plummets from ankle deep down to 1000m.
Cosmoledo
The sand flats of Cosmoledo form nesting grounds for hawksbill and green turtles, its skies filled with endemic and migratory birds: the atoll includes the Seychelles’ largest breeding colony of boobies. It also has excellent scuba diving, much of which is yet to be explored.
The saltwater fly fishing season traditionally runs from November to April, with anglers drawn to the giant trevally, bonefish, yellowfin and dogtooth tuna, milkfish, barracuda, triggerfish, sailfish and wahoo. The water racing in and out with the tides makes for some of the finest giant trevally fishing grounds on the planet.
Biodiversity & Beauty
A World Apart, Above & Below the Water
One of the world’s most important habitats for terrestrial and marine life, the Aldabra archipelago hosts unique, native animals as well as many passing through seasonally. The islands are perhaps most famous for the Aldabra Giant Tortoise, a keystone species and ecosystem engineer.
Keeping the tortoises company on land are green turtles, oceanic flamingos, frigatebirds, red-footed boobies, Aldabra Rail, Aldabra Drongo, the critically endangered Madagascan pond heron, coconut crabs and crab plover.
The islands are also on the migratory path of humpback whales and whale sharks, with dugongs and dolphins present year round, surrounded by colourful corals.
Protect & Preserve
Conservation & Sustainability
Our mission is to protect and preserve this precious environment for future generations, and for it to become a beacon of sustainability.
We believe in collaboration and cooperation, not only to safeguard biodiversity and enable native flora and fauna to thrive, but also to address shared challenges across the Seychelles and island communities.
The development team is working alongside key stakeholders and eco-system experts to put in place a pragmatic, well-balanced programme of stewardship on Assomption Island and beyond.
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