Seychelles giant tortoises by Savoy Resort & Spa

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Seychelles giant tortoises Seychelles Resort Spa
There are a lot of things to do in Seychelles
especially when it comes to exploring wildlife
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Today, only one type of these giant tortoises
remains in Seychelles the Aldabra giant tortoise.
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The Aldabra giant tortoise or Aldabrachelys
gigantea are named after the Aldabra Atoll
where they originated. The Aldabra Atoll became a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. The Atoll is
also labelled a strict nature reserve by IUCN.
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Today, there are more than 152,000 Aldabra
tortoises living on the Aldabra Atoll. 
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First, it is the furthest point in the Seychelles
archipelago, lying approximately 1,150km (715
miles) away from Mahé.
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You might see giant tortoises grazing on fresh
lettuce leaves and fruit in captivity. In the
wild, they generally still follow a herbivore
diet as they eat a mix of grasses and stems.
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Aldabra tortoises typically live between 80120
years. There has, however, been exceptions to
this. Currently, the record for the oldest animal
in the world is held by Jonathan the
184-year-old Aldabra tortoise. Before this, the
record was held by Adwaitya also an Aldabra
tortoise who lived to be around 255 years old.
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How to Get There
The best way to reach the Seychelles is by plane.
Most connecting flights originate from Doha,
Dubai, or Nairobi.
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Contacts
Beau Vallon beach, Mahe island, Seychelles 248
252 02 00 reservation_at_savoy.sc savoy.sc