mission lodge lookout

ActRegular_traveller

We stopped here as part of a tour group on an island sight-seeing tour. The small carpark was overcrowded between buses and cars from other tourists and our group. The old mission ruins are adequately explained in explanatory signs (not the purpose of individual buildings, but the history of the site). There is a shady avenue out to a lookout. The path is poorly maintained and has many ruts and trip hazards, but the view made it all worthwhile. It was a clear day without a cloud in the sky when we were there and the view of the west coast was amazing. Tropic birds were zooming about along the cliffs.One of the guides showed us a tree with the cinnamon bark which was another point of interest.

Q4875AKjohnp

An amazing view, worth the trip. Wish I had brought my zoom lens. Not much left of the mission nor much details of it.

NeilM411

Nice view of the western side of Mahé - Good location to visit if you are passing by. Something for all you history buffs.

TonyPrice_London

Nice to get into some cool air up in the mountains. Visited the tea plantation before the Mission. Nice, peaceful afternoon out.

195laviniab

They only have some ruins, but it is difficult to know what they were (there is a panel with general information at the beginning and at the end). However at the end the view is amazing and I think only for that view is worth doing the trip.

AprilMarch

There isn't so much left of the old mission lodge, but it's a great lookout to admire the coastline and the amazing nature of the Seychelles!

JemJakorman

Poor view, but the walk is extremely easy (less than 5 minutes). Great for a picnic, but for the true hikers, backpackers and adventurists, you will get bored here quickly.

Hwmc

nothing in the way of buildings except from a few foundation stones but its a nice location on top of the hill with a cool breeze and great views

Eriko26

It's a nice stop and beautiful lookout point. The drive up there is very pretty. We would also recommend making a quick coffee/tea stop at the plantation down the road.

ioannisk362

an abandoned viewpoint with very nice view on the west coast of mahe island. not a lot things to do, but you can sit there and relax.

PatriciaArb86

The road up is beautiful although a bit difficult, but the spectacular views you have when you get there are a must see! The only downside is that we were expecting a bit more in terms of available information, as the place itself is an impressive piece of history that takes you back to the roots of the population of this island. All in all, we loved the views so much that when we did our honeymoon photo session we also came again to take some photos here as well, and were lucky enough to have a photographer that could give us more info about the place.

tanajis2014

It was a bit tough to get to and back from using the bus service. Ideal if you have your own car. Lovely location and great views. A piece of history and takes you back to the early days of Seychelles. But a long way off from anything and the main road has rather sporadic traffic. We thankfully had a nice taxi driver who stopped and gave us a hitch back to a bus stop.

Ceridwen888

Incredible view from the lookout. Sad the place does not have any of the buildings or artifacts that supported the children in their new beginning.

Peter_Bomberg

The views are great, majestic and inspiring. The drive however is a bit annoying and unless you know that the lookout and the mission are the same you can easily drive right buy the sign

Deevahn

Now this is a site "NOT" to be missed if you are going to Seychelles.I visited this place over 6 years ago, and got the chance to see parts of the trees that at that time lined up the way to the lookout. Those old trees are gone now, but once you reach the lookout,........WOW......this is the best view on the island. The view is breathtaking..........so peaceful..........and the place to be. The entrance could do with a little upgrading to show visitors the way in, but you will not regret visiting this place. I just love it and will definitely visit again next time I am in Seychelles.