Praslin Car Hire and the Island’s Best Drives
Praslin is one of Seychelles’ best destinations for driving. It boasts lush landscapes, crystal waters, and pristine beaches. With a Praslin car rental, you can explore Seychelles’ uncontested beauty and explore its gems at your own pace. Additionally, the island is relatively small with a well-looked-after road network, making getting around effortless. With Bliss Car Hire, there’s no need for public transport or being tied to tour and transport schedules.
This post explores some of Praslin’s best drives you can do with car hire, including Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, Anse Lazio, and its array of charming villages and breathtaking terrain.
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What Are Praslin’s Best Island Drives?
Praslin’s best island drives include Anse Lazio Beach, Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, Zimbabwe Viewpoint, Anse Georgette Beach, and along Praslin itself. Be an explorer!
Anse Lazio Beach
Anse Lazio has been cited as one of the best beaches in the world. It has rocks the colour of milky coffee, low waves (they’re just high enough to have fun with), glittery white sand, and a great restaurant nearby. Its vibrant sunsets are absolutely stunning, complete with waters the colour of tranquillity.
The quickest way to get to Anse Lazio from Praslin city centre is to cut through Vallée de Mai. When you reach Baie St Anne at Barclay’s, take a left and drive on the main road until you reach the junction between Zimbabwe Road and Anse Lazio Road.
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve is a national park located high in the mountains, necessitating a car. Drive through Praslin’s windy roads until you reach the parking lot opposite the reserve.
It’s worth a visit if you love unique fauna and flora. You’ll get to see plants, flowers, and species endemic to Seychelles, such as the Coco de Mer palm trees – they bear the world’s most mysterious fruits.
Zimbabwe Viewpoint
They say that the view from this point is so clear, you can see Zimbabwe (not really). In all seriousness, this point is the highest and probably most picturesque on the island. You’ll get to look out over Curieuse Island, home to the Aldabra tortoise colony. You’ll have to drive up some of the island’s steepest roads. To find the best views, you’ll have to pull over on the side of the road and be extra careful with your handbrake.
Anse Georgette Beach
One of the best beaches in Praslin, Anse Georgette is smaller and cosier than its counterpart, Anse Lazio. You’ll need to pass through the Constance Lemuria resort to enter, making this beach all the more enticing – you’ll get to enjoy a half-hour walk along a the magical resort. This beach is less crowded than Anse Georgette and doesn’t have any restaurants.
If you need a car to drive along gorgeous Praslin, enlist Bliss Car Hire. Our diverse fleet has a car for every need, whether that’s simple drives to Anse Georgette or steep treks to Zimbabwe Viewpoint. Contact us today and get the perfect Praslin car hire for your Seychelles trip.
