Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island has begun its annual celebration of hawksbill sea turtle nesting season, inviting guests to witness one of the Indian Ocean’s most remarkable wildlife events while supporting ongoing conservation work.
The season runs from October to March, when the island’s 14 kilometres of beaches become a critical nesting ground for the critically endangered species .
The Seychelles is home to one of the world’s largest remaining hawksbill nesting populations, making each season an important moment for long‑term protection efforts . Green turtles also frequent the island, with their peak mating season taking place from June to September, giving guests the chance to observe different stages of the turtles’ life cycle throughout the year .
Guests can join the resort’s marine conservation team for guided experiences, including daytime patrols during hawksbill nesting season, where monitoring activities such as tagging and nest recording may take place when conditions allow . Additional experiences include following green turtle tracks, observing courtship behaviour, and learning how nests are monitored and protected from threats such as seawater infiltration .
Nasreen Khan, the resort’s marine biologist, says the season creates meaningful connections between guests and the island’s wildlife. She notes that every nest monitored and every hatchling guided safely to the ocean contributes to a wider conservation story that defines daily life on Desroches Island .
The programme forms part of Four Seasons for Good, the company’s global commitment to preserving and regenerating natural environments. Working with the Island Conservation Society, the resort contributes vital data to support the long‑term protection of Seychelles’ turtle populations while offering guests the chance to witness nesting, hatching and other key moments in the turtles’ life cycle .
