Only about forty minutes from Mahe, Silhouette Island is every nature lover's dream. The third largest island, it is quite mountainous and is home to Mount Daubon, which soars up to a height of seven hundred and eighty meters. The mountain slopes are covered in lush vegetation that is sanctuary to a variety of animals and plants, some of which are endangered or endemic. One can easily find tortoises that over a century old prodding along over the island. Added to that, Silhouette Island has many well maintained hiking trails that make it ideal for hikers.