In the clear, tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, one thousand miles away from the African mainland, lies a secret paradise rarely experienced outside of the world of fantasy. Adorned with lush palms and vibrant vegetation, this pristine granitic slice of heaven marks one of the few destinations on the planet where the miracle of nature thrives and man in all his curious wonder is a simple and silent observer. Cousine is also a private nature reserve, home to five of the Seychelles endemic birds such as the Seychelles brush warbler, blue pigeon, sunbird, fody and turtle dove, as well as a variety of endemic fauna and spectacular marine life. Cousine was once a coconut plantation but is now home to a suberb resort that offers an exceptional and exclusive island experience within a private nature reserve.