Praslin & La Digue

Greentree health garden, La Digue

Greentree is a private health and wildlife garden at La Passe on La Digue, run by Unels and Rachel, who describe themselves as conservation biologists. Visits include a garden tour, medicinal plants and a welcome drink. The owners call it the best spot on the island for the paradise flycatcher. Entry is SCR 200 (Tourism Board listing, updated 25 June 2026).

Last verified 16 September 2026

La Digue

What it is

Greentree is a home garden at La Passe that the owners describe as a wildlife haven. Unels and Rachel, who describe themselves as conservation biologists and slow food practitioners, welcome visitors.

What you find

The owners' Tourism Board listing, updated 25 June 2026, describes:

  • A garden tour with medicinal plants and the traditions behind them
  • Herbal teas from the garden, fresh fruit juice and home-made fruit wine
  • Tropical fruit trees, a pool and a pond
  • A traditional local kitchen
  • Unels Art Studio

Birds

The owners say Greentree is the best birdwatching spot on La Digue for the Seychelles paradise flycatcher and other endemic birds.

Visiting

Entry includes a welcome drink of your choice: seasonal juice, garden tea, coffee or home-made fruit wine. Children under 6 enter free. The listing shows cash payment in rupees, euros, sterling or US dollars. Call +248 2560841 or +248 2541702 before you go, as no opening hours are published.

Visiting

Fees
SCR 200 per person including a welcome drink; children under 6 free (Seychelles Tourism Board listing updated 25 June 2026, checked 16 September 2026).
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Questions

How much does Greentree cost?
The Tourism Board listing, updated 25 June 2026, gives SCR 200 including a welcome drink, with children under 6 free.
Can I see the paradise flycatcher at Greentree?
The owners say it is the best birdwatching spot on La Digue for the paradise flycatcher. Sightings are not guaranteed.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.