Praslin & La Digue

Secret Garden nature trail, La Digue

The Secret Garden is a private botanical garden and nature trail in the hills above La Passe on La Digue. A ticket covers the trails, a guided tour, a fish pond and a view deck. The trail passes a terrace facing the Sister islands and Félicité, then climbs to a hilltop view over La Passe and Praslin.

Last verified 16 September 2026

La Digue

What it is

The Secret Garden is a privately run garden with a nature trail on the slopes above La Passe. Its owners describe it as a botanical garden and a special retreat, and it also hosts weddings.

What you see

The owners' Tourism Board listings describe this route:

  • A walk through the garden past fruit trees and along a fish pond
  • A bridge over a tortoise enclosure
  • A terrace with a view over the Sister islands and Félicité
  • A path continuing uphill to a hilltop view over La Passe and Praslin

The listings mention endemic plants and birdwatching. OpenStreetMap marks the viewpoint and the Secret Garden Trail.

Ticket

The listing updated 19 August 2026 says admission includes the trails, a guided tour, the fish pond and the view deck. It shows a kiosk on site and payment in cash (rupees, euros, sterling or US dollars). No entry price is published in the listings.

Tea in the garden

Kokosye, a La Digue cultural experiences company, runs a Secret Garden Tea & Treats session here. It includes hot and cold teas, fresh local juice and a series of traditional Creole cakes and snacks.

Tips

The trail climbs to a hilltop viewpoint. No opening hours are published, so call the garden on +248 2570344 or +248 4235012 before you go.

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Secret Garden nature trail, La Digue

The Secret Garden is a private botanical garden and nature trail in the hills above La Passe on La Digue.

Map of Secret Garden nature trail, La Digue and the nearest places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
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Places to stay nearest Secret Garden nature trail, La Digue

  • Secret Garden Villa

    Guesthouse in Anse Gaulettes, La Digue

    A five-room guesthouse built from local wood on a forested hill above Anse Gaulettes, on La Digue's east coast. Rooms are open to the air with no glass windows or air conditioning, and stays include breakfast, dinner with wine and a jetty transfer.

  • Villa des Flots

    Villa in Anse Gaulettes, La Digue

    Villa des Flots is a six-room villa at Anse Gaulettes, on La Digue's north-east coast, where each double room has a sea-view balcony and breakfast is taken at the nearby Patatran hotel.

    • Families

  • Le Relax Luxury Lodge

    Hotel in Anse Gaulettes, La Digue

    Le Relax Luxury Lodge is a six-chalet hotel in a beachside setting at Anse Gaulette on La Digue. It has a pool, a restaurant serving Creole, international and Indian dishes, a bar and in-villa dining.

    • Beachfront
    • Pool
    Check availability on Booking.com

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Questions

What does a Secret Garden ticket include?
The owners' Tourism Board listing, updated 19 August 2026, says it covers the trails, a guided tour, the fish pond and the view deck.
What can you see from the Secret Garden?
The listings describe a terrace facing the Sister islands and Félicité, and a hilltop further up with views over La Passe and Praslin.
Can I have tea there?
Kokosye runs a tea and Creole cake tasting called Secret Garden Tea & Treats in the garden.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.