Secret Garden nature trail, 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.