Mission Lodge Lookout
Mission Lodge Lookout
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD11,250 contributions
Jan 2023
We rented a car from the SEZ Airport to visit the Victoria Botanical Garden, drive the twisting Sans Souci Road to this 1,500’ viewpoint, then return along the beautiful north coast Grand Anse, Anse Boileau & Anse Takamaka Beaches, a 70km day circuit.
After parking in the lot across the street, we crossed to pay 100 Qar each to enter the Mission Ruins of Venn's Town, declared a Tentative UNESCO site in 2013. This 50 acre site was set up in 1876 by the Church Missionary society as an industrious school for children of liberated slaves and used until 1889 for vanilla and cocoa cultivation.
We walked 100m up a paved lane to its memorial statue and missionary ruins, then 100m farther on a wooded trail to the Queen Elizabeth Lodge. This covered viewpoint has a panoramic view of the north coast and the granite cliffs of the green Morne Seychellois mountains with distinctive stands of mimosa trees filling the valleys.
After parking in the lot across the street, we crossed to pay 100 Qar each to enter the Mission Ruins of Venn's Town, declared a Tentative UNESCO site in 2013. This 50 acre site was set up in 1876 by the Church Missionary society as an industrious school for children of liberated slaves and used until 1889 for vanilla and cocoa cultivation.
We walked 100m up a paved lane to its memorial statue and missionary ruins, then 100m farther on a wooded trail to the Queen Elizabeth Lodge. This covered viewpoint has a panoramic view of the north coast and the granite cliffs of the green Morne Seychellois mountains with distinctive stands of mimosa trees filling the valleys.
Written January 15, 2023
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Alexander H
23 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This is part of the MUST. Along the sans souci road as it meanders into the mountains, the fantastic !!! View from the teeppavilion and the mission lodge and back down to the other side of the island to Port Glaud. It doesn't get greener anymore!!! Thank God everything costs admission, then it is not so full of tourists;-)
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Written November 26, 2024
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StotheN
Stockholm, Sweden537 contributions
Feb 2020
This place was officially opened by the Queen of UK in the 1970s. The mission lodge was were local missionaries taught children. From the lodge to the lookout, you will walk along a small trail that has many trees, identifed with their scientific name. All in all a good visit.
Written February 8, 2020
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Sam R
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Jan 2023
This place is a tourist trap. There is absolutely nothing to see. You can see the same views from almost anywere in Mahe Island.
NOT WORTH IT to pay 100 Rupees per person (children also paying 100 Rupees).
NOT WORTH IT to pay 100 Rupees per person (children also paying 100 Rupees).
Written January 17, 2023
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Helen Barrow
Peasmarsh, UK99 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We decided to stop here for a little look and paid the entrance fee, which we thought was quite a lot. It was a short walk just to see some ruins and a view of the coastline. Only a maximum of 15 minutes was needed there and we'd paid £6 each!
Written January 17, 2023
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Ashton Rowe
Amsterdam, The Netherlands148 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
The Mission Lookout is an interesting historical place to visit. The view from the lookout point is beautiful but there are many other great look out spots. If you are in the area definitely go and check it out but it’s not a must see.
Written October 14, 2019
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Rachita Saxena
New Delhi, India114 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Mission Lodge Viewpoint is one of the best viewpoints in Mahe and it is quite easy and convenient to reach as well. You can easily take a bus from Victoria Bus stand to the Mission Lodge bus stop and then enter this place.
There is no entrance fee and you have to walk 5 minutes to reach the exact viewpoint. From here, you can witness the surrounding mountains and the island coast which is absolutely gorgeous. One can easily spend a few hours here, enjoying the view.
There is no entrance fee and you have to walk 5 minutes to reach the exact viewpoint. From here, you can witness the surrounding mountains and the island coast which is absolutely gorgeous. One can easily spend a few hours here, enjoying the view.
Written August 31, 2018
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Lars A
40 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
As it it directly at the road you should stop there to capture the amazing view...especially when its cloudy and little rainy it has a magical touch in my opinion...and one you are there you should go to morne blanc...its not far!!!
Written February 4, 2016
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Namrata P
Mumbai, India45 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Mahe is not all beaches and this place proves why.. On a clear day, this place will offer a million dollar view. The way to reach this place is little steep, careful if you are driving a rented car.
Written January 2, 2016
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MichaelChew
London, UK269 contributions
Dec 2019
One can get a beautiful and clear view of the island from here. On the way the trees are clearly labelled and there are a few birds in the area.
Written December 7, 2019
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No ticket required. It’s a very small place with a little covered area where you can sit and enjoy the views. The view of the island is great from there so it’s worth visiting
Written July 26, 2018
How is drive in mahe comparing dubai . Easy or difficult ? Easy to understand road signs,?
Written August 21, 2015
I did not drive myself and didn't visit all of the island, but of the roads on which I did travel, it didn't look too hard, especially compared to a large city like Dubai. Note that they do drive on the other side of the road, British-style, so that would be different and take some adjusting. Some roads are a bit narrow and windy as you would expect. Otherwise the island is small enough and the road system pretty simple so you wouldn't get lost. And other drivers seemed pretty courteous unlike many drivers in the UAE. Having a car would definitely allow you to explore more of the beautiful island and not constrain you to one area.
Written August 21, 2015
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