SALM TEAM 
Ever the jet setter, Maps Maponyane has been indulging in island life in the Seychelles and spent his birthday on the island.
Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is a haven for those seeking tranquility in the heart of natural beauty. Seychelles provides a romantic backdrop with its world-famous beaches.
Maps looks to be staying at the luxurious Club Med Seychelles Exclusive Collection resort which is found on the 220-hectare private island of Sainte Anne – a short transfer from the main island of Mahé. As an Exclusive Collection resort, Club Med Seychelles is a luxury flagship property for the globe-spanning group and the only resort on the island.
The resort Maps is staying at offers all the beauty that visitors would imagine from the destination, complete with white sand beaches, giant granite boulders smoothed by the waves, turquoise waters, and lush vegetation. There are endless possibilities for adventure that capitalise on the stunning surrounding natural beauty, including supervised exploration hikes to discover local flora, fauna and history and jungle adventures with an interactive app for the kids. Biodiversity workshops to discover turtles and the local ecosystem are on offer, plus a conservation program with a natural tortoise enclosure and wild endangered bird species. Educational activities are also provided at the Kids’ Club like the Robinson Crusoe Garden and cooking classes, all developed in partnership with Gérard Rocamora, Professor of Biodiversity at Mahé University of Seychelles.
For explorers, apart from scuba diving in the Indian Ocean and a wide variety of other water and land sports, there are guided snorkelling tours that take in endangered species and discuss conservation. Guests can also enjoy a coral reef restoration program with a nursery in the resort and workshops with biologists to learn about coral and tortoises, adaptable for kids, families, and adults – all facilitated in partnership with WiseOceans.
With dedicated family areas and separate Zen spaces for adults wishing to unwind in tranquillity, it really does offer something for everyone from couples to the whole family. The resort is home to five restaurants & bars, a Yoga school & studio, Club Med Spa by Cinque Mondes, steam room, fitness room, library and even a fully equipped meetings & events space.
60% of the Seychelles is protected by environmental laws, two sites appear on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and it boasts incredible flora and fauna, making it one of the most magical destinations in the Indian Ocean
