Islands and islets of Rodrigues
Around twenty islets dot the large Rodrigues lagoon; several are nature reserves for seabirds.
18islets in the lagoon
6listed here
2marine parks
Open accessGuided or permitNo landingNot documented
Île aux Cocos
Lagon de Rodrigues
Sandbar about 1.5 km long and 150 m wide, white beach and clear water, home to thousands of breeding seabirds.
Guided visitsNature reserve , uninhabited
Île aux Sables
Lagon de Rodrigues
Smaller islet next to Île aux Cocos, also a refuge for breeding and migratory seabirds.
No landingNature reserve , seabird colonies
Île aux Chats
Lagon de Rodrigues
Southern islet known for its beautiful beach; swimming and snorkelling.
Open accessUninhabited islet
Île Hermitage
Lagon de Rodrigues
Tiny southern islet closer to shore; swimming and snorkelling.
Open accessUninhabited islet
Île Gombrani
Lagon de Rodrigues
Largest of the three southern islets (with Île aux Chats and Île Hermitage).
Access not documentedUninhabited islet
Île Catherine
Lagon de Rodrigues
Islet with a volcanic desertscape.
Open accessIslet
Protected islets shelter species found nowhere else. Only land where it's allowed, leave nothing, take nothing, and use licensed operators.