Praslin National Park, National park in Baie Ste Anne, Praslin, Seychelles.

Praslin National Park is a forest reserve on the island of Praslin featuring remarkable palm species, including the famous Coco de Mer. The area includes multiple forest types and hosts rare bird species as well as varied plant life at different elevations.

Praslin National Park was created in 1979, covering 675 hectares around the Vallée de Mai nature reserve. In 2001 the park and its surroundings were recognised as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, a 700-hectare site running from sea level to Praslin's highest point at 367 metres.

The Vallée de Mai palm forest inside the park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its name refers to the valley where the Coco de Mer grows. The park and its surroundings were recognised as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International in 2001, a status tied to five endemic Seychelles bird species found there.

The park is easily explored on foot, with three different walking trails ranging from one to two kilometers and offering varying difficulty levels. It is recommended to arrive early in the morning to observe wildlife and avoid the midday and afternoon heat.

The Coco de Mer palm produces seeds that rank among the largest in the plant world and have a distinctly different shape. These seeds were long a mystery to science since the palms grow naturally in only this one location in the world.