A semiconductor light emitting element includes: a first light emitting part comprising: a first n-side nitride semiconductor layer; a first active layer located on the first n-side nitride semiconductor layer; and a first p-side nitride semiconductor layer located on the first active layer; and a second n-side nitride semiconductor layer. A bonding face of the first light emitting part and a bonding face of the second n-side nitride semiconductor layer are directly bonded. At least one void is present between the bonding face of the first light emitting part and the bonding face of the second n-side nitride semiconductor layer.