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Granite boulders on a white sand beach in the Seychelles

Seychelles Vacation

A Seychelles vacation spreads across 115 granite and coral islands of rare natural beauty.

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Best time Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Getting there Fly into Mahé (SEZ) via Nairobi, Dubai or Addis Ababa
How we travel Private & bespoke

In fact, the Seychelles are among the most beautiful islands on earth. Think sculpted granite boulders, talcum-soft sand and impossibly clear water, scattered across the Indian Ocean and protected by some of the world’s strictest conservation.

Also a favorite for honeymoons and keen beach lovers, they pair perfectly with an East Africa safari for a great bush-and-beach finish.

Seychelles vacation highlights

Mahé

The main island, with beaches, the capital Victoria and lush peaks.

Praslin & La Digue

The Vallée de Mai palm forest and iconic Anse Source d’Argent.

Private-island resorts

Exclusive sanctuaries such as North Island and Frégate.

Diving & sailing

Pristine reefs, giant tortoises and world-class sailing.

Where you’ll stay in Seychelles

Meanwhile, where you stay is selected privately around your journey. We recommend each camp, lodge or villa according to its location, season, guiding, privacy and suitability for the people traveling. Then you’ll see the places we suggest, and why, in your itinerary.

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Practical details,
in one place

Money, health, connectivity and packing work the same way on every safari we plan, so they live in one place rather than on every page.

Know before you go

Flights, entry rules, health and money: the practical details we handle for you, all in one place. Requirements can change, so we confirm everything when you book.

Getting there from the USA

First, reach Mahé via Doha, Dubai or Istanbul, around 20 hours from the East Coast. Then Praslin and La Digue are a 15-minute hop or a scenic ferry from there.

Visas & entry

No visa needed: US citizens get a visitor's permit on arrival. You'll just need the digital Travel Authorization (about €10), completed online before departure.

Health

The Seychelles are malaria-free, so no prophylaxis is needed. That's one reason they're a favorite honeymoon finish after a safari.

Money & tipping

In addition, resorts bill in euros or dollars and everything goes on the room. Tipping is appreciated but modest, since service is often included.

What to do in the Seychelles

Granite islands, giant tortoises and some of the rarest nature on earth.

Anse Source d’Argent

In particular, La Digue’s sculpted granite boulders and shallow turquoise water are often called the most beautiful beach in the world. Go by bicycle at opening time.

Best places

La Digue

Best time

Opens 7am; Apr–May calm

Island-hop by helicopter or catamaran

Mahé for mountains and markets, Praslin for the Vallée de Mai, La Digue for beaches. Also, each island is twenty minutes from the next.

Best places

Mahé, Praslin, La Digue

Best time

Year-round

The Vallée de Mai

A primeval palm forest, home of the coco de mer and the black parrot: a UNESCO site you walk in an unhurried hour.

Best places

Praslin

Best time

Year-round, one hour

Private island castaways

North Island, Frégate, Bird and Denis. One resort per island, giant tortoises on the lawn, and reefs that begin at the sand.

Best places

Private islands

Best time

Apr–May, Oct–Nov seas

Best time to visit the Seychelles

Apr–May, Oct–Nov

Calmest seas and best visibility for diving and snorkeling.

May–Sep

Cooler, drier and breezier, and excellent for sailing.

Planning & cost

Safari cost

Priced to your budget, and built around your camps, the season and how you like to travel. There are no fixed packages.

Getting there & entry

Fly into Mahé (SEZ) via Nairobi, Dubai or Addis Ababa. Also, US travelers need only a Travel Authorization and proof of accommodation, not a visa.

How we travel

Above all, every journey is privately designed, with private guides and vehicles arranged where specified, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout. At fly-in camps, game drives may be shared unless a private vehicle is reserved.

Seychelles FAQs

In fact, they are one of the world’s premier honeymoon destinations, with private-island resorts, secluded beaches and effortless romance.

Yes. They pair beautifully with a Kenya safari or Tanzania safari for a classic bush-and-beach honeymoon or special-occasion trip.

No visa for any nationality. Instead, a visitor’s permit is issued on arrival with proof of accommodation and onward travel. Complete the digital travel authorization before you fly.

In general, the islands are equatorial and work year-round. Still, April–May and October–November bring the calmest, clearest water; the southeast trades (June–September) cool things down and suit sailing.

Easily. Direct flights from Nairobi make it an easy finish after Kenya or Tanzania, and we handle the connection timing so you never overnight in transit.

Yes, it is entirely malaria-free, with no prophylaxis needed. So it is a favorite honeymoon and family finish after a safari.

Equatorial and stable: 75–86°F (24–30°C) every day of the year, warm mornings, hot bright middays and soft evenings. Even so, April–May and October–November bring the calmest seas and best visibility; June–September trade winds cool things pleasantly and suit sailing.

Completely. It is malaria-free with no vaccinations required, flights connect easily from Nairobi after an East African safari, and the calm beaches (Beau Vallon on Mahé especially) are ideal for young swimmers. Giant tortoises wandering the resort lawns do more for children than any kids’ club.

Getting to Seychelles: flights, visas and health

Correct when we wrote it. Before you travel, we check every requirement for your exact route and tell you what to apply for and when.

AirportsSeychelles International, Mahé (SEZ), with light aircraft and ferries onward to Praslin, La Digue and the private islands.
Getting thereConnect through Doha, Dubai, Addis Ababa or Nairobi, the natural finish to a Kenyan or Tanzanian safari.
Visa: US citizensNo visa is required, but every visitor must hold an approved Seychelles Travel Authorization, applied for online before departure. Apply only at the official portal: seychelles.govtas.com.
HealthYellow fever certificate required if arriving from a risk country (relevant if you are coming straight from a safari). Seychelles is malaria-free. Country guidance: CDC Travelers’ Health.
PassportValid for the length of your stay, with a blank page for the entry stamp; six months’ validity remains the safe habit. Seychelles also asks for a short online travel authorization before you fly. Travel insurance including medical evacuation is required on every journey we plan.
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In short, a Seychelles vacation is the shortest hop from Eastern Africa to genuinely quiet water.

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For official visitor information, see Seychelles Tourism.