The Seychelles are among the most beautiful islands on earth — 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.
A favorite for honeymoons and keen beach lovers, they pair perfectly with an East Africa safari for a great bush-and-beach finish.
Highlights of Seychelles
Mahé
The main island — 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.
Recommended lodges & camps in Seychelles
Where you stay shapes your whole safari. These are properties we know personally and return to again and again — chosen for their location, their guiding and the way they make you feel. Tell us which appeal and we'll build your journey around them.
These are a few of our favorites — we work with many more across every price point. Have a specific lodge in mind? Tell us in your enquiry and we'll secure it.
Know before you go
The practical details we handle for you — flights, entry, health and money — summarized here so nothing surprises you. Requirements can change, so we confirm everything when you book.
Getting there from the USA
Reach Mahé via Doha, Dubai or Istanbul — around 20 hours from the East Coast. 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 — no prophylaxis needed, which is one reason they're a favorite honeymoon finish after a safari.
Money & tipping
Resorts bill in euros or dollars and everything goes on the room. Tipping is appreciated but modest — 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
La Digue’s sculpted granite boulders and shallow turquoise water — often called the most beautiful beach in the world, best by bicycle at opening time.
La Digue
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 — each island is twenty minutes from the next.
Mahé, Praslin, La Digue
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.
Praslin
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.
Private islands
Apr–May, Oct–Nov seas
Best time to visit
Calmest seas and best visibility for diving and snorkeling.
Cooler, drier and breezier — excellent for sailing.
In the rainy months many of these same camps drop their rates by 20–40% — emerald landscapes, newborn wildlife, superb birding and far fewer vehicles. Peak season isn't the only great season: tell us your budget and we'll show you what the green season buys.
Planning & cost
Fully tailor-made — priced privately to your camps, season and travel style. No fixed packages.
Fly into Mahé (SEZ) via Nairobi, Dubai or Addis Ababa. US travelers need only a Travel Authorization and proof of accommodation — no visa.
Every journey is private and tailor-made — your own guide and vehicle, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout.
Everything else,
answered before you ask
The practical details that apply to every safari we plan — so this page is the only one you need.
Money & tipping
US dollars are accepted at virtually every camp, and cards work at lodges and city hotels. Your trip is fully inclusive, so cash is mainly for tips: plan on roughly $10–20 per guest per day for your guide and $10–15 for camp staff, handed over at the end of each stay. We send exact guidance with your final documents.
Health & safety
See a travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure for routine shots and malaria advice (most safari regions require prophylaxis; parts of South Africa are malaria-free). Camps are remote but professionally run, with radio contact and evacuation cover — we require travel insurance that includes emergency medical evacuation.
Staying connected
Nearly all lodges have Wi-Fi in the main areas (often in-tent too), and an eSIM from your US carrier covers the cities. Expect to be offline on game drives — most guests come to see that as the point. Family back home can always reach you through us, day or night.
What to pack
Soft duffel bags only (light aircraft cap luggage around 33 lb / 15 kg), neutral-colored layers for cold mornings and warm afternoons, and binoculars. Laundry is included at almost every camp, so pack for 4–5 days no matter the trip length.
Full packing list →Continue exploring
Beach Holidays
An African beach holiday — barefoot-luxury island escapes to follow your safari.
Explore → ExperienceHoneymoon & Romance
A honeymoon safari pairs private game viewing with barefoot beaches, planned as one journey.
Explore → Eastern AfricaKenya
The Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and the Great Migration.
Explore → RegionBeaches & Islands
Where a safari finishes — Zanzibar, the Seychelles, Mauritius and the Mozambique coast.
Explore →Seychelles FAQs
Getting to Seychelles — flights, visas and health
Current at the time of writing. We re-confirm every requirement for your exact routing before you travel — and we will tell you what to apply for, and when.
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