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SEYCHELLES ISLAND HOLIDAYS
The emerald jewels of the Indian Ocean are breathtakingly magical casting a spell on everyone who experiences this romantic location. The Seychelles Islands combine dazzling beauty with the tranquility of an island life, making it the ultimate tropical retreat. The Seychelles Islands Luxury is an experience not to be missed.
Seychelles Holiday Highlights
- Visit a deserted island on a boat trip, such as Moyenne or Cerf.
- Laze around the resort and enjoy the ease of a Seychelles vacation.
- Explore a rich cultural history on Mahe island.
- Take off your watch and forget about time, then take off your shoes and bask in barefoot luxury.
- Discover thick montane forests and search for wildlife in the World Heritage Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve.
- Ride a catamaran to a series of sublime snorkelling sites.
- Peddle around the pedestrianised island of La Digue.
- Go swimming with whales sharks between August and November.
- Go beachcombing and sunbathing on a number of the archipelago’s magnificent beaches.
- Feel how simple it is for your stresses to melt away.
Fascinating Facts
- Vasco da Gama crossing from India to East Africa, sighted the islands which became known as the Amirantes.
- Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles, is the smallest capital in the whole world, named Port Victoria in honour of the British Queen after her coronation.
- Seychelles is the right place to visit if you want to see unique endemic species. These include the female Coco-de-Mer, which is the world’s heaviest nut.
- The Seychelles was once a pirate hideout, until the French took control in the 1750s.
- Seychelles is home to the world’s heaviest tortoise and to the world’s largest land crab, the 3ft-long coconut crab.
- Britain took possession of the islands in the early 19th century.
- The Seychelles became an independent republic in 1976.
- Getting to this jewel in the Indian Ocean is easy. It is just a 3-hour flight from Kenya and works well combined with a Safari Holiday in East Africa
Useful Information
CURRENCY
Seychelles Rupee
TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT + 4 hours
VISAS
Passports must be valid for 6 months.
LANGUAGE
English, French, Seychellois Creole
Things to Do on a Seychelles Holiday
Obviously, the main thing to do on a Seychelles holiday is relaxing along the coast. Whether on the sand or by the pool, this is the destination where you can unwind completely. Our premier highlight is the diversity of things to do. You won’t get bored on a Seychelles holiday, even if you stay for two weeks.
You can walk beneath a canopy of palms in the Vallee de Mai reserve. There are hiking trails galore all across Mahe and Praslin. Scuba diving could mean two dives on a day trip or six days on a live-aboard trip.
Consider a marine safari in Baie Ternay, drive through Morne Seychellois, snorkel various reefs, swim with whale sharks (August to November), go fishing, golfing, sailing, and so much more. We can guide you through the options as the things you like to do will affect where you should stay.
Month by Month Guide to the Seychelles
The islands are warm and tropical every day of the year. One of the country’s highlights is the consistent 24 – 31-degree temperatures.
May to October brings the coolest weather and some wonderfully fresh evening breezes. November to March sees the northwest monsoon winds. During these months there is a little more humidity but nothing over the top. December and January are the wettest months but the rain falls in short bursts, so it should not interrupt your Seychelles holiday.
Most travel advice suggests the best months are April, May, October, and November. We don’t think the weather should be too much of a consideration. Instead, note that June to September is the peak summer season and means high season prices. In July and August, we recommend more private resorts, either on Mahe or a private island. Also note that resort prices do not surge over Christmas or New Year, nor over the European winter. So Seychelles holidays can be a superb break from the cold at home.
Planning a Seychelles Holiday
All this information is only an introduction to the possibility of an offer. Tell us your holiday preferences, who you are traveling with, and the places you are interested in. Then we will personally tailor a Seychelles holiday to your budget.
Add-On A Safari Adventure To Your Seychelles Island Escape
Seychelles Island luxury is easily combined with an African Safari Holiday.
Enjoy a thrilling Tanzania Safari or combine a Kenya Safari before the Seychelles Holiday. September and October are also the best months to view the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya’s Masai Mara. The close proximity to both countries makes this an ideal extension.
South Africa is also a good choice perhaps, with a few days exploring Cape Town and the Garden Route.
Contact us for more options or browse through the safaris on our website.
