The beautiful Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa.

Seychelles is the perfect honeymoon destination, but also definitely one of the top vacation destinations in the world. The clear blue water, white sandy beaches, and exotic sea life need no introduction. With numerous beaches, beautiful coral reefs, and interesting animals like the giant Aldabra tortoises, this is an interesting place to go for a holiday. In my opinion, this is in fact a fantastic place to go on a holiday.

There are fantastic accommodation options for all budget ranges and loads of things to do and see. But be sure to make time for just a lazy day on the beach or at the resort/hotel, sipping on your cocktail. After all, this is as close to a tropical paradise as you can get.

Most popuar places to visit

Mahé – The largest island. Known for the popular resort area of Beau Vallon and home to the capital Victoria.
La Digue – Known for its beautiful beaches.
Praslin – Known for its resorts and hotels.

If you’re wondering which part of Seychelles is the best, the above are excellent options.

Can you do Seychelles on a budget?

Definitely, although it is quite expensive in places. The budget option would be to rent a self-catering apartment or chalet. Making your own food is a way of saving on cost, but do splash out at least once to try the local cuisine. It is part of the fun experience. You could save on food prices by buying from the local markets.

The Sir Selwyn Clarke Market (more commonly as the Victoria Market), is a very good option. This is as a fact also something you should add to your ‘to-do’ list.

How many days do you need to stay?

I would say 5 to 7 days. This will give you the time to do some island hopping as well as enjoying lazy beach days. Book some fabulous activities before you go, as just staying at your hotel or resort can get a bit ‘boring’…

What is the best time to go to Seychelles?

Seychelles has a year-long tropical climate with warm and humid weather conditions. Basically it is good to visit any time of the year as the temperature is mostly between 24 and 32°C with humidity at all times.

But in my opinion the best time would be April and May and again October and November (as there are less wind and rain).

International Airport / Flying to Victoria

The International Airport – Victoria Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is located on Mahé Island in the capital Victoria.

The beautiful Seychelles holiday destination is only a 5 hour flight from Johannesburg airport (JNB) in South Africa, with Air Seychelles.

Getting around

The bus services on both Mahé and Praslin are great. When visiting La Digue you can rent a bike for sightseeing because the island is so small.

For some Island-hopping there are ferry services which are really convenient and reliable. Do book online as it just makes your life much easier.

In Praslin and Mahé a car rental option would be a good choice as this would allow you to explore more. You can easily book online before you go, to ensure you have a car ready when you land. Don’t leave this for the last minute.

Seychelles Award Winning Accommodation

Home to numerous award-winning places to stay.

The following places received awards during 2020 and can be recommended as the best accommodation options in Seychelles:

Seychelles’ Leading –

-Boutique Hotel 2020 – Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
-Conference Hotel 2020 – Eden Bleu Hotel
-Family Resort 2020 – Constance Ephelia
-Green Resort 2020 – The H Resort, Beau Vallon Beach
-Hotel 2020 – Constance Lémuria Seychelles
–Luxury Hotel Villa 2020 – Two Bedroom Oceanfront Pool Villa @ Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
-Resort 2020 – JA Enchanted Island Resort
–Hotel Suite 2020 – Three Bedroom Beach Suite @ Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
–Luxury Resort 2020 – Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

Find more beautiful places to stay in all budget ranges: Seychelles – Best places to stay.

10 Best Things to do in Seychelles

We recommend the following activities and things to do:

Visit La Digue Island – This is the best Instagram island in Seychelles with its beautiful rock formations and the famous Anse Source D’Argent beach.
Watersports – Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, parasailing, jet skiing – it is all here at Mahe in the Beau Vallon Beach area.
Beau Vallon Beach is also the perfect place to shop at the night markets and to experience the local cuisine.
Bird watching – Best times to visit for this activity: April (breeding season), May to September (nesting of Sooty Terns) October (migration time)
Hiking – there are many walking trails, but we would recommend Vallée de Mai a world UNESCO heritage site on Praslin Island.
Charter Boats and island hopping – Go on a catamaran trip to Moyenne Island for scuba diving and visits with giant tortoises.
For history lovers: Visit The Seychelles Natural History Museum located next to the main post office in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, on Mahé Island.
For zipline adventure, you can visit Constance Ephelia Resort
Curieuse Island is a place to walk with giant tortoises.
Praslin Anse Lazio beach is incredible.

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Remember to do some island hopping and explore as much as you can.

Mahé Island

Mahé is home to the capital of Victoria, where you will also find the international airport. Should you wish to stay here lookout for the following things to experience: