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Seychelles is a perfect holiday destination that is made up of one hundred and fifteen islands (115) in the Indian Ocean just off the East African coast. Seychelles is popular for its coral reefs, beaches, nature reserves, rare wildlife like the giant Aldabra tortoises and so much more. All these features make Seychelles qualify as the perfect definition of an exotic destination that is full of awesomeness.

Mahe Island, that holds an International airport in Seychelles, provides a key transport hub, making ease the connection of the island to other holiday destinations. It is also the home to the capital city known as Victoria. There are numerous white-sand beaches including Anse Takamaka and Beau Vallon and also the mountain rainforests in the Morne Seychellois National Park.

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Seychelles Holiday Highlights

  • The beaches in Seychelles are spectacular. Have a barefoot day and do nothing
  • Seychelles islands are surrounded by beautiful coral gardens full of colorful tropical fish. Go for some diving and snorkeling.
  • Explore the conservancies and see the rare animal life. See the frigate birds and giant tortoises.
  • Visit the capital Victoria on Mahé Island and see the way of life.
  • Explore the picturesque creeks, coves, and forests of Praslin, the second largest island, by car or bicycle.

Best time for a Seychelles Holidays

Seychelles islands are an all-year holiday destination. The islands have a warm tropical climate with an average temperature of 27°C, and a range that rarely drops below 24°C or rises above 32°C it is rarely too hot and almost always perfect beach weather.

However, there are different seasons so you can get to choose which season will best suit you.

The driest months are between May and September, with the wettest weather in November, December, and January – but even during these months, there will be plenty of sunshine before and after the showers.

Main Seychelles Holiday Islands

Mahe Island

Mahé, measuring 28km long by 8km wide, Mahe is the largest island in Seychelles. This is where the capital is and it’s the cultural and economic hub of Seychelles. It is home to the international airport and the nation’s capital, Victoria.

With a backdrop of towering 1000m granite peaks, Mahé is an extraordinary treasure trove of flora that has evolved over centuries of splendid isolation.

Island Hopping possibilities when staying in Mahe: Aldabra Atoll, Alphonse, Anonyme, Bird Island, Cerf, Cousine, Denis Island, Desroches, Félicité, Frégate, La Digue, Moyenne, North Island, Praslin, Silhouette, Ste. Anne

La Digue Island

La Digue is the fourth largest island in Seychelles. It is a close neighbor to Praslin and 50km from Mahe.

La Digue is an island where time stands still and time-honored traditions such as traveling by ox-cart and bicycle are still king. Traditional methods of boat building and refining of coconut products (copra) are still practiced in La Digue.

The friendly atmosphere of this intimate island with its languid pace of life, traditional architecture and breathtaking beaches, such as legendary Anse Source d’Argent, is an absolute must for visitors

Island Hopping possibilities when staying in La Digue:   Aride, Cousin, Curieuse, Félicité, Grande Soeur, Ile Cocos, Mahé, Praslin

Praslin Island

Praslin, with a population of 6,500 people, is Seychelles’ second-largest island. It lies 45km to the northeast of Mahé and measures 10km by 3.7km. A leisurely tour around the island by car will take approximately 2 hours.

Praslin stands at the forefront of Seychelles’ tourism industry with a strong tradition of hospitality and a wide range of accommodation facilities. It also provides a base for excursions to neighboring islands, some of which are important sanctuaries nurturing rare species of endemic flora and fauna.

Island Hopping possibilities when staying in Praslin:   Aride, Chauve Souris, Cousin, Cousine, Curieuse, Félicité, Grande Soeur, Ile Cocos, La Digue, Mahé, St. Pierre

Flights to Seychelles from Nairobi, Kenya

Direct flights to Seychelles  from Kenya

  • Kenya Airways

Connecting flights to Seychelles  from Kenya

  • Ethiopian Airline

The average flying time for a direct flight from Nairobi, Kenya to Mahe is 3 hours 15 minutes.

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