What is the best Seychelles travel guide for island-hopping?

East Africa Guide™ pairs editorial Seychelles travel guide content with live resort availability across Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, plus combined Seychelles + Kenya safari itineraries — so you can plan a three-island route and book in one place.

How much does a Seychelles trip cost?

A 10-night three-island combo at 5★ resorts averages USD 12,000–22,000 per couple. Mid-range guesthouses can bring this down to USD 5,000–8,000 for a week. Private outer islands push USD 3,000–7,500 per night.

Do I need a visa for Seychelles?

No — all nationalities are visa-free. You must complete a free online Travel Authorisation at seychelles.govtas.com at least 72 hours before arrival.

Is Seychelles malaria-free?

Yes — Seychelles is malaria-free. No anti-malarials are required. Yellow fever vaccination is only needed if arriving directly from a yellow-fever country.

Which Seychelles islands should I visit?

The classic three-island combo is Mahé (arrival, mountains, capital), Praslin (Vallée de Mai UNESCO, Anse Lazio) and La Digue (Anse Source d'Argent, ox-cart pace). Add a private outer island like North Island or Denis if budget allows.

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Q: When is the best time to visit Seychelles?

April–May and October–November — calm seas between the two trade winds, best for sailing, snorkelling and island-hopping. June–September is cooler and windier (best for sailors); December–March is hot and the southern beaches are smoothest.

Seychelles Travel Guide

The Indian Ocean's wildest, most pristine archipelago.

Seychelles is a 115-island archipelago of granite peaks, turquoise lagoons and some of the world's most photographed beaches — Anse Source d'Argent, Anse Lazio, Anse Intendance. This Seychelles travel guide covers which islands to combine, when to visit, costs, and how to pair Seychelles with an East African safari.

4 min read · By East Africa Guide™ editorial team

Why visit Seychelles

Seychelles is the most pristine, lowest-density beach destination in the Indian Ocean — and home to giant Aldabra tortoises, the unique Coco de Mer palm in the Vallée de Mai (UNESCO), and the world-famous granite beaches of La Digue. Less developed than Mauritius, more nature-led, and with the most photogenic beaches on earth.

Best time to visit Seychelles

April–May and October–November are the calm shoulder months between the two trade winds — flat seas, ideal for sailing, snorkelling and island-hopping. June–September is cooler and windier (best for sailors). December–March is hot, occasionally wet, with the smoothest weather on the southern beaches.

Which islands to combine

Mahé (Victoria, Beau Vallon, Anse Intendance) is the arrival hub. Praslin (Anse Lazio, Vallée de Mai UNESCO) is the second hub, 15-min flight from Mahé. La Digue (Anse Source d'Argent — voted world's best beach) is a 15-min ferry from Praslin. Outer islands (North Island, Denis, Desroches, Alphonse) are private and ultra-luxe.

Seychelles trip cost

Mid-range hotels and guesthouses run USD 250–500 per couple per night. 5★ resorts (Four Seasons Mahé, Constance Lemuria, Raffles Praslin) are USD 1,000–2,200/night. Private-island ultra-luxe (North Island, Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Fregate) is USD 3,000–7,500+/night. A 10-night three-island combo at a 5★ averages USD 12,000–22,000 per couple.

Suggested itineraries

7 nights: 3 nights Mahé + 4 nights La Digue or Praslin. 10 nights: classic three-island combo — Mahé + Praslin + La Digue. 14 nights: add a private outer island (Denis or North Island). Bush + beach: 5 nights Kenya safari + 7 nights Seychelles via Nairobi.

Visa, entry and safety

Visa-free for all nationalities — complete the free online Travel Authorisation (seychelles.govtas.com) at least 72 hours before arrival. Yellow fever required only if arriving from a yellow-fever country. Malaria-free. Seychelles is among the safest destinations in Africa.