Hi all,
Me(31M) and my Fiancee (30F) want to stay in seychelles for 6 days November 22-27. We are aiming to just stay at the resort or hotel and maybe do an excursion but not to explore the island. What hotel would you recommend that is under $800/night and is more secluded and suitable for honeymooners.
We are looking for an airbnb for one month in October. We would like to rent a car and explore the island and do some island hopping. Where would you base yourself? North? South? East? West?
Hello everyone,
I’m currently planning a trip to Seychelles for me and my fiance. We already booked the flights. We will land in mahe 04.03 in the morning.
From what I’ve read now I think we will book flights right after arrival to Praslin.
Then I would stay there for 5 nights before taking the ferry to la Digue. For la Digue I’ve planned 4 nights and then staying the last days in mahe.
Is this okay from the planning side? Should we stay longer at one of the islands? Are there any recommendations or must do things?
How is the weather and the sea at this time since its end of rain season. Are there lots of mosquitoes at this time?
We want to come end of March for 2 weeks - don’t know much about Seychelles and have few questions.
1.is it good time of a year to visit ? Especially with small baby and my parents who are mid 60s so don’t want it to be too humid/hot.
2.What area is the best ?
3. Should be looking at hotels or villas are better options?
4.is it safe to explore local or should we stick to tourist areas?
5.want to experience local cuisine and ideally plenty of seafood - is that the right place ?
6. Should we rent a car or rely on taxis ?
9. What should we visit while being there/any excursion that are must ?
10. are Seychelles comparable to Mexico from the price point ( restaurants/markets)?
Thanks !
Hello all! My wife and I are coming to South Africa for safari to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. I would love a beach stint at the end to provide a few great days of relaxation in Seychelles before heading home. I had originally planned 4 nights and basically 4 full days there, but travel from safari camp to JNB to Seychelles isn’t agreeing with me. If the trip is just 3 nights and 3 full days, would you all still go? We would stay on mahe and might not make it to another island with the shorter stay, but want to make sure that would still even make sense. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, we will be staying at the Raffles resort for some of our stay in Praslin and saw that there are currently ongoing renovations there. Has anyone here stayed at Raffles during the renovations? How intrusive are they for guests?
Thanks you 😊
Planning our honeymoon and we will be on Mahe for 3 nights. Wondering if anyone has been?
Hi,
If let's see you want to go to the movies at Deepam cinema at night in Victoria or just want to shop, during the day, where can you park and plenty available? Everywhere appears full and not clear.
Hi everyone — I’m hoping someone in the Seychelles fishing community might be able to point me in the right direction.
I’m currently on Mahé and leave for Platte Island tomorrow evening. I brought my 10wt and 12wt fly rods, flies, leaders, tippet and the rest of my gear, but unfortunately I realized that the reels I had prepared and loaded with backing and fly line were left behind at home.
I know this is very last minute, but I’m trying to see whether there is anywhere on Mahé where I could rent or purchase suitable saltwater fly reels and lines before we leave.
What I’m looking for is roughly:
* 10wt setup — saltwater reel, backing and tropical floating line for permit, triggerfish and bonefish
* 12wt setup — strong saltwater/GT reel, plenty of backing and tropical floating line for giant trevally
I’m very happy to buy the equipment outright, and used equipment would be completely fine as well.
Just to clarify one thing because I know Platte normally has a very good fly-fishing operation: I’ve confirmed directly with the resort that Blue Safari is not operating on Platte during my dates and there will not be fly-fishing rental equipment available there. I’ll be fishing DIY, so unfortunately I can’t wait until I reach the island to sort this out.
I’m also not looking for an offshore/deep-sea charter — I’m specifically trying to replace the missing saltwater fly reels, backing and fly lines.
If anyone knows a tackle shop, guide, outfitter, charter captain, lodge, or local angler on Mahé who may have appropriate gear available to rent or sell, I would be extremely grateful for a lead or introduction.
I can travel anywhere on Mahé tomorrow morning to pick it up.
Thank you very much for any help or local knowledge — I really appreciate it.
My fiancé and I are planning our honeymoon in the Seychelles and will be spending 5 nights there after safari. We’ve narrowed it down to Constance Ephelia on Mahé or Constance Lemuria on Praslin. We’ll be going early October.
For our dates, Lemuria would be about $3.5k more total for the 5 nights, and we’re trying to decide if the experience is actually worth that jump.
We like that Lemuria seems smaller and potentially a little more intimate/romantic, which definitely appeals to us for a honeymoon. Ephelia looks beautiful too, but I know it’s a much larger resort. On the other hand, Ephelia is on Mahé, which would make the logistics easier, and $3,500 is obviously a pretty significant difference for only five nights.
For anyone who has stayed at one or, ideally, both:
- Did Lemuria feel noticeably more luxurious or special than Ephelia?
- How different did they feel in terms of crowds, service, beaches, food, and overall atmosphere?
- Did Ephelia ever feel too big/busy, especially for a honeymoon?
- Is being on Praslin worth the extra travel/logistics?
If Lemuria cost you an extra ~$500/night, would you still choose it?
Would love to hear from anyone who has experienced one or both!
I'll be in the Seychelles for four nights later this year (coming from another African country). I'm female and solo. I'm currently staying in Mahe, but debating if I should do at least one night in La Digue (or two). I love to bike, but also want to ensure safety/not being too worn out by packing up and moving too much. Would love any thoughts or recommendations based on experience!