Seychelles
The Seychelles archipelago comprises 115 granite and coral islands scattered over an area of 400.000 square kilometers in the Indian Ocean, 4 degrees south of the equator. Mahé, the biggest island (27 km by 8 km) can easily be explored by taxi - efficiently and inexpensively. Victoria, the capital is a small town with mixed colonial and modern styles and also affords the visitor a glimpse of local life. See the silver clock tower (a replica of Big Ben in London) and visit the many colourful stalls selling handicrafts, spices, woodcarvings and shells.
No trip to the Seychelles would be complete without a visit to at least one of the smaller islands. Praslin and La Digue being the two most visited by tourists due to their close proximity to Mahé.
Here are some examples of the “Must Sees” whilst in Seychelles :
- Sainte Anne National Marine Park – comprise of a small archipelago of granite islands, St Anne, Long, Round, Cerf and Moyenne, all offering a diversity of coral reefs, lush vegetation or beautiful beach spots.
- Beau Vallon Bay Beach – the most popular beach on Mahe and offering a multitue of water sport activities.
- The Botanical Gardens in Mahe where you can see the different fauna found on the Islands. The Craft Village is also worth a visit if interested in the local handicrafts and arts and the Model Boat Building Factory.
- Vallee De Mai on Praslin, a primeval forest known, a primeval forest known as the Garden of Eden which is home to the famed Coco De Mer palm and the rare Black Parrot
EXAMPLE ITINERARY (combining Mahe and Praslin) :
Itinerary: 7 nights - Banyan Tree (3 nights) and Lemuria (4 nights)
DAY 1: Fly from Johannesburg to Mahé, Seychelles biggest island. On arrival proceed through customs and immigration and make your way into the arrivals hall. Our representative will meet and assist you with your transfer to the Banyan Tree Resort and Spa where you will be staying for 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis.
DAY 4: Our representative will meet and transfer you from Banyan Tree to the Labriz jetty. Boat transfer to Praslin Island. Check into Lemuria where you will be staying for 4 nights on a bed & Breaklfast basis.
DAY 8: Return boat transfer to Mahé and check-in for your return flight to Johannesburg.
Price includes : International flights from Johannesburg, hotel accommodation and meals as indicated, all airport-hotel transfers. Price excludes : Any meals not mentioned, drinks, tips, personal expenses, travel insurance and airport taxes.
From US$ 4900.00 per person sharing
