Seychelles

Travel Tips

Turquoise seas, pristine white sandy beaches and lush tropical vegetation.  If you are an avid nature lover, passionate about fishing, scuba diving or looking for a romantic getaway or honeymoon, then this is the island destination!

Reasons for visiting the Indian Ocean Islands

• Golfing
• Weddings
• Adventure
• Health Spas
• Honeymoons
• Family Holidays
• Corporate Incentives

Top Attractions

• Scuba Diving
• Cycle around La Digue
• Beau Vallon Bay Beach
• The Botanical Gardens in Mahe
• Explore the capital city of Victoria
• Sainte Anne National Marine Park 
• Curieuse Island – see giant tortoises
• Sainte Pierre Island – fantastic snorkeling
• Anse Source d’Agent – on La Digue island
• Cousine Island – private nature reserve and free of alien mammals
• Vallee De Mai on  Praslin – forest known as the ‘’Garden of Eden’’ (World Heritage Site)

Getting there

Air Seychelles has several flights a week from Johannesburg to Mahe.  If you are going on honeymoon don’t forget your wedding certificate.

Visas

Visas are not required for South African or European passport holders.  Passports should be valid for six months from date of departure.

Currency

Seychelles Rupee (SCR) is the currency in Seychelles.  Major credit cards are widely accepted in the larger venues.  Do not exchange large amounts into SCR, as you may not be able to change it back when you leave.  No hotels or restaurants accept SCR from foreign nationals!

Health

No malaria (but do take a mosquito repellant) or tropical diseases.  There is a large efficient hospital in Victoria; clinics in Praslin and La Digue.

Insurance

If you need medical care whilst on holiday, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept payment through your insurance company. In these circumstances you will have to pay in full after your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local embassy or representative.

To be compensated you must be treated by licensed medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation and receipts.

It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country.

Climate & When to go

Seychelles has a monsoon climate with temperatures between 25 - 30 °C.  The dry season is from May to October and November to April is the rainy season with high humidity and winds.  Seaweed is blown in at certain times of the year.

Customs & Luggage Allowance

400 cigarettes, 2 liters of alcohol.

20kgs of luggage for international and 15kg of soft luggage for domestic flights.  

Plastic wrap your luggage, especially when departing from OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa.  Airlines will not accept luggage over 32kg or 

900mm x 720mm x 450mm.

Language

English, French and Creole are widely spoken

Power Supply

UK standard three-point square pin plugs of 240v.

Time Zone

GMT + 4 hours

Submit an enquiry so we can help you tailor-make and plan a once in a life-time holiday to any one of these ‘’Indian Ocean Islands’’.   We can also combine this with any other destination in Southern Africa or East Africa.