Seychelles

Eco-friendly travel guide to Seychelles advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to travel in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Seychelles, Africa.

Grand Police Bay, Mahe, Seychelles

Air quality: 3.4 / 5

Bus connections: 3.7 / 5

Train connections: 0.0 / 5

Hitchhiking: 3.3 / 5

National parks: 4.5 / 5

Outdoor activities: 3.9 / 5

Locals' English level: 4.0 / 5

Safety: 3.9 / 5

Accommodation: US$5 - $389

Budget per day: US$11 - $600

Responsible Travel

Traveling responsibly while in Seychelles will go a long way in preserving this popular tourist destination. While exploring different places and the general idea of tourism is great, it is also harmful for the environment because of the way tourists travel today. It is of utmost importance to be a responsible traveller especially when we are at the verge of a climate disaster.

Choosing the right transport method: A major part of your travel experience includes discovering every nook and cranny of the city. While you will have transport options like private cars and taxis at your disposal you need to know that not only do they contribute to more congestion and traffic pollution but also emit harmful gases into the environment. So, choose options like walking, cycling, electronic and public transportation in general.
Trying local food: A huge part of the local culture is the traditional food that is offered at the local traditional restaurants and by street food vendors. Instead of just sticking to international fast food franchises that contribute to so much waste being produced in the world, you should try the local options. Not only will it help the local economy but also will directly help the families whose sole source of earning are these small food businesses.
Do not throw waste: As an eco-friendly traveler, you need to promote sustainable living as much as possible in the city to motivate not only fellow tourists but local people. When you visit any tourists attractions especially city parks, make sure you do not throw any food wrapper and do not just stop at that but if you see any trash, pick it up and throw it in the dustbin. It might look like a very small thing to do but has a huge impact on people watching especially the children present in the park since they learn and mimic the behaviour of other people around them.
Choose a green hotel: Plenty of accommodations are available in the city that provide you with a top-notch experience but instead of choosing them, you can pick green hotels for your stay. They use eco-friendly measures to reduce the pollution and waste of the city. This is one of the great ways to contribute towards the city to keep it safe and clean.
Shop local: In order to support local craftsmen and artisans always shop local. During your trip to the city, you will come across small shops and food stalls in almost every lane of the city. If you want to have an unforgettable experience in the city, then buy goods and handicrafts from these shops. This will not only help you to save a lot of money but you will be supporting a lot of local people who are dependent on their small businesses to earn a livelihood.

Air Quality and Pollution

The air quality in Seychelles is above internationally accepted levels due to the large water surface surrounding and even traversing the country's islands. The natural vegetation found here creates the amazing clean air found here in the country. The major cause of pollution in Seychelles is solid waste. Since it is quite expensive to transport waste from one island to another in the country, local authorities have had to devise means to handle wastes produced in their respective regions.

Respect the Culture

In terms of art, Seychelles usually has a diverse group of artists whose artworks are inspired by the beautiful islands of the country. The National Art Gallery of Seychelles was commissioned in 1994 during the commissioning of the National Cultural Center. Both the National Library and the National Archives are also housed in this cultural center. In this center, art pieces and works of local artists, painters, and sculptors are preserved and displayed to showcase the creativity talent in the country. After the country gained independence in 1976, artists began their work, freely expressing themselves in their artworks. The natural beauty and resources of the country have been the greatest inspiration to these local artists. Sculptors have gone ahead and done their work using stone, cartonnage, wood, and bronze.

Music and dance has always been a very important aspect of the culture of Seychelles. Traditional and cultural events that are held in the country usually have traditional music and dance embedded in them. The music that is played here in the country is heavily influenced by local and European cultures. Various instruments are usually used including stringed instruments and even drums such as Tam-Tam and Tambour. The guitar and violin are foreign instruments that were later embedded in the music of the country. Folk music is among the many music genres found here in the country that is heavily influenced by African rhythms and instrumentation. They include the polka, the zez and the bom, the mazurka, and the European contredanse. Other influences originated from Taarab, Arcadian music, French folk and pop, Polynesian music, sega from Mauritius, and Indian music. Contombley, a percussion type of music is among the most popular genres here in Seychelles. In terms of dance, the Sega dance is the most popular dance in the country's culture. It usually involves swaying of the hips and shuffling of the feet. The Moutya traditional dance is also famous amongst communities. This dance was usually used during the slavery era when the slaves used this dance to expresb their dissatisfaction.

The staple foods of Seychelles are mostly seafoods including fish and shellfish delicacies. These meals are usually served with rice. The fish delicacies are prepared in different styles such as grilling, baking, steaming, and also smoked and salted fish delicacies are available. The curry delicacies here are usually among the top of the list when acknowledging the local cuisines. Other staple foods found in the country are breadfruit, coconut, and mangoes. Fresh flowers are usually garnished over these meals.

In terms of media, the country's main daily newspaper is the Seychelles Nation which usually covers recent happenings in the country and broadcasts the government's opinions only. The rest of the political parties use other newspapers including the Regar. International magazines and newspapers are usually available in various stores across the country. These newspapers are majorly written in Seychellois Creole, English, and French. The primary radio and television network is managed by the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation where local news are usually aired and even the discussion programs, all of which are aired in Seychellois Creole language. Programs are usually aired from 3 pm to 11:30 pm during the weekdays and even more hours over the weekends. English and French language TV programs arv usually aired in the country.

Basketball is the most popular sport in Seychelles. This sport's popularity has grown over the years. In 2015, the Seychelles basketball team qualified for the African Games.

Top 10 Places to Visit

North Island: It is a small island located in Seychelles. It covers a total area of 2.01 square kilometers. Four amazing beaches can be found on this island. They are the East Beach, the Honeymoon Cove, Grande Anse Beach, and the Dive Beach. The highest point of this island is believed to reach a height of 180 meters above sea level. The Silhouette Island is located 5.8 kilometers from this island while the Mahé island is situated 27 kilometers away. The most important event that ever happened at this island is when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose this island for their honeymoon in May, 2011.

Félicité Island: This granitic island is located in Seychelles. It is the fifth-largest island in the country covering a total area of 2.68 square kilometers. It is heavily forested with high canopy trees. Initially, it was a coconut plantation until it was converted into a forest in the 1970s. Later, Sultan Abdullah of Perak made this island his home after being exiled by British colonists. It was then taken over by the national government of Seychelles who later offered a lease of 99 years for this island in 2007.Kishore Buxani, a Singaporean real estate developer, took over ownership of this island in 2013. Mukesh Valabhji, a Seychellois developer, partned with Kishore Buxani and began wconstruction of a resort in the same year. Upon completion of the construction of the resort, it was named the Six Senses Zil Pasyon resort. This resort, which occupies a third of this island, has 30 villas and a spa.

Desroches Island: It is the principal island of the Amirante Islands in Seychelles. Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles, is located 227 kilometers from this island. It covers a total area of 4.027 square kilometers. The beache located here has very fine sand. Several conservation programs have been set up here which are run by the Island Conservation Society. The surrounding waters of this island reach a depth of up to 4,265 feet. The Shark Rocks, which have depths ranginging between 3 to 6 meters, are found to the north of this island. The island has a drying reef border stretching 1.6 kilometers offshore in the northeastern extreme and 0.8 kilometers in the southwestern extreme. It has tall hardwood trees and many coconut plantations. There is a deep gorge that is about 18.3 meters deep, extends into the island and leads onto a lagoon. The Amirantes Bank is located 36 kilometers away from this island.

Curieuse Island: This small island is located in Seychelles. It covers a total area of 2.9 square kilometers. It has bare red soil upon which the coco de mer palms, which is among the cultural icons of the country, are planted upon. A devastating fire incident occurred in 1967 resulting in the destruction of the majority of the vegetation here including destruction of over 150 coco de mer palms. The national government of Seychelles took over ownership of this island and has been introducing several conservation projects on the island since then. The Praslin Island is located a few kilometers from this island.

La Digue: This island is located in Seychelles. It has amazing beaches that are lined with granite boulders on the west coast. The beaches located on this island are Anse Bonnet Carré Beach located to the south of this island, Anse Source d’Argent Beach located to the west of this island, and the Anse Cocos Beach located to the east of this island. Both the Anse Cocos and Anse Bonnet Carré beaches have calm and shallow waters and can only be accessed by foot. This island also has several wild animals.

Bird Island: This coral island is located in the northern extreme of Seychelles. It covers a total area of.0.94 square kilometers. It was converted into a private resort which has 24 bungalows. It has a small weather station and the Bird Island Airport as the only entry point by air into the island. The main aircrafts that land on this airport are usually from Mahé. Initially, this island was called the "Île aux Vaches" due to the many sea cows living in the nearby waters. In 1967, a private developer took over ownership of this island. Many bird species are found on this island including fairy terns, sooty terns, and common noddies. Green turtles and hawksbill turtles are also found on this island. Several conservation programs are being undertaken on this island such as the translocation of a group of Seychelles sunbird and the expulsion of rabbits and feral rats.

Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve: This nature park is located on Praslin Island in Seychelles. It is also referred to as "May Valley". Here, you will find endemic coco de mer palms among other endemic palm species. The coco de mer palm has the largest double nut seeds in the world. This park also has amazing wildlife which include mammals, reptiles, crustaceans, and birds such as the Seychelles black parrot. Measures were undertaken to remove all exotic plants that were introduced to this reserve but these measures have not been effective as plants such as coffee, pineapples, and even ornamental palms still exist in this park.

Cousin Island: This granitic island is located in Seychelles. It covers a total area of 29 hectares. It is also a nature reserve under the protection of the Seychelles law. It is run by Nature Seychelles which is a national non-profit organization. It has also partnered with BirdLife International leading to this island being considered as an Important Bird Area. This island was believed to be the only remaining refuge for the Seychelles warbler which were reduced to between 26 to 29 as of 1959. Conservation measures were undertaken to save the remaining birds and these measures paid off as the population of this species began to grow again. The population grew in abundance until several birds had to be transferred to other islands. As at 1999, the bird population on Cousin Island was 353. To dare, the total population of these warbler birds has surpassed the 3000 mark and still continues to grow. Other bird species were also brought in such as the Seychelles magpie-Robin which were brought in as tree pairs in 1995 from Frégate. After two years, the population of these birds had risen to 25 individuals who were spread out across four territories on this island. Other bird species that you will also find in this island are the Seychelles blue pigeon, the Seychelles sunbird, and the Malagasy turtle dove.

Denis Island: This island is also located on the northern extreme of Seychelles. It covers a total area of 1.4 square kilometers. This island was named after Denis de Trobriand, a navy officer from France, who explored this island in 1773. It is a private island and also has a small airstrip. The vegetation found on this island majorly consist of Casuarina trees, coconut palms, and Takamaka. This island has a resort which has 25 guest chalets. One of the most iconic events that happened on this island was in 2004 when 58 Seychelles warblers from Cousin Island and 47 Seychelles fodies from Frégate were relocated to his island. This relocation exercise was in part fulfillment of the Nature Seychelles conservation project. This island is located close to Mahe and Bird Island.

Fregate Island: This privately owned island is located in Seychelles. It is located in the eastern extreme of the country, approximately 55 kilometers from Mahe. It covers a total area of 2.07 square kilometers. A resort is also found on the island, which is the Oetker Resort which is a private luxury resort. Amazingly enough, this resort funds one of the environmental projects in the country committed in rehabilitation of natural habitats and protection of rare species. The Anse Victorin Beach is found on this island. This island was named by Lazare Picault, who was an explorer, upon seeing the huge number of frigate birds found here. A new modernization project was established here in 2014 in order to improve the sustainability aspects o this island. Energy generators, villas, and a water bottling plant were introduced.

North Island on approach, Seychelles

Explore

Seychelles is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. From its majestic Islands to the natural landscapes found here, Seychelles is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. You can visit some of the amazing attraction sites found here in the country such as Félicité Island, Denis Island, and the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve where you can make memories of your amazing visit here in the country. At the Seychelles Natural History Museum, you will be able to learn about the history and cultures found here in Seychelles. The restaurants found in the country offer tasty local and international cuisines giving you a taste of what the people of Seychelles have to offer.

City Parks

Le Jardin du Roi: This public amusement park is located on Mahe Island, Seychelles. Here, you will get to have fun learning about the French culture during the 18th century in the country.

Kot Man-Ya Exotic Flower Garden: This garden is located on Mahe Island, Seychelles. It was commissioned to the public in August 2008. Here, you will be able to relax and enjoy the atmosphere and scenery created by the amazing flowers grown here. This garden is part of the Anse Royale Ecotourism project.

National Parks

The Mahé highlands and surrounding areas Important Bird Area: This national park is located on Mahe Island in Seychelles. It is situated in the central and north western areas of this island. Here, you will find a very dense forest, shrub woodlands, and steep terrain comprising of cliffs and granite boulders. Several exotic forests can be found on areas rising more than 600 meters above sea level. Endemic vegetation can also be found in this national park. BirdLife International has acknowledged this national park as an Important Bird Area due to the numerous birds that live here including the Seychelles sunbirs, the Seychelles scops owls, the Seychelles white-eyes, the Seychelles kestrels, the Seychelles swiftlets, and the Seychelles blue pigeons.

Sainte Anne Marine National Park: This national park is located on Mahe Island in Seychelles. Here, you will find flora and fauna that are endemic to the country. It is usually open from Monday to Saturday between 6:30 am to 5:30 pm while it usually closed on Sundays. You can get in touch with the management here using this number, +248 4 225 114.

Ile Sainte Anne is the largest island in Sainte Anne Marine National Park off the northeast coast of Mahe Island, Seychelles

Beaches

Anse Source d'Argent: This amazing beach is located Seychelles. It is a long stretch of beach lined with huge boulders. Be advised that no bicycles are allowed inside this beach. You will be required to leave it at the entrance then you can proceed to the beach on foot. If you prefer to enjoy privacy here, you will need to come early and occupy some of the secluded spots on this beach. Washrooms are located at the entrance to this beach.

Beau Vallon Beach: This beach is located in Seychelles. It is a beautiful beach where you can enjoy the amazing sun and sandy beaches. Be advised that swimming here is not easy as the ocean water is usually very wavy.

Anse Lazio: This beach is located on Praslin Island in Seychelles. It is situated in the north western area of this island. It is considered to be among the best islands in the archipelago. The waters surrounding this island is usually clear and attracts many tourists here to admire this beautiful scenery. Granite boulders usually line the edges of this beach. Two horrific incidences happened on this island where tourists were attacked by sharks on both incidents.

Spectacular beach of Anse Source d'Argent on the island of La Digue, Seychelles.

Landmarks

Aldabra: This coral atoll is located in Seychelles. It is believed to be the second largest carol atoll by land area in the world. Here, you will find the world's largest population of giant tortoises among other unique ecosystems. These giant tortoises dominate the ecosystem here. Also, several endemic flora and fauna can be found here.

Mahé forests: This rain forest is located on Mahe Island in Seychelles. Here, you will be able to find endemic flora and fauna including the exotic jellyfish tree and even endemic orchids.

Aldabra

Museums

The Seychelles Natural History Museum: This museum is located Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles. It is located in adjacent to the main post office in the capital. Here, you will find displays on botany, zoology, anthropology, and geology. You will also find artifacts that explain the history of the country’s military including the Seychelles People's Defence Forces and the Seychelles People's Liberation Army.

The Seychelles Natural History Museum

Eat

Snack Bellevue: This restaurant is located on La Digue Island in Seychelles. You can choose to either walk, hike, or use the restaurant's shuttle bus to access this restaurant. You will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the sunset from here. You can also make a special request to be picked from your residence to the restaurant and back. The shuttle bus begins picking up those who prefer to be picked from their résidences as from 5pm.

Les Lauriers Restaurant: This restaurant is located on Praslin Island in Seychelles. Here, you will be able to enjoy amazing delicacies such as beef, grilled fish, curries, salads, and desserts. All these meals encompass the Creole buffet that is offered here from Thursday to Tuesday. On Wednesday, you will get to enjoy the a la carte meals that will be offered here.

Adam & Eve: This restaurant is situated on Mahé Island in Seychelles. It is located to the south of this island. It is amazingly located on the beach thus guests can be assured of having a good time here. African cuisines are usually offered here including meat specials, grilled fish among other delicacies.

La Perle Noir Restaurant: This restaurant is located on Mahé Island in Seychelles. Here, you will get to enjoy both local and international cuisines such as spicy prawns,spaghetti,meat specials, curries, lobster, grilled fish, and whiskey sauce among others. You will also be able to enjoy amazing cocktails offered at the on-site bar here. Interestingly, several movie scenes have been shot at this restaurant.

Del Place Restaurant: This restaurant is located on Mahé Island in Seychelles. It is conveniently located close to the ocean thus the atmosphere created here is usually relaxing. You will be able to enjoy both local and international cuisines offered here. You can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the sunset from here.

Drink

Chez Jules: This bar is located on La Digue Island in Seychelles. It is situated close to the ocean where you can where you are guaranteed of enjoying majestic views. The decor of this bar is amazing with the roof being made of palm leaves and wooden carvings. The atmosphere created here is usually very relaxing. You will be able to enjoy amazing cocktails offered here. Also, fruit juices and snacks are available at this bar.

Tap-water

Faucet water in the country is not 100 percent safe for drinking. Just to be safe, and in a country visited by many people every year, kindly you are advised to buy bottled water from vendors who adhere to high standards of hygiene to use for drinking. If you do not have access to bottled water, then please boil the tap water first before drinking or use water purification tablets. Most if the tap water is safe to use for other purposes such as bathing, cleaning, washing, and cooking.

Activities

Seychelles is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. From its majestic Islands to the natural landscapes found here, Seychelles is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. You can visit some of the amazing attraction sites found here in the country such as Félicité Island, Denis Island, and the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve where you can make memories of your amazing visit here in the country. At the Seychelles Natural History Museum, you will be able to learn about the history and cultures found here in Seychelles. The restaurants found in the country offer tasty local and international cuisines giving you a taste of what the people of Seychelles have to offer.

Accommodation

Daniella’s Bungalows: This residential property is located in Seychelles. Amenities that guests will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi, a terrace, and a garden. The units here are fitted with a telephone which you can use to make unlimited local calls. There is also an en-suite bathroom here. You will be able to enjoy breakfast that is offered here every morning. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the Beau-Vallon Beach, Victoria city, and the Seychelles International Airport which is located 15 kilometers away.

Tannette Villa: This residential property is located in Seychelles. Guests will get to enjoy the amazing tropical garden found here. The rooms here have air conditioning, a shared kitchen area, a wardrobe, and a personal bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is also available here. Housekeeping and laundry services are usually offered here daily. Bicycle hire services are available here. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the Anse Severe Beach, the Anse Union Beach, and the Praslin Island Airport.

Villa Hortensia: This accommodation facility is located in Seychelles. The rooms here are air conditioned and have a personal en-suite bathroom. There is also a shared kitchen here. You will be able to enjoy amazing views of the surrounding landscape.

Kaz Ladouceur: This accommodation facility is located in Seychelles. Guests will get to enjoy the amazing tropical garden, free Wi-Fi, and frer private parking on-site. The rooms here are fitted with a flat-screen TV with DVD player, a shared lounge area, a shared kitchen area, and a personal bathroom. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the La Digue Marina which is located less than a kilometer away, the Anse Cocos Beach which is located 2.4 kilometers away, and the Union Estate Park which is located 2.5 kilometers from this property.

Green Hotels

Constance Lémuria: This 5-star beach hotel is located in Seychelles. The staff here is friendly and professionally interacts with clients. Amenities that you will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi, a beach, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a health club and a sauna. This hotel has a total of 105 rooms which have all been uniquely decorated. The rooms here come fitted with smart TVs with satellite channels, tea-and-coffee making facilities, bottled water, an electric kettle, minibar, a safe, a hairdryer, and an en-suite personal bathroom with complimentary toiletries. For those who are allergic to certain fabrics, they can make a special request which the hotel management will make the necessary changes. Housekeeping services are usually offered on a daily basis. The management here has installed solar panels for use in heating showers. The management has also installed efficient waste collection systems which will handle all the waste that is produced from this hotel.

Constance Ephélia: This luxurious beach hotel is located in Seychelles. Amenities that you will get to enjoy here include a spa, free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor swimming pools, a gym, a sauna, 5 restaurants, and a tennis court. The staff here is amazing and charming towards clients. This hotel has a total of 277 rooms which are fitted with LCD televisions with cable channels, minibars, work desks, bottled water, hairdryers, safes, and an en-suite personal bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping services are offered here every day. The rooms here have access to patios or balconies. Ironing facilities are also offered at this hotel. The management here has installed rain water collection tanks within the property to conserve rain water. The hotel's showers are heated with solar panels installed at the roof of this complex. The management here has also installed efficient waste management systems to handle all the waste produced at this hotel.

Hostels and Guest Houses

The Ridge Residence: It is located in Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles. Amenities that guests will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi, a garden, a terrace, a minibar, and private parking. The rooms here are fitted with a TV, a microwave, air conditioning, and an en-suite personal bathroom fitted with complimentary toiletries. You will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the capital. Services offered here include 24-hour reception services, laundry services, ironing services, and luggage storage services. The Praslin Island Airport is located 28 miles from this property.

Calou Guest House: This guest house is located in La Passe village on La Digue Island in Seychelles. Amenities that guests will get to enjoy here include a terrace and an on-site restaurant. The rooms here are fitted with a lounge area and a personal bathroom. Bike rental services are offers at this guest house. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the Anse La Reunion beach and the La Digue Boatyard.

Etoile Labrine Guest House: This guest house is located on La Digue Island in Seychelles. Amenities that guests will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi, a garden, and a terrace. The rooms here are fitted with air conditioning, a dining area, a fridge, an electric kettle, a hairdryer, and a personal bathroom. Services offered here include laundry services, ironing services, and luggage storage services. The Praslin Island Airport is located 9.9 miles from this guesthouse.

Ocean Terrace: It is located in Seychelles. Amenities that guests will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi, a garden, a gym, a bar, and free parking. Te rooms here are fitted with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a personal bathroom. Guests will get to enjoy à la carte breakfast that is offered here every morning. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the Turtle Bay Beach which is located 0.9 miles away, the Jardin Du Roi Spice Garden which is located 2 miles away, the Kot Man-Ya Exotic Flower Garden which is located 2.1 miles away, and the Seychelles International Airport which is located 4.3 miles from this property.

Apartments

Oceane Self Catering: This apartment is located in Seychelles. Barbecue facilities are available here. The units are fitted with a TV, a kitchen area fitted with a microwave, an electric kettle, a toaster, an outdoor seating area, and a personal bathroom equipped with a hairdryer. Room services are usually offered here on a daily basis. Bicycle hire services are also offered here. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the La Passe’s Beach, the La Digue Boatyard, and the Praslin Island Airport.

Seychelles Yellow Petals: These apartments are located on Mahe Island in Seychelles. Amenities that guests will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi and a terrace. The units here are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen area equipped with a toaster, a microwave, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, and a stovetop.

VallonEnd Beachfront villa: This villa is located in Seychelles. Amenities that guests will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi, a terrace, and a garden. The units here are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a lounge area, a work desk, a kitchen area equipped with a refrigerator and a microwave, and an en-suite personal bathroom equipped with a hairdryer. Activities that you will get to enjoy here include snorkeling, hiking, and even windsurfing. Airport transfer and car hire services are also offered here. The Beau Vallon Beach is located several meters away from this apartment while the Seychelles International Airport is located 7.5 miles from this property.

La Perle Apartments: These apartments are located in Seychelles. Amenities that guests will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi, a garden, an outdoor swimming pool, and a sun terrace. The units here come fitted with cable flat-screen TVs, a patio, a lounge area, a balcony, a kitchen area equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a toaster, an electric kettle, and a dishwasher, and a personal bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. Barbecue facilities are also offered here. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the Anse Soleil Beach which is located 0.6 miles away, the Michael Adams Art Studio which is located 1.1 miles away, and the Seychelles International Airport which is located 6.2 miles from this property. Airport transfer services are offered here at an extra charge.

Couchsurfing

Seychelles is one of the best tourist destinations in the world owing to the beautiful islands filled with natural amazing landscapes, wild animals, the beautiful cultures of the people here all these surrounded by the majestic Indian Ocean. Many tourists usually come to Seychelles every year and the people 9f Seychelles know how important the revenue earned from the tourists is and thus they do everything possible to make them feel at home. Most of the locals in the country are more than willing to host tourists into their homes thus making Couch surfing here in Seychelles to be a fun and enjoyable experience. You will get to exchange ideas and even some bit if culture with the hosts here in the country.

Camping

La Digue Island Campground: This campsite is located on La Digue Island in Seychelles. There is a sun terrace available here. The chalets here offer a comfortable camping experience. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a bar within the compound. The wonderful garden creates the serene atmosphere that is enjoyed here. You will be able to enjoy stunning views of the Anse Reunion Beach and the Indian Ocean. There is also a restaurant here where you will be able to enjoy delicious seafood with the amazing cocktails being offered at the bar being a plus. Bicycle hire services are offered here among other activities such as fishing and snorkeling.

Regions

Outer Seychelles

Outer Seychelles are coralline and mostly uninhabited. Visitors are rare and will find themselves traveling either by private yacht or between remote airstrips on small local planes.

Inner Seychelles (see below)

Aldabra Islands

Amirante Islands

Alphonse Group

Farquhar Group

Southern Coral Group

Inner Seychelles

The vast majority of Seychelles' population lives on these granite islands, home to the bulk of the country's resorts.

Mahé (Sainte Anne Island, Cerf Island, Marnelle Island)

Praslin (Curieuse Island, Aride Island, Cousin Islands)

La Digue (Félécite Island, The Sisters, Marie Anne Island)

Silhouette Island (North Island)

Inner Corallines (Denis Island, Bird Island)

Cities

Victoria: It is the capital and the largest city in Seychelles. It is located on the north eastern area of the island of Mahe which is the main island on the archipelago. It was founded during the British colonial period. The French had initially laid foundation of this city and even named it L'Établissement until in 1841 when the British renamed it to Victoria city.

Takamaka: This city is located on Mahe Island in Seychelles. It is situated on the southern area of this island. The total population here is estimated to be around 3,000.

Anse Boileau: It is located on the Island of Mahe in Seychelles. It is located on the southern area of this island. Many natural wonders of the country are located here. It is close to the Indian Ocean. Several smaller forests, ponds, and streams comprise most of the natural veeetation found here. Majority of the locals here usually engage in fishing as an economic activity. Some of the amenities located in this city include a health center, a school, a restaurant, a police station, and several grocery stores.

Beau Vallon: It is located on the north western coast of Mahe Island in Seychelles. The beach in this city is believed to be the most popular beach in the entire island as both locals and tourists usually visit this beach while they are on this island. The clear waters found here make it ideal for diving and snorkeling adventures. Several restaurants are located in this city.

Getting There and Moving Around

The only modes of transport that you can use to get to Seychelles are by air and by sea. The country does have roads within her borders but since Seychelles is an island, you can only use air and sea to get there when you are coming in from another country.

There are no taxi companies in Seychelles, rather, only few individually-owned taxis operate in the country. Taxi fares are usually paid per kilometer, roughly1.60 USD per kilometer. The estimated charges by these taxis to get from Seychelles International Airport to Victoria is about 6 USD.

Your destination while traversing Seychelles greatly affects the mode of transport you are going to use to move around the country. On Mahe and Praslin Islands, buses are the best options to use to move around. On the other hand, bicycles are the best option to use to move around the La Digue Island. You will need to use a ferry when you move from one of this main island to the other in Seychelles. Taxis are also available and are believed to be the best option to travel between Seychelles International Airport to the capital, Victoria. Air transport can also be used when connecting to other islands in the country that have airports although it is a very expensive option.

Air

Air Seychelles, the national carrier, is the country's principal airline to use to travel between Mahe and Praslin Islands and even across the border to other countries from Seychelles. As La Digue Island lacks an airport, air transport is mostly common between Mahe and Praslin Islands. The Praslin Airport and the Seychelles International Airport are the most busiest airports in the country. Flights are usually available every hour in the country with the prices varying with regard to time and season.

Mahe International Airport, Seychelles

Bus

There exists the Seychelles Public Transport Company which usually offer bus transportation services on Mahe and Praslin islands. The first bus usually departs at 5:30 am and the last bus of the day departs at 8:30 pm. You are advised to buy a smart card at 4 USD to ease payment for bus tickets. You can buy this smart card at the company's headquarters in the capital, Victoria.

A bus in Victoria, Seychelles

Train

There is no knowledge of a functional railway system in Seychelles as this mode of transport does not exist in the country as at now.

Hitchhiking

Hitchhiking in Seychelles is a fairly simple way for obtaining transportation privileges among the kind hearted motorists in the country. This provides a very good opportunity to interact with the locals and even get to learn their culture more.

Others

Use of Ferries is another alternative to use to travel while Seychelles. Since the country is made up of many islands, you can conveniently use this mode to connect to these islands via the Indian Ocean. Generally, the total time taken between these destinations usually take between one to one and a half hours. Prices for adults usually range between 70 to 88 USD depending on on the route of travel. The prices for children are usually reduced. Ferry transportation between La Digue Island and Praslin Island is usually available every day where you can be expected to pay about 20 USD for one way trip and 36 USD for a round trip.

A yacht at the Mahe Island, Seychelles

Sustainable Shopping

As many tourists usually visit the country, the locals designers here have to step up their game to make clothes that are more appealing to the tourists who come here. As demand for quality increases, so must the use of zero waste materials in the making process of these clothes. Giants in the designing industry are coming into the country to introduce environmentally friendly materials used in making these clothes. The many fashion galas held in the country provide the best platform to advertise these zero waste materials and create awareness among designers in the country.

Recycling

The biggest recycling center in Seychelles is located in Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles situated on Mahe Island. This recycling center handles all the solid waste that is produced in the country where sorting is effectively done. Majority of the solid waste brought to this recycling site are metal and glass where the metals are cleaned and the glass is melted and used to make new glass products.

Waste

Solid waste comprises most of the waste that has become a menace in the country. Since Seychelles is made up of islands, it is very expensive to transport waste that has been collected from one island to another island. This now forces local authorities in regions of the different islands in the country to device their own ways to handle all the waste that is produced from their regions.

Work and Study Abroad

Seychelles is without doubt one of the most visited tourist destinations thus providing numerous business opportunities every year. Investors and expatriates have have noticed this potential growth for business in the country and are continuously channeling their resources into the country to set up new businesses or boost already existing businesses in the country. The United Nations has also set up several offices in the country to facilitate its operations both in the country and the region. These offices are :

World Health Organisation (WHO)

Food and Agriculture Organisation for the United Nations (FAO)

Exchange Student

University of Seychelles: It is also locally referred to as UniSey and is the principal university in the country. It was commissioned in September 2009. This university has three campuses in the country with the main campus located at Anse Royale, Ma Joie campus, and the Mont Fleuri campus which usually offers communication, education, and technology programs.

Au Pair

With Seychelles' fast growing economic status, unemployment also becomes a serious issue in the country. Many are turning to domestic jobs to be able to earn a living. This field is also very competitive in the country making some to acquire additional skills such as first aid training before applying for these jobs. The capital, Victoria, is where most of the high class citizens live and is where many job seekers usually look for jobs there. Foreigners are also welcome to apply for this jobs. You are advised to seek these AU services only through authentic websites.

Volunteering

There are multiple volunteering opportunities here in Seychelles ranging from volunteering opportunities aimed at improving the lives of the locals here, those aimed at protecting endangered animal species, and also those aimed at preserving the endemic flora in the country. Seychelles is steadily growing to become one of the most developed countries in the world owing to the huge numbers of investors and expatriates coming into this country every year. The huge number of tourists who visit these islands present a very ideal target market. On terms of volunteering in terms of improving the living standards of locals here, you can enroll in the various ministries in the country such as the ministry of health or education or even sports. These are some of the ministries that work directly with people thus your skills will come in handy here. You can volunteer in the health sector where you can offer your medical services to those who need them in the society here. You can even enroll in the guiding and counseling program where you can offer advise and hope to the less fortunate in the society here. As basketball is the main sport in the country, you can volunteer to train the basketball players and make them better players.