Seychelles
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John and Jennifer from Berkshire travelled to Kenya and Seychelles
Another very successful holiday, our 7th organised by Safari Consultants. As always, they delivered everything we required in terms of itinerary, accommodation and transfers, and once again we benefited from their detailed first-hand knowledge of every property we used. Their meticulous attention to extra details makes life easier for someone of 76 with mobility problems, from ordering a wheelchair at airports to requesting a room nearest the main living area was much appreciated. Safari Consultants’ service is not just excellent, it is outstanding and has been so without exception ever since we first travelled with them. We would never consider using any other company to organise a holiday for us in southern or eastern Africa.
Seychelles
Country Map
Bird Island
A nature lovers paradise named after the ‘sooty’ terns which descend in great numbers to breed. The one hotel on the island is reasonably simple in style.
Denis Island
This is paradise, with perfect white beaches, wonderful swimming and snorkelling off the beach, and great scuba diving and fishing. The one hotel on the island is of a good standard, but not five star. Accessible by scheduled flight.
Praslin Island
The second largest island in the Seychelles, with many fantastic beaches and some good hotels. Also boasts the ‘Vallee de Mai’ Nature Reserve – a UNESCO World heritage site.
La Digue Island
The fourth largest island in the Seychelles, La Digue is a sleepy island with limited accommodation options but some fantastic beaches on the south of the island, which are reached by bicycle!
Fregate Island
A small ‘granitic’ island boasting one of the most luxurious and exclusive hotels in the Seychelles. Accessible by helicopter.
North Island
A small ‘granitic’ island boasting possibly the most upmarket and exclusive (and expensive) beach property in the Seychelles. Accessible by helicopter.
Desroches Island
A remote island with some good beaches, lovely swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. The one hotel on the island is of a very good standard, but not five star. Accessible by scheduled flight.
Alphonse Island
A very remote island which is known for its fly-fishing opportunities (late September through to May) rather than its beaches. The lodge has recently been rebuilt completely by new owners. Accessible by scheduled flight.
Mahe Island
The largest island in the Seychelles, with stunning scenery, many great beaches and a reasonable road network. Some fantastic five star resorts, but lacking in good mid-range hotels and more boutique style hotels.