The major Airports

The distance between Mahé Island in the southeastern direction and Victoria is 10km and it takes like around 20minutes to and from the Airport. There is however some public means available like taxis and coach services.

Reaching there using water transport.

Passenger transportation may not be available but the cargo and drive ships are available at Mahe.

General idea.

• 400 cigarettes or 500g of tobacco.

• 2l bottles of spirits or 2l of wine.

• 200ml of perfume or eau de toilette.

• Other items not exceeding R3000.

• One video camera and one camera.

• Musical instrument.

• Portable electronic or electric equipment.

• Sports requisites and other leisure equipment.

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NOT ALLOWED

Shells, unprocessed coco-de-mer, processed or live fish and live tortoises may not be exported.

Internal Travel:

Getting Around by Water

Personal schooners offer regular inter-island links between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Boats can be chartered individually to get to the other islands. Cat Cocos (website: www.catcocos.com) is a new service providing fast crossings between Mahé and Praslin.

Getting Around by Road

One can always hire a taxi to any destination because there are around 300 taxis operated interpedently and with rates controlled by the government.

You can as well hire a car from Mahe to any destination.

Driving rules:  You should not drink and drive; you should limit your speed. it should like 65kph and then you go on decreasing on open roads.

Certification: Your national driving permit is adequate for in about three months.

You will be given a chat that will be indicating the journey times from Mahe to the other islands.

Seychelles holiday deals

Exploration, since island are in remote and isolated area, there is always a lot to discover Seychelles travel deals for example the, with the hidden beaches and coves during the vacation in Seychelles.

You will make a choice between the personal resorts and the sheltered coves and declare your own bit of glory.

Get an opportunity to lunge most of planet’s finest sites…

Take pleasure in this splendid part of the world in the Seychelles islands which are believed to be having one of the most exceptional diving on the planet.

Discover the huge stones on the bottom of the ocean and still deep in the waters you will view the coral beds pairing with nature. That will be at the bottom of the ocean.

Here you can walk bare footed during the time of relaxation.

You may use this open open opportunity instead of using the first flight to walk around Seychelles and take a look at the beautiful scenery and also have some time with the people of this island (Seychellois) they are welcoming and hospitable hence you may decide to make a stopover at Mahe and first enjoy some time with them and also take pleasure in their beautiful culture.

Do not miss this chance to view old men playing the dominoes and trust me it is fun, when you get to down to the great boulevards and discover the colonial landmarks. You will also purchase some fish for your supper where you will be offered an exotic fruit.

You will walk around and view the old forest of palm of the Vallei de Mai on Praslin. It is a habitat to about six prevalent palm trees and it is a global traditional location. This forest habituates palms species like the erotic-looking coco de mer which has got the largest leaves and largest seed among all plants.

On your way to the Pristine forest, you will view the unique dark parrot which you have not seen and you will never see else where in the world.

Diving & Snorkeling

One of the most recognized diving on planet earth is scuba diving and Scuba diving because it extremely splendid and different.

There are PADI dive centers throughout the islands and at most of the hotels, providing guidance for both experienced and novice divers.

If you prefer not to don all the scuba paraphernalia, the snorkeling, even close to shore, is excellent and you can expect to see some colorful sea life.

Fishing

Regardless of the fact that the sea usually rough between the monsoon periods of June to September, Fishing is usually carried out whole through the year.

People from different parts of the world all come to the islands to explore this wonderful fish. These fish species include the marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo, Dorado, kingfish and barracuda. Most people who come to these islands come in search for the sailfish hence it is the most sought.

Mahe and Silhouette are the best places where one can find sailfish.

The best charter boats are found at the major Mahe islands even if some resorts also provide some boats, it has been noticed these are the best for fishing.

Sailing

Sailing is the most convenient way through which you can discover and view all the islands of Seychelles and it is a simple distance where you even take pleasure in the best sailing destination.

The catamarans and the monohulls are always available for hiring due to the fact that sailing is a booming business in the Seychelles islands mainly Mahe and Praslin.

In case one wants to have some fun right next or around the shore, you get an opportunity from hotels and resorts that have some small sailing vessels for the visitors interested.

Mountain climbing

You will take foreign walks in foreign Environments and this will be provided by the Mahe and Prasllin. The inside in the islands of Seychelles is usually hilly and covered heavily in the forests and Vegetation.

Take chances of climbing uppermost peak of the Seychelles in Morne Seychellois state Park on Mahé Island, or discover the good-looking Vallei de Mai on Praslin; this utopian forest is a habitat to the erotic Coco de Mer – well-known as the love nut.

Trips during the day.

They have always wanted to take the tourists for an exploration of the  Seychelles attractions such as the island due to the fact they have an efficient concession for all the travelers that are time pressured.

Take time and walk around the island and view the charming Vallei e Mai on Praslin, the pretty island of La Digue and then take whole day viewing the bicycles and a humid forest where the less evolved phase of the world’s vegetation.

Facts about Seychelles

Certainly, Seychelles is one of the most attractive holiday destinations boasting fine beaches, deep blue oceans and warm tropical climate. This paradise island is relatively rich in rare plants and animals. You would be amazed to know that a number of rarest of rare species make this exotic tropical paradise popular among visitors from all across the world.

One of the greatest species is the coco-de-mer or sea coconut. This is endemic to Praslin and you can have the benefit of its sight on the Vallee de Mai. Interestingly, it has the biggest seed in nature. If you are bird lover then Seychelles is undoubtedly the best place to visit. It’s a heaven for bird lovers. For some great species of birds, check out the beautiful Bird Island & Aride Island. Several sanctuaries & nature reserves are planted to preserve the threatened species.

Earlier in the 16th century, Portuguese navigator, Vasco da Gama made the first recorded discovery of this remote island. French planters for France laid claim of Mahe & 7 other islands in 1756. Subsequently, Seychelles was known as Amirantes, as Admiral da Gama had given his name. Later, accountant of French King, Vicomte Moreau de Sechelles re titled it.

In 1794, Britain took control of Seychelles. At this time, this tropical paradise was under the administration of Mauritius. This long & diverse history of Seyhelles imparts to the comprehensive culture of Seychelles.
When preparing for Seychelles vacation Package, there are a couple of things that have to be reckoned. For example, you must experience the local detail of Seychelles. In Seychelles, normally used languages are Creole, English & French.

Seychelles currency is rupee (SCR) and is divide into 100 cents. Consistent with the foreign exchange regulations of the country, visitors are asked to pay all services in the major foreign currency notes or credit card. Different paid services include hotels, guesthouses and self catering enterprises. Credit cards are allowed across the Seychelles. In order to exchange money, you need to visit banks, airport on Mahe & hotels. Banks also process the traveler’s cheques.

It would be advisable for all travelers to carry all the emergency numbers, like  police, ambulance, hotels & embassy  So,  pack your bags for your holiday in the beautiful Seychelles!