Mauritius + Seychelles

The ultimate romantic combination at the start of the southern summer: the turquoise lagoons and Creole charm of Mauritius, then the legendary granite beaches of the Seychelles. November comes before the January rains: superb light and calm seas.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Mauritius (via Addis or Nairobi). Check-in on the west coast.
2. Day 2 — Relaxing on the beach and lagoon, sunset at Flic en Flac.
3. Day 3 — The wild south: Chamarel, Black River Gorges, Grand Bassin temple.
4. Day 4 — Catamaran to Île aux Cerfs, GRSE waterfall along the way.
5. Day 5 — Tamarin dolphins at dawn, Port Louis and Pamplemousses in the afternoon.
6. Day 6 — Flight Mauritius → Mahé (Seychelles). Check-in at Beau Vallon.
7. Day 7 — Ferry to Praslin: Vallée de Mai, Anse Lazio beach.
8. Day 8 — Day on La Digue by bike: Anse Source d'Argent, giant tortoises.
9. Day 9 — Snorkelling cruise in Sainte Anne Marine Park, Creole dinner.
10. Day 10 — Beach morning on Mahé, flight Seychelles → Abidjan.

Highlights

• Île aux Cerfs: lagoon, parasailing and lunch with your feet in the water
• The Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel and the waterfall of the same name
• Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and the Eureka colonial house
• Swimming with dolphins in Tamarin Bay
• Port Louis market: spices, dholl puri and Creole souvenirs
• Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue, the most photographed beach in the world
• Vallée de Mai on Praslin: coco de mer palms and black parrots (UNESCO)

Our 4 packages

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Practical information

Flights

Abidjan → Mauritius via Addis Ababa/Nairobi: ~11-13h

Climate

26-30°C, sea at 27°C: ideal conditions before the humid summer

Currency

Mauritian rupee (MUR) and Seychellois rupee (SCR)

Health

No mandatory vaccinations; malaria-free areas

Good to know

In the Seychelles, book your Mahé–Praslin–La Digue crossings in advance during high season: the boats are often full.

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