Mahé luxury family holidays

Getting there

Most Seychelles luxury family holidays begin and end on Mahé, as it is home to the capital and international airport.

What to do?

Mahé is home to Seychelles’ highest peak – Morne Seychellois. Surrounded by a national park and located an Important Bird Area, the park is home to many of Seychelles’ indigenous flora and fauna.

The beaches of Mahé are some of the most picturesque in the Seychelles. Getting to them can be an adventure in itself, if combined with a hike. The Anse Major trail is a one-hour hike through the coastal part of the national park, before reaching a beautiful, deserted beach.

Beau Vallon, in the northwest, is one of Seychelles’ longest beaches and home to a fascinating weekly food market.

If you’re looking for more than beaches and hikes, a stay in Mahé wouldn’t be complete without a tour of historical Victoria – “the world’s smallest capital”. Take in period buildings and historical plantations, whilst learning about the islands’ cultural history.

When to go?

As with the rest of the Seychelles, the best time to visit is either April and May, or October or November. Outside of those months it’s important to choose which side of the island to stay on depending on the wind direction.