Few combinations work as well as an African safari and the Seychelles – two entirely different kinds of incredible, back to back. One gives you the thrill of watching lion, elephant and the rest of the Big Five in the wild; the other gives you powder-white beaches, calm turquoise water and swaying palms. Together, they make for one of the most memorable holidays you can book.
Thanks to its position in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles pairs naturally with East and Southern African safaris, and it’s a combination we put together for travellers all the time.
Which safari destinations work best?
- Kenya is the easiest pairing – there are direct flights from Nairobi to the Seychelles, so if you’re doing a classic Maasai Mara safari, the connection couldn’t be simpler.
- Tanzania is brilliant if you want the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater; you’ll usually connect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa.
- South Africa works beautifully too, particularly for Kruger – the connection normally runs through Johannesburg or Nairobi.
Two very different landscapes, two very different kinds of wonder – and our Seychelles specialists handle all the logistics behind the scenes, so moving from safari lodge to beach resort feels like one seamless holiday rather than two trips stitched together.
More about the thrilling African safaris…
Picture giraffe ambling past your vehicle, elephant herds crossing the plains, lion resting in the shade, wildebeest stretching to the horizon – an African safari is one of those experiences that’s genuinely hard to describe until you’ve done it. Whether you fancy a luxury lodge with all the trimmings or something a little wilder under canvas in a tented camp, we’ll build the itinerary around exactly what you want.
Which safari destination suits your budget?
- Kenya – the most flexible option, with good-value driving safaris right through to top-end luxury lodges
- Tanzania – a bit pricier, but you’re getting some of the best luxury lodges and camps on the continent alongside solid driving safaris
- South Africa – great value once you’re there, with comfortable to luxury options, though getting to the destination itself tends to cost more
How far is the Seychelles from your safari?
- Nairobi, Kenya → Mahe, Seychelles: 3 hours
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania → Mahe, Seychelles: 3 hours
- Johannesburg, South Africa → Mahe, Seychelles: 5 hours
Worth knowing: direct flights aren’t guaranteed year-round and often run on specific days only, so this is one of those things we plan carefully around your dates.
There’s a huge range of safaris to choose from too – balloon safaris, gorilla trekking, horseback safaris, walking safaris, big cat safaris, the Big Five – whether it’s your first time in the wild, you’re travelling with the kids, chasing the Great Migration, or celebrating a honeymoon, we’ll shape something around you.
With this many options, our job is really to help you narrow it down – matching the right safari to the Seychelles accommodation you’ve got your eye on.
