Mahé guide

Our Mahé guide

Tips, stories and practical information from a family that has lived on the island for generations.

Places on Mahé

Attractions on Mahé: all the places we visit

Beaches, viewpoints, gardens, a waterfall and a rum distillery: the places on Mahé that we visit ourselves, organised by region and with honest assessment.

Hiking

Morne Seychellois National Park: the green spine of Mahé

One fifth of Mahé is national park: cloud forest, granite, pitcher plants and trails that all end up somewhere high. An overview of which trail suits you.

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Adventure in the Seychelles: Activities on Mahé

Mahé is far from boring. Discover jungle hikes, hidden bays, culture in Victoria and lively evenings on private day and half day tours with a local guide.

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Anse Trusalo Beach on Mahé: Quiet Bay with a View of L'Islette

Anse Trusalo is a quiet, unspoilt beach on Mahé's west coast near Port Glaud, with soft sand and a lovely view of the little island of L'Islette. Here is how to reach it…

Excursions

Art and Craft Tour on Mahé

Meet the painters, sculptors and craftspeople of the Seychelles on a private Art and Craft Tour on Mahé, planned around the artists you want to see.

Practical tips

Bad Weather in the Seychelles: What to Do on a Rainy Day on Mahé

Rain on Mahé does not have to spoil your day. Here are our favourite ideas for bad weather in the Seychelles, from waterfalls to Victoria and local art.

Excursions

The Beaches of Mahé: A Local Guide

From Beau Vallon in the north west to the wild bays of the south: our local guide to the beaches of Mahé and how to see several in one day.

Practical tips

Entrance Fees on Mahé: Gardens, Museums, Trails and More

Planning a tour on Mahé? Here are the entrance fees for the most popular gardens, museums, trails and visits, paid on site per person.

Excursions

Guided Tours, Day Trips and Activities in the Seychelles

Island tours, beach days, rainforest hikes and Creole culture: discover Mahé on a private guided tour with a local Seychellois family.

Hiking

Hikes and Walks in the Seychelles: Guided Trails on Mahé

From a 30 minute stroll to a half day in the mountains: discover the best hikes and walks in the Seychelles on Mahé, private and guided by locals.

Practical tips

Free Pick Up and Drop Off Anywhere on Mahé

Wherever you stay on Mahé, we come to you. Free pick up and drop off is included in all our private tours, from your hotel, guesthouse, the airport or the port.

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Port, Jetty and Airport Pickup on Mahé

Arriving by ferry, cruise ship, boat, helicopter or plane? Here are the 9 places on Mahé where we pick you up for your private tour, free of charge.

Excursions

Your Private Tour Guide in the Seychelles

Licensed, local and private: explore Mahé with a Seychellois family of guides, at your own pace and exactly to your taste.

Practical tips

Public Holidays in the Seychelles: All Dates and Creole Names

From Nouvo Lannen to Nwel: here are all public holidays in the Seychelles with their Creole names, and how our island celebrates them.

Practical tips

Restaurants in the Seychelles: Where to Eat on Mahé

Our guide to 67 restaurants in the Seychelles, sorted by area with location and phone number. From Creole beach cafés on Mahé to fine dining on Eden Island.

Excursions

Snorkelling in the Seychelles: A Guide to Mahé

Calm reef beaches, colourful fish and green turtles: our local guide to snorkelling on Mahé, with tips for beginners and the best conditions.

Excursions

Sunset on Mahé: Where and When to Watch It

Golden light, glowing granite and the sun sinking into the Indian Ocean: our local guide to the most beautiful sunset spots on Mahé.

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Things to Do in the Seychelles: Tours and Activities on Mahé

From a full day Mahé Island Tour to a walk through Victoria: the tours and sights we recommend most for your holiday in the Seychelles.

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Our Vehicles for Tours on Mahé

From a compact car for two to a bus for 30 guests: our air conditioned fleet for private tours on Mahé, and which vehicle suits your group.

Places on Mahé

Anse Takamaka on Mahé: the beach where we spend the most time

Long sandy beach in the south of Mahé, shade under the takamaka trees, food and toilets on site. Our most frequent swimming stop on the island tour.

Places on Mahé

Anse Intendance: the wild beach in the south of Mahé

Wide, open beach in the south, with no reef in front. Beautiful to look at, not always to swim in. A regular stop on the island tour and the beach tour.

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Sauzier Waterfall near Port Glaud: fresh water between two beaches

A short walk from the village, a pool of fresh water and rocks all around. The most pleasant stop between the beaches of the west coast.

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Mission Lodge on Mahé: views and a school that is no more

A viewpoint with history: high up on Sans Souci Road, above the west coast, among the remains of a school from 1875.

Places on Mahé

Le Jardin du Roi: Spice garden above Anse Royale

A spice garden in the forest above the east coast, with museum, restaurant and the island's best homemade ice cream.

Places on Mahé

Takamaka Rum Distillery: Tour, Tasting and a House from 1792

Rum from Seychellois sugar cane, in a plantation house from 1792. Tour, tasting and a shady garden to relax in.

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Beau Vallon: the beach in the north where there's always something happening

The most famous beach on the island, and for good reason: shallow, long, with food, shade and activity all around.

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Anse Royale: shallow water behind the reef

A reef breaks the waves, behind it lies shallow, calm water. The most relaxed swimming stop on the east coast.

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Port Launay: the quietest bay on the west coast

Shallow water, shade right down to the shore and a national park on your doorstep. Our most reliable swimming stop on the west coast.

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Carana Beach: the beach for photos, not for swimming

A small cove between rocks in the north. Wonderful for photos, not recommended for swimming, and we'll tell you why.

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Victoria: the smallest capital you will ever visit

Market, clocktower, Hindu temple and giant tortoises in the Botanical Garden. Everything on foot, everything on a few streets.

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Mont Signal: Victoria from above, in ten minutes

A brief detour above Victoria, from which you can see half the east coast and the islands in front of it.

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Eden Island: Marina, Restaurants and a View Back to Mahé

An artificial island off Victoria, with a yacht harbour, restaurants and calm water. Brief, but a different perspective on the island.

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Petite Anse: the bay behind the hill

A wide sandy arc between two rocky headlands, accessible only via the road on the slope. One of the most beautiful beaches in the west.

Places on Mahé

Anse Soleil: small, sheltered and great for snorkelling

A small bay with rocks on both sides, a café on the sand and calm water. The most pleasant snorkelling stop on the west coast.

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Anse à la Mouche: shallow water and peaceful evenings

A wide, very shallow bay in the west. More for relaxing than swimming, and in the evening one of the best spots for the sunset.

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Sunset Beach: small cove in the north with a big evening

A small cove between rocks in the north, with a view west towards Silhouette Island. The name says it all.

Places on Mahé

Domaine de Val des Prés: Craftsmanship in a Plantation House

A 19th century plantation house surrounded by small workshops: jewellery, wood, fabrics, model boats. This is where souvenirs are made that are not mass produced.

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Botanical Garden in Victoria: Coco de Mer, Tortoises and Shade

Five hectares of shade at the edge of the capital: Coco de Mer, giant tortoises, orchids and flying foxes in the trees.

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The Market in Victoria: Fish, Spices and a Morning

The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market is not a museum, but the place where the island shops. Fish in the morning, fruit and vanilla all day, closed on Sundays.

Places on Mahé

The tea factory on Sans Souci Road: tour, view, vanilla tea

Halfway up between Victoria and the west coast, tea grows here. A short tour, a shop full of vanilla and cinnamon tea, and a view that usually requires a hike to see.

Places on Mahé

Baie Lazare: the bay where the history of Mahé begins

Named after the man who first anchored here in 1742: a wide bay in the southwest, a white church on the hill and the turning to some of the smallest beaches on the islan…

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Anse Forbans: the long, quiet beach in the south

Between Anse Royale and Takamaka lies a beach where almost nothing ever happens: shallow water behind the reef, takamaka trees along the edge, no sun loungers.

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Places on Mahé

Attractions on Mahé: all the places we visit

Beaches, viewpoints, gardens, a waterfall and a rum distillery: the places on Mahé that we visit ourselves, organised by region and with honest assessment.

Places on Mahé

Anse Takamaka on Mahé: the beach where we spend the most time

Long sandy beach in the south of Mahé, shade under the takamaka trees, food and toilets on site. Our most frequent swimming stop on the island tour.

Places on Mahé

Anse Intendance: the wild beach in the south of Mahé

Wide, open beach in the south, with no reef in front. Beautiful to look at, not always to swim in. A regular stop on the island tour and the beach tour.

Places on Mahé

Sauzier Waterfall near Port Glaud: fresh water between two beaches

A short walk from the village, a pool of fresh water and rocks all around. The most pleasant stop between the beaches of the west coast.

Places on Mahé

Mission Lodge on Mahé: views and a school that is no more

A viewpoint with history: high up on Sans Souci Road, above the west coast, among the remains of a school from 1875.

Places on Mahé

Le Jardin du Roi: Spice garden above Anse Royale

A spice garden in the forest above the east coast, with museum, restaurant and the island's best homemade ice cream.

Places on Mahé

Takamaka Rum Distillery: Tour, Tasting and a House from 1792

Rum from Seychellois sugar cane, in a plantation house from 1792. Tour, tasting and a shady garden to relax in.

Places on Mahé

Beau Vallon: the beach in the north where there's always something happening

The most famous beach on the island, and for good reason: shallow, long, with food, shade and activity all around.

Places on Mahé

Anse Royale: shallow water behind the reef

A reef breaks the waves, behind it lies shallow, calm water. The most relaxed swimming stop on the east coast.

Places on Mahé

Port Launay: the quietest bay on the west coast

Shallow water, shade right down to the shore and a national park on your doorstep. Our most reliable swimming stop on the west coast.

Places on Mahé

Carana Beach: the beach for photos, not for swimming

A small cove between rocks in the north. Wonderful for photos, not recommended for swimming, and we'll tell you why.

Places on Mahé

Victoria: the smallest capital you will ever visit

Market, clocktower, Hindu temple and giant tortoises in the Botanical Garden. Everything on foot, everything on a few streets.

Places on Mahé

Mont Signal: Victoria from above, in ten minutes

A brief detour above Victoria, from which you can see half the east coast and the islands in front of it.

Places on Mahé

Eden Island: Marina, Restaurants and a View Back to Mahé

An artificial island off Victoria, with a yacht harbour, restaurants and calm water. Brief, but a different perspective on the island.

Places on Mahé

Petite Anse: the bay behind the hill

A wide sandy arc between two rocky headlands, accessible only via the road on the slope. One of the most beautiful beaches in the west.

Places on Mahé

Anse Soleil: small, sheltered and great for snorkelling

A small bay with rocks on both sides, a café on the sand and calm water. The most pleasant snorkelling stop on the west coast.

Places on Mahé

Anse à la Mouche: shallow water and peaceful evenings

A wide, very shallow bay in the west. More for relaxing than swimming, and in the evening one of the best spots for the sunset.

Places on Mahé

Sunset Beach: small cove in the north with a big evening

A small cove between rocks in the north, with a view west towards Silhouette Island. The name says it all.

Places on Mahé

Domaine de Val des Prés: Craftsmanship in a Plantation House

A 19th century plantation house surrounded by small workshops: jewellery, wood, fabrics, model boats. This is where souvenirs are made that are not mass produced.

Places on Mahé

Botanical Garden in Victoria: Coco de Mer, Tortoises and Shade

Five hectares of shade at the edge of the capital: Coco de Mer, giant tortoises, orchids and flying foxes in the trees.

Places on Mahé

The Market in Victoria: Fish, Spices and a Morning

The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market is not a museum, but the place where the island shops. Fish in the morning, fruit and vanilla all day, closed on Sundays.

Places on Mahé

The tea factory on Sans Souci Road: tour, view, vanilla tea

Halfway up between Victoria and the west coast, tea grows here. A short tour, a shop full of vanilla and cinnamon tea, and a view that usually requires a hike to see.

Places on Mahé

Baie Lazare: the bay where the history of Mahé begins

Named after the man who first anchored here in 1742: a wide bay in the southwest, a white church on the hill and the turning to some of the smallest beaches on the islan…

Places on Mahé

Anse Forbans: the long, quiet beach in the south

Between Anse Royale and Takamaka lies a beach where almost nothing ever happens: shallow water behind the reef, takamaka trees along the edge, no sun loungers.

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Excursions

Art and Craft Tour on Mahé

Meet the painters, sculptors and craftspeople of the Seychelles on a private Art and Craft Tour on Mahé, planned around the artists you want to see.

Excursions

The Beaches of Mahé: A Local Guide

From Beau Vallon in the north west to the wild bays of the south: our local guide to the beaches of Mahé and how to see several in one day.

Excursions

Guided Tours, Day Trips and Activities in the Seychelles

Island tours, beach days, rainforest hikes and Creole culture: discover Mahé on a private guided tour with a local Seychellois family.

Excursions

Your Private Tour Guide in the Seychelles

Licensed, local and private: explore Mahé with a Seychellois family of guides, at your own pace and exactly to your taste.

Excursions

Snorkelling in the Seychelles: A Guide to Mahé

Calm reef beaches, colourful fish and green turtles: our local guide to snorkelling on Mahé, with tips for beginners and the best conditions.

Excursions

Sunset on Mahé: Where and When to Watch It

Golden light, glowing granite and the sun sinking into the Indian Ocean: our local guide to the most beautiful sunset spots on Mahé.

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Hiking

Morne Seychellois National Park: the green spine of Mahé

One fifth of Mahé is national park: cloud forest, granite, pitcher plants and trails that all end up somewhere high. An overview of which trail suits you.

Hiking

Hikes and Walks in the Seychelles: Guided Trails on Mahé

From a 30 minute stroll to a half day in the mountains: discover the best hikes and walks in the Seychelles on Mahé, private and guided by locals.

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Practical tips

Bad Weather in the Seychelles: What to Do on a Rainy Day on Mahé

Rain on Mahé does not have to spoil your day. Here are our favourite ideas for bad weather in the Seychelles, from waterfalls to Victoria and local art.

Practical tips

Entrance Fees on Mahé: Gardens, Museums, Trails and More

Planning a tour on Mahé? Here are the entrance fees for the most popular gardens, museums, trails and visits, paid on site per person.

Practical tips

Free Pick Up and Drop Off Anywhere on Mahé

Wherever you stay on Mahé, we come to you. Free pick up and drop off is included in all our private tours, from your hotel, guesthouse, the airport or the port.

Practical tips

Port, Jetty and Airport Pickup on Mahé

Arriving by ferry, cruise ship, boat, helicopter or plane? Here are the 9 places on Mahé where we pick you up for your private tour, free of charge.

Practical tips

Public Holidays in the Seychelles: All Dates and Creole Names

From Nouvo Lannen to Nwel: here are all public holidays in the Seychelles with their Creole names, and how our island celebrates them.

Practical tips

Restaurants in the Seychelles: Where to Eat on Mahé

Our guide to 67 restaurants in the Seychelles, sorted by area with location and phone number. From Creole beach cafés on Mahé to fine dining on Eden Island.

Practical tips

Our Vehicles for Tours on Mahé

From a compact car for two to a bus for 30 guests: our air conditioned fleet for private tours on Mahé, and which vehicle suits your group.

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