Seychelles has everything be it untouched beaches set amidst azure blue waters, exquisite beauty, delish delicacies, heart-warming people, and the carnival-like spirit of the place. It is perfect for an indulgent beach holiday dotted with cultural experiences and island-hopping opportunities.

A 6 nights 7 days holiday is ideal for a relaxed holiday or honeymoon with our list of jaw-dropping experiences including diving with sea turtles and manta rays, hiking through verdant jungles, and cruising along the coastline at sunset with a glass of bubbly to celebrate.

1. Stay at a private island resort – Get whisked away on an aircraft to a remote paradise for a private island stay on Desroches Island, Fregate Island or Felicite Island. Detach from the world and unwind in a private pool, indulge in an array of spa treatments, or add a bit of water adventure with ocean kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling. Get a chance to meet and feed the island’s oldest residents, Aldabra giant tortoises, a native species that’s vulnerable to extinction, and tick off an unforgettable bucket list experience
2. Watch a film under the stars – Félicité island’s tropical vegetation and granite boulders is pure holiday or honeymoon bliss. Explore the stunning scenery through the day and enjoy ‘cinema under the stars’, a private stargazing setup available for exclusive hire at a luxurious private island resort for couples to cozy up under the stars with no one else around.
3. Spend a day with a dozen tortoises at Curieuse Island – Imagine being on an island with several giant tortoises roaming freely; people from around the world visit the marine park for a nature trail that has plenty of birds, indigenous creatures, mangrove forests, takamaka trees, green sea turtle breeding, hawksbill, turtles and the famous Seychelles Black Parrot. Curieuse Island also has a hidden beach, a breathtaking walk on the other side of the island
4. Hike up the highest mountain in Seychelles – Lush green and untouched, the Morne Seychellois National Park on Mahe island has the highest mountain in all of Seychelles surrounded by rainforests and granite peaks. Take a guided hike through the stunning park filled with unusual birds and plants and up the Morne Seychellois mountain to reach the Morne Blanc peak for a view worth the effort
5. Sail into the sunset – Book a private luxury yacht for the day and leave it to the experts to divulge the island secrets and take you to the extraordinary inner islands’ seascape. Sail to some stunning coral reefs to snorkel and revel in an idyllic sunset with champagne around the Cote D’Or Beach, Praslin
6. Biking along the coast – Memories lie in the little things like renting out bikes to explore tiny islands of La Digue and Silhouette. There are tons of hidden beaches and caves to explore, many tiny eateries to stop over, and many opportunities to plunge into the ocean for a quick snorkel while leisurely biking around the islands
7. Champagne with the dolphins – The raw beauty of Seychelles allows you to witness experiences that may come as a pleasant surprise. For a relaxed afternoon leading up to sunset, holidaymakers or couples can hire a speed boat or a yacht and pop a bottle of bubbly while spotting dolphins play in the turquoise waters of Seychelles
8. Go Parasailing and Scuba Diving –  Pick an activity of your choice; whether it is parasailing on Beau Vallon Beach, Mahe, or scuba diving to the shipwrecks and coral reefs in the underwater world, Seychelles has a lot to offer to the adventure junkies
9. Check out Coco de Mer, the world’s largest fruit – Indigenous to Seychelles, Valle De Mai is the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the natural habitat of the infamous and rare Coco de Mer fruit or the sea coconut. Visitors can take a guided tour of the heritage site to make memories with the endangered fruit and spot the elusive ‘black parrot’ or the world’s smallest frog endemic to the Seychelles Islands while on a short hike to witness panoramic views of Praslin and nearby islands
10. Island hopping – It is easy to go island hopping in Seychelles with every island offering a unique history, culture, and landscape. Swim, snorkel, lay out a picnic by the beach, and live the true island life to feel that Cast Away vibe. From Mahe, go on day trips or island hopping to Praslin, Cerf, Silhouette, Round Islands, etc. If staying in Praslin one can visit La Digue, Curieuse, Bird, Cousin Islands, and many more.
11. Marine Park yacht tours – Take a half or full-day yacht tour from Mahe to the St. Anne Marine National Park that offers a luxurious getaway replete with memorable activities. Hike at an uninhabited island, enjoy a delicious barbeque on the yacht and snorkel or swim in the middle of the magical ocean

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Kenya is welcoming Indian tourists into the destination to sample the unique Kenyan tourism products in 2021. 

As a key source market, Kenya is banking on India to boost its international tourism numbers during the year.

Official statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife indicate that Kenya registered a total of 122,649 travelers from the Indian market in 2019. In 2020, statistics for the period between January to October, the total number of tourist arrivals into Kenya from India was 25,251.

The decline is attributed to the travel restrictions imposed by both Kenya and India as part of the measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As travel picks up in 2021, Kenya sees the Indian market as key to the revival of tourism going forward.

According to the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) CEO, Dr. Betty Radier, Kenya’s superior product offerings places is above other destinations in terms of attractiveness to Indian travelers.

“Kenya is blessed with many tourism offerings that excite travelers from across the globe. The Indian market is one that has continued to uptake our tourism offerings for many years, ” Kenya and India continue to have cordial relations especially because both countries are bound by both history and culture. It is certainly not by mistake that India has been one of our key source markets,” she said. 

She continued, “Kenya is known for its remarkably picturesque tourist attractions and unparalleled safari experiences; with national parks and game reserves, making the country a premier destination for wildlife and adventure seekers.”

Alongside being a leader in wildlife and rustic experiences, Kenya also has exciting attractions in authentic African cuisine, exotic cultures, breathtaking beaches, and even spectacular cityscape.

Some of the popularly known parks and reserves include the Amboseli National Park, Tsavo National Park, the Nairobi National Park which is the only park within a capital city and the Maasai Mara National Reserve which is popular for the annual natural wildlife phenomenon of the Wildebeest Migration.

Dr. Radier further assured tourists from India of their safety while in the destination. She said, “I would like to assure you that Magical Kenya is safe and ready to welcome you back. We have in place Tourism and hospitality protocols within the hotels, and tourism attractions and experiences as well as our airports to ensure everyone’s safety while travelling.” 

As part of the health and safety protocols, passengers traveling to Kenya are required to undertake a COVID-19 test at least 72 hours to their departure and further produce the physical copies of the same on arrival.

The Yellow fever vaccine continues to be a mandate for each Indian traveler visiting Kenya across all age groups; travelers would thus need to possess a valid vaccine card upon their arrival into Kenya. 

On the same note, visa applications are to be done online and incur a charge of 50$. Applications can be submitted through the www.ecitizen.go.ke.

At present, there are scheduled direct flights from Mumbai to Nairobi by Kenya Airways three times a week. The travel time from Mumbai to Nairobi on a direct flight is approximately 6 hours which makes it an even more worthwhile choice for travelers who are planning an immediate outbound travel. 

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