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Mahé, Seychelles

Map of the places we visit

16 stops across the island — tap a pin to read about it, then add the ones you like to your tour. Prefer a ready-made day? See the featured Mahé Island Gems tour.

Places we visit on Mahé

Pick the stops that appeal to you and we'll build the day around them — most tours fit four to six of these comfortably.

  • Secluded Anse Major beach cove framed by granite boulders and palms

    North-west coast

    Anse Major

    A hidden cove with no road access — reached on a coastal trail from Bel Ombre, with granite boulders and calm turquoise shallows.

  • Wooden steps climbing through the shaded Copolia Trail forest with palms and ferns

    Morne Seychellois National Park

    Copolia Trail

    A shaded forest climb to a granite glacis with pitcher plants and views over Victoria, Eden Island and the reef.

  • Morne Blanc viewpoint platform overlooking the Mahé coastline and offshore islands

    Sans Soucis

    Morne Blanc Trail

    A steep push through misty cloud forest to a viewing platform hanging above the west coast. Best done early.

  • Sauzier waterfall falling into a jungle pool at Port Glaud

    Port Glaud

    Sauzier Waterfall

    A short walk through the jungle to a freshwater waterfall and natural pool you can swim in.

  • Calm turquoise water and palms at Port Launay Marine Park

    West coast

    Port Launay Marine Park

    Sheltered, shallow and protected — one of the calmest swimming and snorkelling bays on Mahé.

  • Busy Victoria market street with shops, stalls and local traffic

    Victoria

    Victoria Clock Tower & Market

    The silver clock tower at the heart of the capital, then Sir Selwyn Clarke Market for fruit, spices and fresh fish.

  • Carved and painted gopuram tower of the Hindu temple in Victoria, Mahé

    Victoria

    Sri Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple

    The island's colourful Hindu temple, its carved gopuram tower one of Victoria's most photographed sights.

  • Giant Aldabra tortoise in the tortoise park at the Victoria Botanical Gardens

    Victoria

    Victoria Botanical Gardens

    280+ plant species, coco de mer palms, fruit bats and the giant tortoise enclosure in the middle of town.

  • Snorkeller over a coral reef with tropical fish in the Sainte Anne Marine Park

    Off Victoria

    Sainte Anne Marine National Park

    Six islands and protected reef just offshore — the best easy snorkelling around Mahé, arranged by boat.

  • Yachts moored at the Eden Island marina on Mahé

    Near Victoria

    Eden Island

    A marina island of yachts, waterfront cafés and shops, and the viewpoint above it that everyone photographs.

  • Takamaka Rum Distillery courtyard under the takamaka trees

    La Plaine St André

    Takamaka Rum Distillery

    A plantation house under old takamaka trees: see how the island's rum is made, then sit down for a tasting.

  • Spice plants and forest paths at the Jardin du Roi spice garden

    Anse Royale

    Jardin du Roi Spice Garden

    A hillside spice garden of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, with a Creole restaurant and views to the south coast.

  • Mission Lodge viewpoint shelter overlooking the Mahé mountains and coast

    Sans Soucis

    Venn's Town Mission Lodge

    A UNESCO-listed former school for liberated slave children, with one of the finest panoramas on the island.

  • Natural tidal rock pool at Anse Takamaka with clear green water surrounded by granite boulders

    Anse Takamaka

    Ros Sodyer Rock Pool

    A natural tidal pool in the granite that only appears at low tide — timing is everything, and we plan it for you.

  • Aerial view of Anse Intendance beach, turquoise water and white sand on Mahé

    South coast

    Anse Intendance

    Wide, wild and rarely crowded — big surf, deep sand and takamaka trees along the back of the beach.

  • Vel's Paradise Toyota Urban Cruiser transfer vehicle on a beach at sunset with the company logo

    Pointe Larue

    Seychelles International Airport

    Where most trips start and end. We meet you at arrivals and get you to your hotel without the wait.