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Spring (April – May) in Mahé is one of the best times to visit. You can experience warm and mild weather, as the humid northwest trade winds give way to the dryer southeast ones. The temperatures will be between the low 20s and high 30s while the rainfall will be low. Hotel rates will be lower too, since the summer tourist season (June – September) will not have started yet. You can get lower hotel rates from October to November (autumn) as well. You might get more wet weather, but there will be plenty of pleasant beach weather, with the high temperatures around the low 30s.

South African passport holders do not require a visa to visit Seychelles. Upon arrival, you will be granted a visitor’s permit. Make sure that your passport will be valid for the duration of your stay in the Seychelles, and that you have proof of onward travel and sufficient funds.

The South African High Commission in Mauritius (also accredited to the Seychelles)

Address: 4th floor, British American Insurance Building, 25 Pope Hennessy Street, Port Louis, Mauritius

Phone: 230 212 6925 Fax: 230 212 6936 Email: sahcpol@intnet.mu (Political) / saecon@intnet.mu (Economic)

Get all the necessary vaccinations and take the necessary precautions before embarking on your trip to the Seychelles. These include your yearly flu shot, the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, chickenpox vaccine and polio vaccine. You will need to receive your vaccinations at least 4-6 weeks before your trip.

Take care to find out what the weather will be like before visiting the beach. Certain periods bring stronger currents and more dangerous waves.

Keep your valuables out of sight wherever you go. If you leave them in a car, make sure they are well hidden. Always park in a secure parking area or somewhere busy.

At the beach, beware when walking around a coconut grove, as falling coconuts have caused severe head injuries before.

A large selection of hotels and villas are available along the coast of Mahé. Many of these include pools, restaurants, beach access, butler service, private access and more. The average cost for staying at one of the hotels is between 2,000 and 8,000 Rupee. At the resorts and villas, you can expect to pay as high as 30,000 Rupee.

The cheapest way to get around on the island of Mahé is by bus. Metered taxis are also available, but these will end up being more of a strain on your travel budget.

While you can rent a bicycle, the hills of the island make it better for renting a scooter.