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explore one of the Seychelles’ tropical
The ancient Vallée de Mai on Praslin.
PHOTO SEYCHELLES TOURISM BOARD rainforests and waterfalls, which offer
a unique and serene experience.
Some easier trails that families with
children can enjoy include the Anse
Major Trail on Mahé, which offers
coastal views and ends at a beach.
The 2km trail takes about 40 minutes.
On La Digue Island, a 1,3km trail
lasting 40 minutes is offered. The
Nid d’Aigle Trail starts from BelleVue
Restaurant and goes to the highest
point on the island. The Vallée De
Mai, Praslin Trails on Praslin offer
three routes between one and two
kilometres in length and one to
two hours in duration. While hiking
A full-day Creole cooking class is a fun outing.
through this Unesco Heritage Site,
tourists will have the opportunity
to experience one of the beautiful
waterfalls.
Seychelles is all about the great
outdoors, enabling tourists to
derive maximum enjoyment of their
favourite outdoor pursuits.
Snorkelling and diving: This activity
is best enjoyed during the dry season
when the sea is calmer and water
visibility is better.
Wildlife and bird watching: The dry
season in the Seychelles coincides
with the nesting season for various
The dry season is the ideal time bird species, making it the ideal time
to spot the giant tortoises.
for bird watching. Sightings of giant
tortoises are also more prevalent
Activities that families can dishes such as grilled fish, coconut during this time.
enjoy together on a rainy day: curry, and Seychellois-style papaya
Culinary experiences: A family chutney. Families will also enjoy The shoulder seasons provide an
group in search of a unique dining a visit to Maria’s Rock Café in Baie ideal balance of climate and create an
experience find that rainy days Lazare, Mahé, where they will have optimal environment for observing
provide a good opportunity to enjoy the chance to cook their own food at the Seychelles’ diverse fauna and
a cooking class together. One option their table. flora.
on Mahé, facilitated by Tour Bookers, Rainforests and waterfalls: Those
includes a full-day Creole cooking who take an interest in nature will Article courtesy of Travel News,
class. Families learn how to make appreciate taking some time out to www.travelnews.co.za
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