New Years in Seychelles

Take off from South Africa to enjoy the end of year celebrations by the turquoise waters of Seychelles. On the climate side, the sun will be there to give you the opportunity to bask on these beautiful beaches. Surrounded by magnificent colourful reefs, Seychelles will allow you to alternate between lazing around and enjoying aquatic activities. The crystal-clear waters are particularly pleasant for snorkeling, but also for kayaking or paddle boarding and in some places scuba diving - so many activities to allow you to discover the underwater flora and fauna of the outskirts of Seychelles for your New Year.

The island of Mahé, nicknamed "the island of plenty", is the ideal starting point for a trip to the Seychelles from Paris. Mahé is home to the capital, Victoria which makes this city a pleasant place to visit with its colourful buildings and Creole houses. From the Clock Tower and Independence Avenue, to the large market of Sir Selwyn Selwyn Clarke and gorgeous botanical garden, Mahé is a city steeped in history where you can plan a visit to museums and craft galleries. Within the Seychelles archipelago, Mahé has long been nicknamed "the island of plenty". For the active hikers, we advise you to go to the Morne National Park for an unforgettable experience. On the side of Baie Lazare, art lovers will have the opportunity to meet renowned artists. Indeed, some artists like Donald Adelaide, Antonio Filippin or even Michael Adams and Gérard Devoud settled in Seychelles, on the island of Mahé, to practice their art.

Travelling to Seychelles during the end-of-year school holidays will allow you to enjoy a festive atmosphere in the tropics. Houses and streets are decorated with Christmas lights and you can stroll through the city streets to the rhythm of the Creole music played by locals in a tradition that will make your trip to Seychelles for the New Year magical. Your taste buds will be tantalised by traditional street-food stalls and the many barbecues organised for end-of-year meals. Your New Year in Seychelles will culminate with a countdown at midnight and magnificent fireworks which light up the sky of the Seychelles islands.