Tips for Independent travellers in the Seychelles

Thinking of organising your own holiday to the Seychelles and have some questions?

Seychelles Airport Transfers

At Chalets d' Anse Forbans we have many clients that have organised their own flights and then booked their accommodation with us independently. On arrival we are here to help you and show you where to go and what to do. But here are some of the many questions we get asked by our clients:

Do your offer Transfers from the Airport: It is very easy to organise for our clients a transfer from the airport- merely request this when booking your room. Or else there is a taxi stand at the arrivals and you can catch a taxi to your destination with minimum hassles.

Excursions/What to do in the Seychelles: We have a few different blogs on ideas on what to do in the Seychelles....

Transport: To explore the island we do recommend a car hire and we would recommend Pirates car Hire located on our premises. The other options for transport on the island are by local bus- an experience or via taxi. We can also organise excursions trips on the islands of Praslin and La Digue.

Clothing in the Seychelles: Light clothing is best suited for the warm tropical climate that the Seychelles enjoys all year round. Sandals and open shoes are also highly recommended. If you enjoy snorkeling it would be best to wear a T shirt to protect your back from sunburn. For an evening meal at a same Seychelles restaurants and hotels you may need long pants for men and a more formal outfit for the ladies. You will find that you will spend most of your holiday in Seychelles in your Costumes and pareos so do ensure you bring your favourites along.

Hats and sunglasses and loads of preferred sun cream is a must when on holiday in the Seychelles. We would also recommend some after sun in case of any sunburn.

Beaches of Seychelles-Anse Forbans

Supermarkets and shops: Approximately 1.3km away from the Chalets Anse Forbans or about 10 minute drive you have the well stocked Seychelles Style Supermarket called Sekaar- located in the small town of Quatre Borne. You will find - cheeses, drinks, meat, veg, pasta, baby food, nappies etc here. This supermarket does accept credit cards and if they are not too busy will help you carry your groceries to the car.It closes at lunch time from 13h30 until 14h30 but is then open until 20h00.

Buying Fish: To get fresh fish around the Anse Forbans area you have to be awake early and the fish is usually on sale on the beach from 07h30 until 08h00 otherwise the next option would be in Anse Royale area- opposite the Petrol Station- again try to get there early.

The Fish Factory in Victoria called Oceana Fisheries is where alot our guests would buy fish frozen to bring back to the Anse Forbans for BBQs etc.. it is pre- cleaned and filleted as well so this makes for a lot less mess!!

Fresh Veg and Fruit- we would have alot of local stalls again on the roadside so watch out the best would be in Anse Royale close to the Seychelles community centre and opposite the Cable and Wireless offices or else you can try on the route to Police Bay just past Anse Intendance.

Bakery:You may also want to try Lai Lam bakery in Victoria close to the Victoria Sir Selwyns Market in Market Street for fresh rolls and bread- always busy but worth the wait. At the market you will also find vegetables and fruit and an assortment of fish.

Spices: If you are shopping for some Spices then you can visit the Sir Selwyns market in Market street or else Jardin du Roi is now producing their own spices and they are located in Anse Royale and a highly recommended spot to visit.

Restaurants in Seychelles: We wrote a blog on the different resturants to visit and this maybe of some help.

Chalets d' Anse Forbans offers Affordable Self Caterng Rental Bungalows on the beach of Anse Forbans. For your Seychelles Rental Accommodation on Mahe Island visit Chalets d' Anse Forbans website and book your ideal Seychelles Vacation Accommodation with us.