A Dream Holiday as a Solo Female Traveller
In November 2025, I travelled solo to the Seychelles for an island-hopping trip. I am a 50-year-old woman and spent 3 nights each on Praslin, La Digue and Mahé. I would now like to share my impressions and experiences with you.
First of all, I should mention that SeyVillas prepared me for this trip as thoroughly as possible. This began with the digital information evening and the wealth of detailed information on the website covering every topic imaginable (islands, beaches, accommodation, excursions, hire cars, useful facts, YouTube videos and more), as well as answers to my individual questions by phone or email. Thank you, Ms Von der Recke!
Getting there, transfers, car and bus travel
My journey from Düsseldorf via Dubai with Emirates went smoothly. I had decided in advance to fly from Mahé to Praslin in a small aircraft rather than take the ferry. The domestic terminal is right next to the main airport and is easy to find. The flight takes just 20 minutes, the views are wonderful, and travelling in the small aircraft with a view into the cockpit is a real experience that I can wholeheartedly recommend.
The ferry journeys from Praslin to La Digue and from La Digue to Mahé were comfortable, with no significant swell – I was lucky!
I would particularly like to highlight the partner company Creole Travel Services, the best-organised company I have ever encountered. Wherever you arrive, a member of staff is waiting to assist you and make the next stage of your journey easier. All transfers were punctual, and the staff were friendly, courteous, helpful and cheerful. Your contact person later sends you all the key information about collection times, information sessions and excursion options via WhatsApp. On La Digue, I was able to book the kayak tour spontaneously just one day in advance after Staniella Rose from Creole Travel Services sent me the booking link in response to my enquiry. Thank you, Staniella!
Car hire tips for Praslin
I had booked a hire car for one day on Praslin in advance through the SeyVillas website. The booking process was a little tricky at first because I only wanted the car for one day, but the system would only let me enter 2 days. Eventually, I discovered that you can hire the car from, for example, 18:00 on day 1 until 18:00 on day 2, and this counts as 1 day. I chose precisely these times because it starts getting dark in the Seychelles from 18:00, and I did not want to drive after dark.
The car was delivered to my accommodation without any problems and collected again the following day. I received a larger, brand-new car (a Suzuki), even though I had booked a smaller one (a Hyundai), as they were apparently in the same category. The car is delivered with a full tank, and you return it with a full tank as well. There only seems to be one type of petrol, and there is an attendant at the petrol station. It was my first time driving on the left, and I had no problems. However, some of the roads are very narrow and have unpaved verges. The speed limit on Praslin is 40 km/h, which suited me very well.
Travelling by bus on Mahé
On Mahé, I took the public bus from Beau Vallon to Victoria. You cannot pay with cash on the buses. I recommend the public transport operator’s app (SPTC). You can easily top up your balance by credit card and scan the QR code on the bus (SRP 10 per journey). You can also use the app to plan routes and check times.
Praslin
My accommodation on Praslin was La Modestie Villa at Grand Anse. The room was spacious and clean, with a kitchen, and beach towels were available to borrow free of charge. The breakfast was perfectly adequate for me.
Grand Anse is only a few steps from the guest house, but at that time it was heavily covered with seagrass. However, there were also stretches without seagrass, and swimming was possible. I was immediately greeted by several rays.
On the second day, I drove to Vallée de Mai (tip: arrive at around 09:00). In this national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can admire the famous coco de mer. I recommend taking a guided tour (approximately €10 in addition to the admission fee), as you learn a great deal about the natural environment.
My next destination was Anse Georgette, which is reached via the golf course at the Constance Lemuria Resort. The 20-minute walk is a sweaty one, but you are rewarded with the most beautiful beach in the world. Afterwards, I continued to Anse Lazio, which is equally gorgeous but a little busier.
Excursion: Curieuse Island and St. Pierre
I can wholeheartedly recommend this excursion with Angel Tours! We first went snorkelling, then continued to Curieuse Island to see the giant tortoises. You can get so close to the animals that you can stroke and feed them. After a barbecue, we walked through the mangroves.
La Digue
My accommodation, Buisson Guest House, was absolutely fantastic. I received a warm welcome, the room was lovely, and the exceptional breakfast was served amid a lush green garden. Bicycles can be hired directly from the guest house (SRP 100 per day).
Please note: Many bicycles on La Digue do not have lights! I had brought a head torch with me, which proved extremely useful. My favourite place for juices was Karim’s Fruit Bar at the end of Anse Severe.
Anse Source d'Argent is ideal for swimming (admission to L’Union Estate Park is approximately €10). Tip: It is still very quiet there before 10:30.
Transparent Kayak Tours
This excursion is definitely worthwhile! You are towed by kayak to Anse Pierrot, a filming location for Robinson Crusoe, visit a rock pool and then paddle back in transparent kayaks. We were lucky enough to see a huge black manta ray beneath us!
Mahé
Here, I stayed at The Salty Palms by Beau Vallon. The beach is a 10-minute walk away. Beau Vallon is spacious and has good facilities. I also took the opportunity to visit Victoria, including the Hindu temple and Clock Tower.
Important: When travelling back from Victoria to Beau Vallon, make sure the bus goes via ‘Glacis’ so that it stops directly by The Salty Palms. There are also no cash machines at Beau Vallon beach; the nearest ones are approximately 25 minutes away by the police station.
Overall conclusion
The Seychelles are a wonderful destination for solo travellers. I felt safe at all times. The people are friendly, and even basic English will get you by everywhere. In truth, 9 nights were too short – I recommend at least 12 days, with 4 days on each island.
Guest houses are a great way to save money – with beaches like these, who needs a pool? The organisation through SeyVillas was flawless.
My tips at a glance
- Waterproof phone case: Definitely bring one.
- Head torch: For cycling on La Digue in the evening.
- Bin bags: To protect the car seat from wet clothes.
- SPTC app: For travelling by bus on Mahé.
- Cash: Withdraw some at the airport as soon as you arrive.
- eSIM: For internet access while out and about, for example when using Google Maps.
- Mosquito repellent: Use it ALWAYS and everywhere!
- Sun protection: Factor 50 and UV-protection tops, especially to protect your back!
- Power bank: Carry it in your hand luggage only!
- A positive attitude: Stay relaxed and friendly!
