Tour Overview
wildlife safari is the focus of this 7 day Seychelles itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Seychelles Safaris Tours, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
7-day Curieuse Island safari focus across Seychelles Guided time in Curieuse Island in Seychelles with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- day Curieuse Island leopard safari focus across Seychelles
- Guided time in Curieuse Island
- Signature activity: Vallée de Mai guided walk
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Coco de Mer Hotel (route dependent)
- Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
- Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
- Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability
Includes
- Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
- All included activities (optional extras not included)
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
- An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
- All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals as specified in your daily itinerary
Excludes
- International flights (to/from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks and beverages
Itinerary in details
Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Curieuse Island
A measured start to the day unfolds when a transfer from La Digue jetty, easing into Seychelles's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. The route then leads into Curieuse Island, where Vallée de Mai guided walk sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Le Domaine de La Reserve follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day2Curieuse Island Focus Day — Creole cooking class
Your journey opens with dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Creole cooking class, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Le Domaine de La Reserve for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day3Curieuse Island Focus Day — sunset cruise along granite bays
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate island hopping by ferry, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Le Domaine de La Reserve for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day4Curieuse Island Focus Day — Anse Lazio beach day
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Anse Lazio beach day, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Later in the day the focus shifts to Le Domaine de La Reserve for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day5Curieuse Island Focus Day — Vallée de Mai guided walk
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate La Digue bicycle exploration, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. By afternoon the program moves into Le Domaine de La Reserve for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day6Curieuse Island Focus Day — Curieuse tortoise sanctuary
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Curieuse tortoise sanctuary, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. After a short refreshment stop you reach Le Domaine de La Reserve for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day7Final Activity Window & Departure via La Digue jetty
With soft morning light across the landscape, a final outing around Curieuse Island, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of sunset cruise along granite bays can be enjoyed without rush. Your driver then links the next segment toward your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward La Digue jetty. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
What animals will I see on Safaris in Seychelles?
Safaris focuses on the parks and habitats Seychelles is known for — savannah game drives, boat cruises where available, and lodges close to the wildlife you came to see.
How many days do I need for Safaris?
A short Safaris highlight can work in a few days. A fuller Seychelles wildlife circuit with two or more parks is typically a week or more.
When is the best time for Safaris in Seychelles?
Dry months usually mean easier game viewing. We plan Safaris around rains, park roads, and the wildlife movements that matter for your dates.
Can I add gorilla trekking or beach time to Safaris?
Yes, only where those experiences exist. We keep Safaris as the wildlife core and add gorillas, chimps, or beach days in destinations that actually offer them.
