Tour Overview
wildlife safari is the focus of this 8 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.
8-day Seychelles Bird Island packages Sainte Anne Marine Park 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 Seychelles Bird Island packages focus across Seychelles
- Guided time in Sainte Anne Marine Park
- Signature activity: Curieuse tortoise sanctuary
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Paradise Sun 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 Sainte Anne Marine Park
Travelers set out as a transfer from Seychelles International Airport, easing into Seychelles's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. The route then leads into Sainte Anne Marine Park, where sunset cruise along granite bays sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Coral Strand Smart Choice follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Coral Strand Smart Choice
Day2Sainte Anne Marine Park Focus Day — snorkeling in marine park
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Sainte Anne Marine Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate snorkeling in marine park, 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. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day3Sainte Anne Marine Park Focus Day — La Digue bicycle exploration
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Sainte Anne Marine Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Vallée de Mai guided walk, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Le Rocher de Charlis 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 Rocher de Charlis
Day4Sainte Anne Marine Park Focus Day — Creole cooking class
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Sainte Anne Marine Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Creole cooking class, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Later in the day the focus shifts to Paradise Sun Hotel 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: Paradise Sun Hotel
Day5Sainte Anne Marine Park Focus Day — sunset cruise along granite bays
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Sainte Anne Marine Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate island hopping by ferry, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. By afternoon the program moves into La Digue Island Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: La Digue Island Lodge
Day6Sainte Anne Marine Park Focus Day — Anse Lazio beach day
Following a short safety orientation, dedicated time in Sainte Anne Marine Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Anse Lazio beach day, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. After a short refreshment stop you reach Coco de Mer Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Coco de Mer Hotel
Day7Sainte Anne Marine Park Focus Day — Vallée de Mai guided walk
The day begins as dedicated time in Sainte Anne Marine Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate La Digue bicycle exploration, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay
Day8Final Activity Window & Departure via Seychelles International Airport
After a calm briefing, a final outing around Sainte Anne Marine Park, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of Curieuse tortoise sanctuary can be enjoyed without rush. The itinerary pivots naturally into 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 Seychelles International Airport. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
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.
