Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of The Seychelles at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries.
Yellow Fever Does Not Exist in Seychelles. Yellow fever vaccination is needed if you are traveling to Seychelles from a yellow fever endemic region. If you are transiting through an airport of a yellow fever endemic region for less than 12 hours you do not need yellow fever vaccination.
High risk areas: atovaquone/proguanil OR doxycycline OR mefloquine is usually advised for those visiting risk areas. Low to no risk areas: antimalarials are not usually advised. If you have been travelling in a malarious area and develop a fever seek medical attention promptly.
Although there is currently no malaria in Seychelles, mosquitoes are quite prevalent. It's highly recommended to use repellents and to stay covered around sunrise/sunset. For non-air-conditioned rooms, sleeping under a mosquito net is also a good idea.
Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.
Arrival and Stay Notes No quarantine required. Not Fully Vaccinated or Never vaccinated • Entry from All Countries. Negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 72h before departure or Negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test within 24h before departure (children under age 12 are exempted).
Insect-borne diseasesOutbreaks of dengue and chikungunya occur in the Seychelles. To protect yourself from insect-borne disease: make sure your accommodation is insect-proof. use insect repellent.
While both Mauritius and Seychelles are safe places in comparison to most places in the world since Seychelles receives a lower number of tourists and has a smaller population their crime rate is slightly lower than that of Mauritius. However, the beaches of Mauritius are considered safer for children and in general.
Although there is currently no malaria in Seychelles, mosquitoes are quite prevalent. It's highly recommended to use repellents and to stay covered around sunrise/sunset. For non-air-conditioned rooms, sleeping under a mosquito net is also a good idea.
About 2,000 cases of malaria are diagnosed in the United States annually, mostly in returned travelers. Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa have the greatest risk of both getting malaria and dying from their infection. However, all travelers to countries where malaria is present may be at risk for infection.
As pleasurable as swimming is, it is advisable to exercise caution and pay attention to currents, depres- sions in the sea floor and the size of the waves as they can, on occasion, be boisterous and be accompanied by strong rip currents. So be on the alert and stay safe whilst swimming at any beach on the islands.
Grey Reef SharkGrey Reef Sharks are quite a commonly found species in the Seychelles and the specimens spotted at Alphonse tend to be bigger than average.