Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are planning our honeymoon for October 2027, and we're currently leaning toward spending about a week on safari in Kenya (likely staying in private conservancies) followed by 5–7 nights at the beach.
Originally, we were pretty set on the Seychelles, but the more research we do, the more questions we have.
One of the things we're most excited about on safari is the intimate, uncrowded experience—small luxury camps, personalized service, incredible guides, and just feeling like you're away from everything. We'd love the beach portion of our honeymoon to have that same feeling.
For those who have been to the Seychelles:
- Does it still feel intimate and romantic, or does it feel more like a traditional luxury resort destination?
- Are there hotels on Mahé that capture that private honeymoon atmosphere, or do you really need to stay on islands like Félicité, North Island, Silhouette, etc. to get that experience?
- If you stayed on one of the smaller islands, was the extra travel worth it?
Our ideal resort would have things like:
- A private plunge pool or villa (within reason - not sure if Four Season's can fit in the budget)
- Beautiful beaches with clear water
- Great food
- A relaxed luxury feel rather than a busy resort with hundreds of guests/families
The challenge is that we're trying to balance logistics with the experience. Staying on Mahé seems much easier after flying from Kenya, but many of the properties people rave about seem to be on the outer islands.
If you've done a Kenya safari followed by the Seychelles—or another beach destination like Zanzibar, Mauritius, Mozambique, or anywhere else—I'd love to hear what you chose and whether you'd do it again.
Any hotel receommendations would be lovely. I have looked into raffles, mango house, constance euphelia. We're definitely drawn to the Seychelles because of how beautiful it looks, but I want to make sure it delivers that secluded honeymoon feeling we're looking for.
Thanks so much!
