Captivating Seychelles Waterfalls: An Insider’s Travel Guide
From The Authors: Gaelle was born and raised in the Seychelles while Viktor has been living here for 1+ year. Unlike many other travel blogs, we actually have first-hand knowledge and experience of the places we write about. If you have any questions, we respond quickly to comments!
The Seychelles is home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches. However, its waterfalls are nothing to scoff at either.
In this article, we will detail the 4 best waterfalls that we visited across Mahé and Praslin, the archipelago’s most popular islands.
👉 Sauzier | Cascade | Vallee de Mai | Grande Anse
Sauzier Waterfall
Sauzier, which is also known as Port Launay or Port Glaud Waterfall, is certainly the most famous and frequented waterfall across the archipelago.
And that’s for good reason. The pool is extremely refreshing and even allows for a feet-first dive from the rocks. It’s one of our favorite activities, especially if the weather isn’t on your side.
Sauzier Waterfall is located in the northwest of Mahé Island in the district Port Glaud – close to other picturesque beaches like Port Launay.
Non-residents have to pay SCR 50 to enter the privately-owned premises while respecting the opening times (around 9am to 4pm).
Pro tip (for all waterfalls on this list): only go if it rained beforehand. Otherwise, the waterfall won’t be as impressive. During dry season, which is from May to October, waterfalls tend to not be blessed with too much pouring water.
If you want to know more about the waterfall, feel free to check out our detailed guide on Sauzier.
Cascade Waterfall
Cascade Waterfall is a hidden gem of the Seychelles – and one that we absolutely recommend visiting.
As a result of its relative anonymity, you will often be uninterrupted and have the waterfall all to yourself – especially if you visit during the week when everyone’s at school or work.
The waterfall is located in the eastern part of Mahé Island. You do need to hike around 1km to get to Cascade – and the way isn’t as straightforward (make sure to check out the linked guide below).