Question 1

Can I travel Island Haven all year round, and which month is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Island Haven can be travelled all year round, so the right month depends on the experience you want: high season (Apr–May, Oct–Nov) brings the most dependable weather and wildlife, while the quieter months bring more solitude and better rates. Because this is one journey, we time each stop to its best moment. Seychelles: Apr–May and Oct–Nov are the calm transition months with glassy seas; Dec–Jan is warm and festive; Jun–Sep is breezier and quieter, with the best rates. Mauritius: Sep–Dec and May–Jun are the sweet spots, dry and cooler; Jan–Apr is hot and humid with softer rates. Madagascar: Apr–Nov is dry and prime for lemurs, with humpback whales off Sainte-Marie Jul–Sep; Dec–Mar is lush, wet and wonderfully empty, with chameleons and nesting turtles. Tell us your dates or your priority (peak wildlife, solitude or value) and we shape the order of the stops to match.

Question 2

How do I travel between Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar on Island Haven: flights, charters and transfers?

Accepted Answer

On Island Haven every transfer is arranged privately, from your arrival in Mahé to the final departure, so you do not queue, reroute or carry your own logistics. Seychelles: inter-island Twin Otter flights and private helicopter or boat transfers. Mauritius: private airport transfers reach the resort coasts in under an hour. Madagascar: light aircraft and helicopter transfers reach the northern islands. Where light aircraft are used, soft-sided bags of roughly 15 to 20 kg are standard, and we arrange luggage storage or an extra seat for camera gear.

Question 3

Which private-island resorts and luxury villas can be arranged on Island Haven?

Accepted Answer

For Island Haven we can arrange the finest stays on every leg, chosen for couples, honeymooners, and families seeking beach seclusion. For example, in Seychelles, North Island, Fregate Island Private and Four Seasons Resort Seychelles; in Mauritius, One&Only Le Saint Géran, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita and Oberoi Beach Resort; in Madagascar, Miavana and Constance Tsarabanjina. These are illustrations of the standard we can offer, not a fixed inclusion: the final selection depends on your dates, availability, party size and taste. Exclusive-use villas and whole-camp buy-outs can be requested where a property offers them.

Question 4

Is Island Haven private, and can I travel with family, friends or colleagues?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every iLOVEAFRICA journey is private, so Island Haven is yours alone from just 2 guests: a couple, a family, a group of friends or a team of colleagues, with your own guide, vehicle and itinerary and never a shared departure. There is no fixed ceiling, because we shape the journey around your party, from an intimate pair to a larger gathering taking over a whole camp or lodge. Where a property allows it, we can request exclusive-use arrangements at places such as North Island. It is especially loved by couples, honeymooners, and families seeking beach seclusion, and celebrations, reunions, multi-generational families and corporate retreats are paced around mobility and privacy.

Question 5

What visas, vaccinations and entry requirements apply to Island Haven (Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar)?

Accepted Answer

Requirements depend on your passport and are confirmed by us before you book, since eVisa, eTA and vaccination rules change. On this route: in Seychelles, there is no malaria, and the main considerations are strong sun and swell; in Mauritius, there is no malaria risk; in Madagascar, malaria prophylaxis is advised. We provide a visa and health checklist, and track passport validity and blank-page requirements through to departure. Please check your own medical advice, and ensure travel and medical evacuation insurance is in place.

Question 6

What are the signature experiences on Island Haven?

Accepted Answer

Island Haven is built around Vallee de Mai walk, Curieuse giant tortoises, Cycle to Anse Source d'Argent and Snorkel the shallows. These sit within the Vallée de Mai, Curieuse's giant tortoises and Anse Source d'Argent, Le Morne, lagoon dolphin cruises and the Black River Gorges and Nosy Ankao's private reserve, Lokobe's lemurs and the northern reefs. Timing matters, so we match each experience to its best season. Each is led by a private guide and paced so you have time to enjoy it rather than race to the next stop.

Question 7

How many days do I need for Island Haven, and how is the pace planned?

Accepted Answer

Allow 12 to 14 days for Island Haven. With 3 destinations (Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar), we recommend at least two to three nights in each, so you are not repacking daily. Travel days between bush airstrips are kept short, and we avoid back-to-back early starts. If your time is shorter, we shorten each stop rather than drop a place you care about.

Question 8

How much does Island Haven cost, and what changes the price?

Accepted Answer

Island Haven currently starts from US$6,250 as shown on this page, and your final investment is quoted once we understand your brief. The main drivers on this route: Seychelles, private-island exclusivity; Mauritius, resort category and villa size; Madagascar, private-island transfers. Dates, party size and the style of stay move the figure. Share your budget range early and we will design around it.

Question 9

Is Island Haven safe, and how are health, weather and security managed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with proper planning. Island Haven uses private guides, vetted operators and 24-hour support, with medical evacuation cover required for every guest. Camps and hotels are chosen for medical access and security. Health notes: Seychelles, there is no malaria, and the main considerations are strong sun and swell; Mauritius, there is no malaria risk. Weather on each leg is built into the plan with flexibility for delays.

Question 10

Can I extend Island Haven, add a beach or another stop, and how do I book?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Island Haven can be extended before or after with Mauritius or a safari in Kenya or Tanzania and Seychelles or Madagascar, and we adjust the routing so the journey stays seamless. To begin, complete our short booking brief or speak to a concierge: a specialist replies personally, shapes a proposal around your dates and interests, and revises it with you until it feels right. There is no obligation, and we can hold flexible options while you decide.

Island Haven: Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar

Island Haven: Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar

Island Haven: Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar

Trace your journey, day by day

Trace your journey, day by day

Trace your journey, day by day

Three island worlds

Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar

What makes this journey extraordinary

What makes this journey extraordinary

What makes this journey extraordinary

Vallee de Mai walk

Vallee de Mai walk

Curieuse giant tortoises

Curieuse giant tortoises

Cycle to Anse Source d'Argent

Cycle to Anse Source d'Argent

Snorkel the shallows

Snorkel the shallows

Catamaran cruise

Hike Le Morne Brabant

Sunset at the Avenue

Indri calls at dawn

From first call to first sundowner

From first call to first sundowner

From first call to first sundowner

Tell us your vision

Tell us your vision

Tell us your vision

We design your journey

We design your journey

We design your journey

We arrange everything

We arrange everything

We arrange everything

You arrive and exhale

You arrive and exhale

You arrive and exhale

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