While it’s impossible to see everything that Seychelles has to offer in just one week, you can still discover plenty in the beautiful islands during that time. This seven-day itinerary includes many key sights and cities in Seychelles such as Victoria, La Digue, and Praslin. Depending on which island you’re based, it’s easy to explore the rest of Seychelles on day trips. It’s possible to book a day tour in advance through your resort or wait until you land to decide where you’d like to go in the picturesque islands.

From taking a day to lounge on an idyllic beach to exploring the city center, let this one-week travel itinerary help you make the most out of your Seychelles trip.

Similar in size to the U.S. state of Maryland, landlocked Rwanda may be one of Africa’s smallest countries. Nevertheless, the East African nation packs a considerable punch, with a reputation for safety and stability, a vibrant capital city from whose traumatic history a cosmopolitan modern culture has emerged, and several excellent national parks. Among these is Volcanoes National Park, one of only a handful of places in the world where visitors can come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas. But when should you plan your Rwandan adventure? Traditionally, the best time to visit Rwanda is during the long dry season from June to October, when conditions are best for hiking and the gorillas are easiest to spot. However, Rwanda is truly a year-round destination, with pros and cons to every season.

Despite being one of the smallest countries in Africa, Rwanda has plenty to offer the adventurous traveler, and seven days won’t be enough to see it all. Nevertheless, you can see many of this landlocked gem’s top attractions in a week, from the culturally rich capital of Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, famous around the world for its mountain gorillas.

We opted to include Nyungwe Forest National Park in our itinerary because its activities are more uniquely Rwandan. However, if you wish to take a break from forest trekking and experience open plains and Big Five game instead, you can always substitute this stop for Akagera National Park. The choice is yours—but if you’d like our recommendation for the best way to spend a week in Rwanda, read on. 

National Parks

In this section, you’ll find all the practical information you need, to visit the National Parks and Wildlife Management Areas of Tanzania on an independent self-drive safari.

Check our Travel Guide, for inspiration and tips on what to do and where to stay in the must visit parks of Tanzania. Included in this section: 

• TANAPA park entrance fees
• Wildlife Management Areas & fees
• How to obtain your park permits for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Natron and other national parks in Tanzania