Comparison · Nairobi vs Seychelles · Kenya / Seychelles
Nairobi vs Seychelles
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Nairobi for Nairobi National Park, Elephant orphanage, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife; choose Seychelles for Granite beaches, Coco de mer, beaches and free sights. Nairobi is generally less expensive, and the two are about 2,107 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 2,107 km
- Less expensive
- Nairobi
- Best time for Nairobi
- January–February and June–September
- Best time for Seychelles
- April–May and October–November
Side by side
| Nairobi | Seychelles | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Seychelles |
| Known for | Nairobi National Park, Elephant orphanage and Giraffe Centre | Granite beaches, Coco de mer and Vallée de Mai |
| Best time to visit | January–February and June–September | April–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 3 days | 10 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $120–$250 | $300–$550 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | February, 26°C (79°F) | March, 31°C (88°F) |
| Coldest month | June, 21°C (70°F) | July, 28°C (82°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 3 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | Anse Source d'Argent |
| Airports | NBO, WIL | SEZ, PRI |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Nairobi for…
Nairobi National Park, Elephant orphanage, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Nairobi sits at about 1,795 metres on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, and its biggest surprise is Nairobi National Park, where lions, black rhinos and giraffes roam grassland about 7 km south of the city centre. Most visitors spend one to three days…
Choose Seychelles for…
Granite beaches, Coco de mer, beaches and free sights. Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, about 1,500 km east of mainland Africa. Most visitors stay on the three main granitic islands: Mahé, with the international airport, the small capital Victoria and the mountains of Morne…
Top sights compared
| # | Nairobi | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi National Park | Anse Source d'Argent |
| 2 | Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage | Vallée de Mai |
| 3 | Giraffe Centre | Anse Lazio |
| 4 | Karen Blixen Museum | Morne Seychellois National Park |
| 5 | Nairobi National Museum | Copolia Trail |
Food compared
| Nairobi | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Nyama choma | Creole fish curry |
| Ugali | Octopus curry |
| Sukuma wiki | Fruit bat curry |
| Kachumbari | Grilled fish |
Which is cheaper?
Nairobi is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $120–$250 per person there, against $300–$550 in Seychelles (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Nairobi on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 2,107 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 14 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Nairobi or Seychelles cheaper?
Nairobi is usually less expensive: about $120–$250 a day mid-range against $300–$550 (estimates).
+Is Nairobi or Seychelles better for a first trip?
Pick Nairobi for Nairobi National Park, Elephant orphanage, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife, or Seychelles for Granite beaches, Coco de mer, beaches and free sights.
+How far is Nairobi from Seychelles?
About 2,107 km in a straight line.