Mauritius

Mauritius has perfect white sandy beaches, warm water and a tropical climate, making it the ideal place to relax after a hectic safari.

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Highlights

Famous For

Port Louis: The capital is a vibrant, modern city that reflects the island’s many cultures through exciting places like Chinatown, Hindu temples and the Caudan Waterfront.
Grand Baie: A popular beach on the northern coast that is also home to rum tasting, sugar plantations, historic mansions and churches as well as buzzing nightlife.
Le Morne, Black River and Chamarel: Mauritius is home to several nature sites including soaring peaks, waterfalls, multi-coloured sand dunes and even a nautical optical illusion!

When To Visit

Peak Season: May to December
The drier ‘winter’ sees less rain and slightly cooler temperatures, making for warm days and balmy evenings. The sea temperature ranges from 22ºC to 27ºC / 72ºF to 81ºF.
Green Season: January to April
The summer rains heighten between January and March, with occasional mini-cyclones passing through quickly. Temperatures remain very warm and humid.

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Why Visit Mauritius

The best safaris are all about waking before dawn to be out at first light and long nights around the campfire, finding constellations in the stars. Coupled with long-haul flights, this can be relaxing but tiring. Many of our clients enjoy a few lazy days without a pre-dawn wake-up call before flying home and Mauritius is the perfect place for that. It is easily accessible with direct flights from Southern and East Africa, two major safari destinations. Then there are usually direct flights back to the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, making it a logistically easy roundtrip.

Accommodation to inspire you

Here are our favourite Mauritius Lodges & Camps to inspire you. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Premium accommodation

Camps and lodges that surpass the bar when it comes to unusual activities, extra-special amenities and stand-out design.

Le Saint Geran

Fun in the sun with plenty to see and do awaits families, couples and honeymooners at this action-packed resort in Grand Baie.

Royal Palm

Considered one of the best resorts in the Indian ocean, Royal Palm pays superb attention to every detail.

Luxury accommodation

Exemplary accommodation that offers welcome touches that are a step up and provide an extra level of indulgence.

Shandrani

Three beaches, access to a marine park and a myriad land and sea activities make this a popular resort for families and couples alike.

Dinarobin

A gorgeous setting at the foot of Le Morne, Dinarobin has designated a section of the resort for adults only.

Trou aux Biches

Trou aux Biches is one of the island’s most romantic resorts with incredible sunsets

Paradis

A top golf resort where you can really ‘do it all’ on the beautiful Le Morne Peninsula

Comfortable accommodation

Very congenial surroundings with everything you need for an enjoyable safari grounded in tried-and-tested camps and lodges.

Mauricia

Fun in the sun with plenty to see and do awaits families, couples and honeymooners at this action-packed resort in Grand Baie.

Cannonier

A fun, family-friendly resort with a rich heritage close to attractions in Grand Baie

Our Favourite Mauritius Destinations

The North

The north of the island is the epicentre of restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries and boutiques. Here, the hum of Port Louis can be felt with great shopping and eating out at the Caudan Waterfront and in Chinatown. Get your dose of culture and history with trips to the Aapravasi Ghat, Hindu temples, Albion lighthouse, Pamplemousses Botanic Garden and old mansions and churches. There’s rum tasting to be had on the sugar plantations while Grand Baie beach offers top resorts and plenty of water sports.

The South

In contrast to the cosmopolitan north, the south of Mauritius is all about nature. Take time to explore Ile aux Aigrettes National Park, Blue Bay Marine Park and Grand Bassin (also known as Ganga Talao lake, home to large Hindu sculptures). Belle Ombre beach is one of the most famous, with picture-perfect palms. Look out for brightly coloured ornate day geckos.

The East

The best for early birds who want to catch the sunrise over the Indian Ocean, the east is known for Ile aux Cerf, a private island with crystal-clear water and a premium golf course. Spend the day at Bras D’Eau National Park and Belle Mare beach or hike to Eau Bleue waterfall and Lion Mountain. Le Vallee de Ferney is a nature reserve in the Bambou mountains.

The West

Wonderful for sunsets, the west’s dominant feature is Le Morne Brabant, a peninsula with a massive basalt outcrop that rises from the surrounding coastal forest. Just offshore from Le Morne is an ‘aerial waterfall’ – an optical illusion only visible in special conditions from a light seaplane. The Black River Gorges National Park protects a large tract of the island’s original rainforest. Chamarel is home to not only a lovely waterfall but also the Seven-Coloured Earth, a stretch of dunes of different coloured sands.

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