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

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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.

Besides the convenience of easy routing and fully inclusive beach resorts that cater to everyone from honeymooners to young children, Mauritius is also fun, beautiful, lively and affordable. There is great snorkelling, golf, hiking and all sorts of resort activities like horse riding and kitesurfing. Its powdery beaches stretch for 150km / 100mi and sparkling azure lagoons are protected by the world’s third-largest coral reef.

The Aapravasi Ghat and Le Morne Cultural Landscape are official UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Head to spots like Flic en Flak, Tamarin Bay, Belle Ombre and Blue Bay for gorgeous views and warm water. Birders should look out for three endemics – echo parakeets, Mauritius kestrels and pink pigeons – while everyone will enjoy watching the antics of Mauritian flying foxes, gigantic megabats that eat fruit at night. Expect an unusual mix of French, Hindu, British and even Chinese cultural influences.

MEET JOANNE OUR MAURITIUS EXPERT

Joanne has helped countless clients extend their bush safaris with stays on Africa’s exquisite Indian Ocean beaches. Mauritius is a perfect holiday destination for her family as there is plenty for everyone to see and do – whether it is lazing by the pool with a good book or being energised by every activity the resort has to offer (ideal for tiring younger kids out!). The water is always a very comfortable temperature and the whole island is highly geared for international travellers.

ACCOMMODATION TO INSPIRE YOU

Here are our favourite Mauritius accommodation to inspire you.

Premium Accommodation

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

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 holiday 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.

EXPLORE MAURITIUS

OPTIONS TO EXTEND YOUR MAURITIUS ITINERARY

Here are a few of our favourite options to add to your Mauritius itinerary. These extensions are here for inspiration. We know that time is a precious commodity and we can tailor them to meet your requirements.

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