4 Popular Packege(s)
Area 2040 Square Kilometers
Population 1.3 Million
Winter Temperature 16 C
Summer Temperature 22 C
Best Time To Visit April to December
Mauritius is well connected by a number of international carriers. There are weekly flights to and from major European cities like London, Paris, Frankfurt and Rome. In Asia, there will be no problem finding flights from Mumbai, New Delhi, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Perth and Melbourne.
The Black River Gorges is worth visiting for all trekkers, as well as for the pure nature lovers and bird-watchers. The Black River Gorges is the largest national park in Mauritius. Famous for its waterfalls, vistas and hiking, the gorge is in the central highlands, making it cooler than much of the island.
The northern coast of the island is the place where the most development has taken place in recent years. The beautiful beaches of the North Island are truly mesmerising. Some of the finest examples include the stunning Trou aux Biches â shaded by casuarinas trees â the arching curve of Mont Choisy beach, which runs from Trou aux Biches to Grand Baie, and the divine Pereybere cove. SSR Botanical Gardens features giant Victoria amazonica water lilies, whose gargantuan leaves expand as wide as three metres in diameter, and for the amazing Talipot, a plant that flowers only once every 30 to 100 years. The gardens also feature some fine example of mahogany trees and rare Latanier palms from Madagascar. The Red Roof Chapel and Maheshwarnath Temple are some places of interest in the North island.
The South of Mauritius is famous for its many nature reserves, breathtaking scenery, wild nature, mountains, parks and plenty of attractions and sights to visit. Crocodile and Giant Tortoises Park is home to various species of animals, reptiles and plants. Also thousands of Nile crocodiles are found in the park and you can watch them in maximum safety. The Rochester waterfalls are located near the southern coast of Mauritius around 2.5 kilometers from the village of Souillac. You will get to enjoy the short track leading to the waterfalls and the beautiful surrounding, while admiring the charm of the waterfalls. Grand Bassin with its Hindu temple is a holy lake for Mauritians of Hindu faith. The lake rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. It is said that the water inside the lake communicates with the waters of the holy Ganges of India. The Hindus of Mauritius declared the Grand Bassin as a Holy lake.
Enjoy a fun and exciting full day Speed Boat trip to the beautiful Ile aux Cerfs Island, including visit to the Ile aux Flamants, snorkeling at Eau Bleu, waterfalls, lunch on Ile aux Cerfs Island, and coastal cruising in high speed and in maximum comfort in a beautiful speed boat. Aux Cerfs is famous for its sandy beaches, beautiful lagoon and big selection of activities and facilities. In Ile Aux Cerfs you are sure to have a day of relaxation and fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches, and to enjoy a swim and snorkeling in the lagoon. You can enjoy a safe and fascinating underwater walk on the ocean bed and witness firsthand the magnificent marine life of Mauritius, the beautiful fauna, corals, and a wide variety of fish, all in their natural habitat. Qualified experienced guides will accompany you along the course of the Underwater Sea Walk guaranteeing your maximum safety. The Underwater Sea Walk does not require any knowledge of swimming or diving and you are not even required to remove your glasses.
The Mauritius Casela Park is a real nature and adventure park. It is located besides the Rempart Mountain on the South-West of Mauritius offering magnificent views of the countryside rolling down the west coast of Mauritius. Big Cat Encounters includes the exclusive Walking with Lion Experience, Walking with Tigers etc. You can experience an adventurous Quad biking activity in the most amazing natural setting or you can also enjoy Zip Lining and Segway Tours.
The Seakart is a spacious, powerful and very stable speedboat. If you like fast cars, roller coasters, and you enjoy travelling in speed, then this is the trip for you. The Sea Hover is yours to discover new sensations in absolute safety. The Sea Hover is unsinkable and its specific turbine propulsion prevents any screw propeller danger and it is environment friendly.
All year round in Mauritius, nature lovers can experience the most exciting encounter in Black River or Tamarin Bay: Meeting and swimming with the dolphins. Both Spinners and Bottlenose dolphins are seen playing in the bay in the early morning before going back to the open sea.
Enjoy sailing through the crystal clear water, breath-taking scenery all around, stay on the beautiful white sand beaches, snorkel inside the lagoons, explore the local marine line, and enjoy delicious food and bar services. This cruise is all about making sure you have a full day of true relaxation and fun.
This is a wonderful experience for everyone visiting Mauritius. You will get to experience what you only dream about, when going underwater and staring into the crystal clear Indian Ocean water and discovering the rich sea life deep underwater. You will cruise along the reef and view the corals from very close, explore the local rich marine life, visit the ship wreck of the famous Star Hope cruiser, and discover a 17th century anchor on the bottom of the ocean.
Mauritius is home to some of the world's most breath-taking coral reefs and marine life ever to be seen. Full with hundreds of bright-colored fish, the underwater world of Mauritius can be deemed a natural wonder. You will enjoy a full view of the reef and of the marine life of Mauritius and will discover its marine flora and fauna from the Underwater Scooter.
Enjoy Mauritius' most spectacular scenic flight and the most visually awesome Tandem Skydive you can ever imagine. The flight before the jump offers a complete 360º birdâs eye view of Mauritius's awesome coastal, inland and mountain scenery. When reaching 10,000 feet, the aircraft door will open, and you will get to tandem skydive Harnessed to an experienced qualified Instructor. The total duration of the skydive excursion is of about 1 hour, including ground training, 25 minutes flight to 10,000 feet, free fall and parachute flight.
The touristic village of Grand Bay offers large varieties and categories of interesting commodities to buy. There are two modern shopping complexes: the Super U complex which includes a large supermarket and also a selection of small shops, and the new âGrand Bay Plazaâ situated at the main crossroad of Grand Bay near the traffic light.
Arsenal, situated between Triolet and Terre-Rouge consists of branded shops, cashmere clothing shops, and artisanal products. There is also luxury lighting products stores in which fascinating illumination lamps and products can be acquired. Arsenal is considered an ideal shopping destination for high-end products.
Port-Louis which is the capital of the island provides lots of small as well as big malls to shop. It is home to more than 100 small retail shops including typical Chinese shops selling herbs, and Chinese origin products or typical small shops selling clothing. For those looking for the more traditional and local made products the Port Louis craft market is a must place to visit.
Mont Choisy Shopping Promenade, Grand Bay, Riviere du Rempart, Mauritius
Cuisines: Indian, Barbecue
286 Coastal Road Flic en flac, 286
Cuisines: Chinese, Indian
Belle Mare Plage, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
Cuisines: Indian