About Mauritius

Mauritius is rightly famed for its sapphire waters, powder-white beaches and luxury resorts. However, there’s so much more attraction to Mauritius than the beach, and it's the kind of place that rewards even the smallest attempts at exploration.

Look beyond the beaches and you'll find a trove of natural history. The 800-metre-high mountains and forests in the interior are home to some of the world’s rarest animals. The island is also ring-fenced by one of the largest unbroken barrier reefs in the world, so the scuba diving opportunities are on a par with the Maldives.

Culture

Despite being a secular country, most Mauritians acknowledge religion to be a major part of their identity. The most popular religion is Hinduism, followed by Christianity, and then Islam. A very small minority follow Buddhism. Many public holidays are attributed to religious festivals, such as Eid, Diwali, Christmas, and Chinese New Year. This beautiful blend of cultures and religious beliefs is reflected in the cuisine of the island.

Best time to visit

Mauritius’ weather is warm all year round. Between November and May you can expect daily temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s. The months of January to March experience a bit of rain, but showers tend to be short, sharp and heavier inland than on the coast.

How many days do I need in Mauritius?

About 7 to 10 days would be perfect for a trip to Mauritius. A trip of any shorter duration would not allow you to enjoy all the major attractions and activities in Mauritius in a hassle-free and leisurely manner.

Things to do in Mauritius 

Mauritius is an island that is located on the Indian Ocean and a destination for every kind of tourist is honeymooners, those who want family vacations and many more other family destinations. There are many ways in which you can get around the Island is self-drives, travelling the Mauritian way using buses and cycling around especially if you are in the countryside. Getting around the Island of Mauritius has never been a hurdle due to its small nature which makes travelling from one part of the country to the next extremely easy due to the good and wide roads on the Island

Getting around Mauritius

Buses are a fun, cheap way to explore the island and travel everywhere except the uninhabited Plaine Champagne and Le Morne Peninsula. Self-driving is an increasingly popular and flexible option for touring the island as driving is on the left, traffic signs are in English and petrol is relatively cheap. Tourist taxis are regulated by the hotel or province they’re linked to, which is printed on a yellow panel on the driver’s door. Outside of hotels, taxis tend to be found at shopping centres or bus stations during working hours; some listed in the Mauritius Yellow Pages can be booked in advance. Most visitors to Mauritius jump on convenient and reasonably-priced minibus excursions offered by island tour companies from most hotels and resorts.

Health & Safety

All travellers must have a PCR COVID-19 Clearance Certificate issued by a recognised facility within 48 hours from the date of departure, in line with WHO guidelines. Yellow fever and Malaria vaccination certificates are required from those travellers coming from areas of risk. Furthermore, you should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you are away.