Mauritius is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean - a tropical paradise akin to Maui or Martinique but more budget-traveller friendly. Though nestled up alongside Africa, it's actually more influenced by its British and French ties and predominantly Indian workforce. Few who come here ever leave disappointed - the lively and warm people, the relaxed vibes and the music of everyday life are likely to leave an even greater impression on any visitor than even the most sumptuous palmfringed beaches, luxurious hotels and crystal-clear waters.
When to Go
Mauritius enjoys a typically tropical climate with year-round heat, although the southeast trade winds help it to never feel too muggy. The best months to visit Mauritius are from May to early December. January and February, the peak cyclone months, are best avoided by water-sports enthusiasts and divers. Cyclones rarely hit Mauritius (but Rodrigues has suffered far more regularly than the mainland).
Hardly a week goes by in Mauritius without some celebration. On Rodrigues, the main cultural event is the Festival Kréol, which takes place over three days at the end of October.
Apart from the Christmas-New Year peak, Mauritius doesn't really have high and low seasons. The situation is more dependent on outside factors (such as the French school holidays, which cause a big increase in demand and prices in August).
Famous Tourist Attractions
National Park
Black River Gorges National Park. A network of hiking trails crisscross the wild and empty Black River Gorges National Park.
Musium
L'Aventure du Sucre. This excellent museum in the former Beau Plan sugar factory not only tells the story of sugar in fascinating detail
Mountain
Lion Mountain. Overlooking Vieux Grand Port is Lion Mountain (480m/1575ft), immediately recognisable by its sphinx-like profile. The mountain offers a splendid half-day hike with stunning views over the coast.
Garden
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens
Waterfall
Tamarin Falls. Tamarin is awkward to reach, but it's worth the effort for a beautiful, deep, cool bathe at the bottom of a series of seven spectacular waterfalls.
Nightlife & Entertainment
Mauritius offers various ranges of entertainment sections some of them are like Submarine Drive, Scuba Diving, Deepsea Fishing, Nightlife, Horse Racing, Karting, Crocodile Park, Waterpark, Parasailing, Snorkeling, Catamaran Trip and much more....
Fast Facts
Full Name
Republic of Mauritius
Airports
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
