Mauritius

An island nation in the Indian Ocean where coral-reef lagoons, white-sand beaches and a blend of cultures make it a favorite honeymoon destination.

Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean southeast of Africa, made up of the main island of Mauritius, Rodrigues and several outer islands. The main island is ringed by coral reefs, and its calm, clear lagoons are ideal for diving and water sports. Le Morne Brabant and Aapravasi Ghat in the capital, Port Louis, are both World Heritage Sites, while Black River Gorges National Park and the Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths are also very popular. May to December is drier and more pleasant, and from January to March you should keep an eye out for cyclones. The main gateway is the international airport in the southeast of the main island.

Destinations

• Rodrigues Island
• Mauritius Island

Itineraries

• Mascarene Three Islands Tour – Fly in and out of Mauritius, taking in Réunion's cirques and volcano, and Rodrigues' lagoon, with each of the three isl…
• Mauritius First-Timer's Essentials – Based on the west coast, with one day in Port Louis, one in the southwest highlands and one on a boat trip to Ile aux C…
• Mauritius Island Loop – Split your stay between the north, east, and southwest to balance beaches, Port Louis history, and mountainous nature.
• Grand Baie as Home Base: Northern Bays and Culture – Stay in Grand Baie in the north to see the botanical garden, the sugar museum and the red-roofed church, and take a cat…
• Southwest Mauritius: Dolphins and Hiking – Stay on the Le Morne Peninsula. Go out to sea for dolphins, hike Le Morne Mountain and Black River Peak, and visit the…
• Rodrigues Lagoon Slow Travel – Fly in from Mauritius to hike the east coast trail, visit Île aux Cocos, and enjoy the slow pace of this small island.
• Southeast Coast: Wildlife and Lagoons – Stay in Belle Mare on the east coast. Visit Ile aux Cerfs and the Ile aux Aigrettes nature reserve, and explore Blue Ba…
• Mauritius and Réunion Volcanoes – Explore Mauritius's southwest highlands and Port Louis, fly to Réunion for Maïdo and Piton de la Fournaise, then return…
• Lemur Rainforest & Mauritius Island Getaway – See lemurs in Tana and Andasibe in the first half, then fly to Mauritius for a beach holiday, splitting the trip betwee…