Indian Ocean

Mauritius

An island that can be explored in a few days, or simply enjoyed from the beach.

Region

Indian Ocean

Ideal length

5 to 8 days

Places to stay

Beach Resort, Private Villa, Boutique Hotel

In short

Lagoons, Chamarel and Île aux Cerfs

Why go

Mauritius is ringed by lagoons and reef, with a green, volcanic interior. It is an easy place to do very little, and there is more to see than most visitors expect.

Many of our travellers come here after a safari.

What makes it distinct

The places that set it apart.

Warm water, good food and an island culture shaped by Africa, India and France.

Île aux Cerfs

Sandy beaches, a blue lagoon and water sports.

Chamarel

The Seven Coloured Earth, in the hills.

Port Louis

The capital, its harbour front and its market.

When to go

The best months, and who it suits.

May to December is cooler and drier.

Who it suits

Honeymoons, families and anyone ending a longer journey.

The kind of stay

Beach Resort, Private Villa, Boutique Hotel

What you can experience

Ways to travel here.

Coastal

Diani, Watamu, Zanzibar and Mauritius on the Indian Ocean.

Adventure

The Zambezi, the Nile at Jinja and the edge of Victoria Falls.

Combine it with

It travels well with its neighbours.

What we can create here

Journeys we have designed.

Examples to start a conversation. Yours will be built around you.

Before you travel

Entry rules, health, money and packing are covered in Travel Information. We send advice specific to your route once your journey is confirmed.

Thinking about Mauritius?

Tell us when, who is travelling and what you hope to see. We will take it from there.