Mauritius Travel Guide

Mauritius Mauritius is a small island nation of three inhabited and several other islands located in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Facilities for tourism are well developed. In order of frequency, Creole, French, and English are spoken; English and French are common in the main towns and tourist areas but may not be understood in outlying villages.

When to visit:

There is no high or low season in Mauritius, with the exception of the Christmas to New Year period. During Mauritian ‘winter,’ from July to September, daytime temperatures become balmy. This is one of the most popular times to visit, as there is less rain and humidity. The worst time to visit weatherwise is from January to April, when the long days can be too hot and humid, and there is the threat of cyclones, causing visitors to spend time indoors to stay away from extra-heavy rains. For clear diving water, visit anytime between December and March. June through August is the best time for surfing. For big game fishing, make your trip between October and April, when the large predators come close to the shore.

The capital city is Port Louis, a large city in proportion to the size of Mauritius, is backed by mountains at the north-western end of the island. During the day, big-city commercial activity is evident. The city centre is easily traveled on foot. To get a feel for city life, head for the Port Louis Market, near the water in the heart of downtown. For Islamic architecture, go to the oddly located Jummah Mosque in the middle of Port Louis’ Chinatown, and to Fort Adelaide, closely resembling a Moorish fortress and nicknamed the Citadel by locals. Be sure to also check out the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens, which contains few flowers but many key attractions, including the giant Victoria regia water lilies, native to the Amazon.

Mauritius Traveling around Mauritius, the gentle beauty of the place is astounding. Although mountainous, its peaks have been weathered down more than those of Tahiti, giving a flowing landscape. Having checked the swell, there are a handful of spots that litter the southern half of the island and are worth a look. The majority are lefts, most are easily visible and usually uncrowded. The main road twists and winds along the spectacular coastline, which is great for keeping an eye out for spots and less so for the safety of the other drivers. If you are forced away from the coast, it is worth making the effort and minor diversion to reach the sea. We were not there for more than two separate swells, and the likelihood of a legendary break at the end of a random dust track brought to life by new conditions has to be high.

The surrounding countryside also has a special appeal. The town’s major attraction is the Trou aux Cerfs crater. It’s now extinct, and the crater floor is heavily wooded, but a tarred road leads up to and around the rim to rest stops with scenic views. Outside of Curepipe is Tamarind Falls, which are hard to access but worth the hassle. At the bottom of the series of seven falls are deep waters where you can take a dip, and the nearby parkland, perfect for hikes

Travel to Mauritius

Black river Gorges
Black River Gorges National Park
Blue Bay
Casela
Chamarel
Curepipe
Dependencies
Flacq
Fort Adelaide
Grande Riviere Sud Est
Ile aux Cerfs
Jummah Mosque
La Nicoliere
Le Morne Brabant
Le Souffleur
Mahebourg
Moka
Naval Museum of Mahebourg
Pamplemousses garden
Port Louis
Riviere Des Anguilles
Riviere Du Rempart
Rodrigues Island
Souillac
Tamarin Bay
The Martello tower
The Rochester falls

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