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Mauritius

Lagoons, mountains and a melting-pot culture

Trips from$1,350 pp
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Best timeMay to December
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Discover Mauritius

Mauritius has the beaches you’d expect from the Indian Ocean — soft white sand and calm lagoons sheltered by a coral reef — but it’s the island itself that wins people over. Green volcanic peaks rise behind the coast, sugar-cane fields roll down to the sea, and the food mixes Indian curries, Creole stews, French pastries and Chinese street snacks.

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Stay on the sunny west coast for sunsets and dolphin trips, the north for nightlife and easy excursions, or the wild south-west around Le Morne for kitesurfing and the island’s most dramatic scenery.

Perfect for

Beach Holidays Family Holidays Island Escapes

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Your Mauritius trip

Flights from Dar es Salaam can be added to any trip. Reserve with a deposit, or save for it with elekea Kibubu.

Want it your way? Tell us your dates, budget and who’s travelling. We’ll design a Mauritius trip just for you. Plan a custom trip

See & do

The best of Mauritius

Must-see

  1. Le Morne BrabantIconic basalt peak and World Heritage Site above a turquoise lagoon.
  2. Black River Gorges National ParkRainforest trails, waterfalls and endemic birds.
  3. Port LouisThe capital’s bustling Central Market and Aapravasi Ghat heritage site.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Catamaran to Île aux CerfsA day of snorkelling, a barbecue lunch on board and a swim off one of the island’s best beaches.
  2. 02
    Swim with dolphinsEarly-morning boat trips off Tamarin Bay, where spinner dolphins rest close to shore.
  3. 03
    Chamarel & the Seven Coloured EarthsRainbow-striped dunes, a 100 m waterfall and a rum distillery in the green south-west.
  4. 04
    Hike Le Morne BrabantA UNESCO-listed mountain with sweeping views over the lagoon from the top.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

May to December — dry, sunny and comfortable. January to March is hot and humid with a risk of cyclones.

Climate. Subtropical: 25–31°C in summer (Nov–Apr), 20–25°C in winter (Jun–Sep). The east coast is breezier.

Travel info

Good to know

DARMauritius

Fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) via Dubai, Nairobi or Johannesburg. Transfers to most resorts take 45–75 minutes.

Nearest airport
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU)
Currency
Mauritian rupee (MUR); cards widely accepted
Languages
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Time zone
Mauritius Time (UTC+4)
Visa
Many nationalities receive a free visa on arrival for short holidays. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.
Good to know
Driving is on the left and roads are good — but our private drivers make excursions much easier.

Questions

Before you go to Mauritius

Talk to our Dar es Salaam team

We know Mauritius well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

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Mauritius or the Maldives?
Choose the Maldives for overwater villas and pure relaxation; choose Mauritius if you want beaches plus mountains, food, culture and day trips.
How long should I stay?
Seven nights is the sweet spot — enough for two or three excursions and plenty of pool time.

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Pair it with

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