2024 Mauritius Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Mauritius is an island country in eastern Africa, located in the south of the Indian Ocean. As a volcanic island country, Mauritius is surrounded by coral reefs, and the island's landscape is varied. With its famous blue waters and fine white sand beaches, it is a luxury resort. You can choose a top hotel and enjoy the beach butler service. You can also watch birds and rides in the jungle and mountains, or experience world-class diving and snorkeling, or go sightseeing in the beautiful botanical gardens and colonial-style plantations. Of course, don't miss out on a variety of local delicacies.
Popular Attractions
Dolphins by speed boat
Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark
Casela Nature Parks
Île aux Cerfs
Pont Naturel
⛵️🇲🇺All inclusive resort with water sports
#watersports #100WaysOfTravel
Come to the private beach at Albion. This is one of the two beach resorts in Mauritius and it is located on the west coast side of Mauritius. In Mauritius, you can plan your itinerary by directions and move along in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction to cut down on driving distances.
Mauritius beach resorts are famous for their all-inclusive activities and it is worth your money to come over here to stay with all food and drinks included in an amazing resort.
You also can enjoy all non-motorised water sports for free and they also have other water sport activities at reasonable rates too.
You can choose to drive or take a yacht to arrive here and our butler will be ready for you at your suite for personalized check in.
#mauritius #traveltips #liveyourdreams #takethattrip
Outstanding resort and service in Mauritius
This is by far one of the best resorts in Mauritius. We spent four days with family (our two children) and I must say that the team provided us with an excellent service. Rskesh from L'Oasis restaurant deserves special mention for his concern for my children. It means a great deal to us. The kids club team is fantastic, and we were able to take some time away from parenting thanks to them. We will definitely return and highly recommend this resort.
Little Paradise in Mauritius
Jalsa Beach Hotel is a little gem in Mauritius.
very relaxing and calming.
lovely pool area, with morning aquarobics, with an instructor. Which I claim to be the hotels very own Ramone from the "Proposal" - He sings at dinner, plays the Piano, gym instructor, Jack of all trades.
the Pedal boats free for residents at the hotel can be booked at the boat house. check for times - weather permitting. We enjoyed this relaxing water activity and saw fish jump from the Water, and occasionally let the current slowly drift us away before peddling back to the safety areas.
Dinner was different each night, and had different curries. dessert was the same all the time.
lovely stay and the cleaning staff are very friendly and helpful.
The toilet may smell a bit.
#mytripvlog #mauritius #paradise #beachlife #summervacation
Gare du Nord
Buildings in Paris are beautiful! Their medieval architecture added to its charm. We took a walk to Gare du Nord to catch our next train. On our way, I took some pictures of the buildings around the area and made me admire the architecture of the buildings more than before. I was fascinated and still am about its beauty and elegance.
The train station was very busy with tourists traveling from different directions but also full with different people from different walks of life.
While facing the station, I stood their for about 10 minutes just to look at it and enjoy the beauty in front of me. It was my fourth time in Paris and still I will never get tired of the city‘s beauty, its elegance and its charm.
Gare du Nord is one of the most beautiful train stations in my opinion.
#tripblazers #garedunord #paris #europetrip #iloveparis #romanticcity
Mauritius –All About Coral Reefs & Beach
Much famed amidst the honeymooners, the tropical gem of Mauritius also serves as one of the top summer holiday destinations for all kind of travelers alike. Famous for its crystal clear reefs, lagoons, and beaches, Mauritius enjoys a cool climate in summers that makes it one of the apt and best holiday destinations in May.
Tourist Attractions: It is a must to explore the famous Casela Nature Park
Best Time To Visit: May to December
How To Reach: Fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius
Places To Visit: Ganga Talao, Trou aux Cerfs, Tamarind Falls, Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park, Rochester Falls, and more.
Things To Do: Undersea walking in Ile Aux Cerfs, hiking in Black River Gorges National Park, snorkeling in Flic-en-Flac, and more.
Places To Stay: Coral Azur Beach Resort, Manisa Hotel, Hennessy Park Hotel, and Laguna Beach Hotel & Spa
Places To Eat: Sunshine Fusion Restaurant, Seabell Restaurant, Chez Tino Restaurant, and Beach Rogue
Tips: Shop like locals.
Language Spoken: English
#naturalwonders#nationalpark#lakes#beaches
West Of Mauritius
We did this tour for my birthday and i had the time of my life. Our guide, Hans, was the best guide we could ask for. He made rhis day unforgettable and memorable. We got to see everything and could take our time. Hans told us many interesting things and facts. It was simply amazing. Hans was our guide and provided such a memorable experience where he was very flexible with our time and sights we wanted to see. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and provided lots of good conservation with some laughs. You'll feel like a local where this excursion avoids tourist traps and spends time in the local areas.
Thanls for this special day i will never forget!!
#themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool
Fantastic Birthday stay In Mauritius
We were a group of seven staying for over a week for a friend's birthday! Had a blast and our butler, Gary, was absolute best and made our stay really remarkable. Wide range for breakfast in the main restaurant and also for the top tier Platinum guests. We enjoyed the water sports and the beach. Wanted to come back in 2020 but hoping to be back once the world reopens:)
Thanks a lot for our Butlers.Specially Mr.JASON. Mr. Jason you are the best Butler . Thank you. All very nice and the best. I was Allergic to cats and the whole hotel team did their best to take care of me while i was having breakfast , lunch or dinner . Thank you so much.Beach are : Thank you Mr. Raj you made us each day happy , you are so nice and professional. Housekeeping: Thank you ANAIS .you are the best. DESIRI Head concierge Thank you so much . you are so helpful. Yashvin thank you so much.
We will come back again for sure and hope to see you all again.
Thank you.You made our stay memorable and showed us the best customer service ever.
#themeparks#nationalpark#beaches#infinitypool
BOIS CHERI TEA FACTORY, AND LUNCH
Bois Cheri was the first tea plantation dating back to 1892 and is packed full of history! Take a guided tour of the tea factory, visit the museum, and finish with a tasting of the many flavors of tea that are now produced here. Oh, and don’t forget to book a table for lunch as well with some pretty incredible panoramic views of the plantation. **Hint: make sure to book your tour in the morning during winter season because the tea factory closes early!
Thanks to the massive amounts of sugar cane that are produced on the island, rum has become a very important part of the Mauritian economy. Tour the beautiful distillery that looks like some kind of european castle, take part in the tasting, and then hang around for lunch. But seriously, who doesn’t want join in on a rum tasting on their holiday
#romanticrestaurant#summervacation#urbanexplorer
BALISE MARINA FOR SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS
If you’re anything like me and have always dreamed of swimming with dolphins in an authentic way, now is your chance! You can start your day watching sunrise from the boat and then jumping into the glassy, clear waters of Mauritius to join in with pods of dolphins… there is truly nothing more magical than this!
Le Morne Brabant holds a ton of historical and cultural significance to Mauritius! It’s hard to google ‘Mauritius’ and find a photo of the island that doesn’t include this UNESCO World Heritage site because of it’s striking appearance and significance. You can book a guided hike to the top at 1,824 ft above sea level for one of the most stunning views you can image and to learn more about the history behind this unique mountain.
#summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay#urbanexplorer
Mauritius
Mauritius isn’t just a beautiful beach island with nothing to do but relax and enjoy the sun… although you can definitely spend a lot of time doing just that with its 105+ mile long coastline, but there are some really fun adventures to enjoy that we discovered while on the island!
Get a bird’s eye view of the island by ziplining your way through the mountainous forests of Mauritius (yes, FORESTS!). You are guaranteed to see herds of deer along the way. If heights aren’t your thing, you can also book a quad biking tour— or BOTH for a full day of adventure on the island!
#summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer
Mauritius Vacations
Port Louis is the capital and main port of Mauritius, it was founded by the French governor, Mahe de Labourdonnais in 1735. The harbour lies sheltered in a semi-circle of mountains. Portugal is a land which has heterogeneous but unequalled culture. Portugal was one of the worst countries in Western aggregation before the launching of Democracy in the assemblage 1974 and the incorportation into dweller Union in the assemblage 1986.
Port Louis, the capital and largest city, has a population (1997 estimate) of 146,499.
Sugarcane is the main cash crop of the country which is grown on 90% of the cultivated land and accounts for 25% of the export of the country. Sugarcane is grown on about 90% of the cultivated land area and accounts for 25% of export earnings. The government’s development strategy centers on industrialization (with a view to modernization and to exports), agricultural diversification, and tourism.
#beautifulhotel#seasidephotoguide#summervacation#beachvacation#hotelstay#urbanexplorer
Mauritius for dreamers
Dreaming of a far away destination where you can just let go of all the thoughts and moments of the daily life? Mauritius is a great island to escape if you like beach, nature and mountains. I really enjoyed the crystal blue water, the hospitality and the warm, tropical weather. 😍 Take me back please ❣ #urbanexplorer #beautifulhotel #luxuryhotels #summervacation
Those days back in Mauritius
#tripaway #mauritius #africa #paradise
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Mauritius Travel | A lifetime worth a try, incredible experience
Mauritius is the home of Mark Twain's paradise, and is the favorite wedding venue. There are not many tourists here, you can enjoy the wonderful gifts of nature.
Going to Mauritius, where to go sightseeing?
Mauritius, Mark Twain's hometown of paradise, is also one of the hottest honeymoon holy places. This guide is very suitable for the first time to punch the friends of Mauritius, use 5 days of punching the essence of the scenic spots to experience the ancient architecture, order The beauty of people suffocating, the exciting outdoor experience project, not afraid of you not playing, I am afraid you can't think of it!
Travel itinerary
D1: Port Louis - Fortress Hill - Red Church - Dawan
D2: Kashima Day Tour
D3: Chamar Waterfall - Seven Colors / Hh/D4: skydiving
D5: natural bridge
Louis
Mauritius city center, parked in the central port area with large and beautiful sailing boats, high-end hotels, red umbrella block Right here, you can come here for lunch.
Fortress Hill
Fortress was built during the British colonial period. Personally, it feels relatively monotonous, but it is a good place to stand on a high place overlooking the city.
Red Top Church
One of the must-see attractions, is a red-roofed chapel, behind the church is the sea, super suitable for taking pictures. Wear: The red skirt echoes the red roof.
is the number one beach on my list in Mauritius. How beautiful is it to see.
is in the east of Mauritius Island, the island is beautiful, the water is calm, the beach is white and delicate, it can be used as a day trip, the beach is very shallow, suitable for parents to bring baby to play . It is also a paradise for water sports, you can experience speedboats, glass bottom boats, water paragliders, banana boats and more. Wear: Bikini comes standard.
Chamal Falls
Mauritius's largest waterfall, there is a kind of grassland gorge, and the three white streams from the distance are volleyed from the mountain cliffs. It is very spectacular, and the seven-color soil is next to it.
In a small village in the western mountains of Mauritius, a round of hills formed by volcanic eruptions, the sun refracts and emits different colors, and is also in the world. It is especially rare in one of the seven regions with seven colors of soil.
Skydiving
free fall! Break through the speed of sound! Tied with the coach and jumped from the height of 3,000 meters! Go! Enjoy it !
Nature Bridge
Nature Bridge In the south, there is a natural stone arch bridge formed by the sea, with blue to deep sea. Wear: with a dark blue long skirt to match this piece of sea ~
[Raiders]
visa: visa-free
documents: passport valid for more than 6 months
daily necessities : cell phones, cameras, laptops, chargers, data cables, batteries, adaptors, sunglasses, sun hats, medicine, sunscreen, bikinis, long skirts, short coats, flip-flops, cosmetics, invisible eyes, disposable bath towels / Hh/diving class: snorkeling three treasures
shopping: sailing model, dodo model, sugar honey, coffee beans, vanilla black tea, rum
food: Creo, millionaire salad
hotel : I live in the Intercontinental Resort in Mauritius
what to wait for, embrace this passionate island, breathe the fresh air without smog, lost this little point on the map, to collect is not the same as you sea blue.
Recommended by Mauritius Hotels: Casuarina Resort and Spa
I don't know if it is a net red hotel. Anyway, I follow the travel agency and I recommend it to everyone.
The location of the hotel is very good, very Santorini feeling!
But the hotel is not on the sea, but a road is the beach of the hotel.
In addition, the hotel's Wi-Fi is very bad, except for the Wi-Fi in the bar, the basic use of the room.
Because the place where I live is closer to Dolphin Bay, I can go out at seven o'clock, and if it is estimated to go out at six o'clock in other places. So I am glad to choose the place to live.
Mauritius is a place where you can watch dolphins all year round, so you have to go to the sea to see dolphins and choose to go to Mauritius. The dolphins here really come together.
You can also see Mount Mona in Dolphin Bay. I have always felt that Mount Mona is very beautiful, and it is like a blue sky and white clouds and blue sea. It is like a famous painting.
But when I learned about the story of Mona Mountain, I was deeply moved, and I saw the beauty of Mount Mona in the distance. Legend has it that in the early 19th century, a group of slaves fled to the peninsula to escape from the top of the mountain to ensure their freedom. It is said that before the group of slaves began to flee, they did not know that slavery had been abolished and became very alarmed when they saw a group of soldiers marching towards the cliff. They firmly believed that the soldiers appeared to catch them back, so a large number of slaves jumped from the cliff and died. The rock is named after it, and the meaning of Mona is "sad."
Day Trip to Paris
📍 Itinerary Overview
🚩 Sightseeing Route
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions
🚇 Transportation
📷 Photo Spots
🍜 Local Cuisine
🏠 Accommodation
💡 Tips
Mauritius the paradise island
#mauritius #mauritius beach #lapirogue #holidays #caudan waterfront #tribeca
Mauritius is a must-visit! Not every island is visa-free.
Africa is not just about the savannah. It is also home to the "original paradise" described by Mark Twain, Mauritius, the pearl of the Indian Ocean.
This is one of the most popular island resorts for Westerners. It is no exaggeration to say that it is comparable to Hawaii. On this subtropical island, you can not only enjoy the unique beauty of the underwater waterfall in Mauritius, but also follow the dolphins and enjoy a romantic vacation with blue waters and white sand beaches.
In addition, Mauritius is visa-free for Chinese citizens. You can travel smoothly with just a passport and no complicated procedures. The price is not expensive compared to other high-end islands. You can enjoy a high-end island at a mid-range price, which is very cost-effective!
7 days and 5 nights in Mauritius:
DAY 1 Arrival, private transfer, check in, free time
DAY 2 Catamaran dolphin watching, BBQ at sea
DAY 3 Helicopter tour of the underwater waterfall + lunch at a mountain restaurant + walk with lions
DAY 4 Free time, book free water activities at the hotel (kayaking, snorkeling, paddle boarding, etc., subject to hotel arrangements)
DAY 5 Visit Île aux Cerfs, comparable to Tahiti
DAY 6 Northern cultural tour, visit Port Louis, Royal Botanic Gardens, Red Roof Church, Caudan Waterfront, and the filming location of the movie "Breakup Buddies", transfer to the airport after the tour
DAY 7 Return home
Johannesburg 1 Days Itinerary
📍 Itinerary Overview
🚩 Sightseeing Route
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions
🚇 Transportation
📷 Photo Spots
🍜 Local Cuisine
🏠 Accommodation
💡 Tips
Mauritius Casela | Off-roading in Africa.
| Off-roading in Africa. 📍I joined a day tour in Mauritius, the route was Volcano Crater, Chamarel Waterfall, Ship Model Factory, Seven Colored Earth, and Casela Nature Park 4WD.
🌟 Deer Cave Volcano Crater. It is located on the top of Black River Mountain in the central mountainous area of Mauritius. It is a dormant volcano🌋. The volcano crater is a round depression in the middle, surrounded by dense vegetation. As soon as we got off the car, the super fresh air came on, and the temperature was cool and pleasant. But if this is a scenic spot, it feels far worse than our Chinese scenic spots.
🌟 Chamarel Waterfall is the largest waterfall in Mauritius and also the location of the movie "Jurassic Park"🦕. It is hard to imagine that this small waterfall is the largest waterfall in Mauritius. It is a small witch compared to our Huangguoshu Waterfall and Jiuzhaigou Waterfall.
🌟 The ship model factory is the largest ship model production place in Mauritius. The hand-made ship models here are atmospheric and exquisite, and the price is not cheap. A Victoria is about 3,000 yuan, and there are more expensive ones. I don't have this kind of collection hobby, so I just look at it.
🌟 The Seven Colored Earth is the national treasure of Mauritius. The volcanic lava undergoes chemical changes after being exposed to light, so seven colors of soil are formed. This is a signboard-style attraction in Mauritius, and almost every tourist will come to visit. But to be honest, this kind of landform is everywhere in our northwest. There is a small garden next to the Seven Colored Earth, where there are several huge hundred-year-old tortoises🐢.
🌟 On the way to lunch, I passed a beautiful sea, which is Moon Island.
‼️ Casela Nature Adventure Park is the focus of the day's play. It is a super large wildlife park, like a miniature version of Kenya. I booked a 4WD project. Before departure, the coach will let everyone line up to enter a wheel-built curved track test site, open 3 laps, and pass the test to go on the road. If it fails, you can only change seats before and after the test, and if it fails, you can only separate 2 people and let the coach drive you to sit behind.
On the way, you can see antelopes, ostriches, wild boars, tortoises, sika deer, zebras and other animals, but you can't see lions and leopards. They are in another area where 4WD will not pass. There is also a silly ostrich pecking at our steering wheel all the time. After the 2-hour 4WD is over, you can go to the staff to see the photos, and you can buy them if you need them.
Mauritius is the perfect place to see dolphins and enjoy the beautiful Tiffany blue sea.
🌈 When traveling in Mauritius, the "Speedboat Dolphin Watching + Snorkeling + Le Morne Brabant + Natural Bridge + Blue Bay Glass Boat Snorkeling" is usually a must-see route. This route is also one of the classic must-see routes in Mauritius. However, because I stayed at the West Coast Le Meridien Hotel, it was far from the departure pier and it took a lot of time to get there by car.
🐬【Dolphin Watching】
Depart at 6 am and go to the Tamarin Beach in the southwest of Mauritius to see dolphins. Here I just saw a rainbow across the sea, although this is not uncommon in Mauritius, because you can see rainbows everywhere at any time🌈. At about 8 o'clock, take a speedboat to catch the wind and waves🚤, and go to see the dolphins foraging🐬. Compared with the spectacular scene I saw in Lovina, Bali before, there are not many dolphins here, but you can swim with them🏊.
🤿【Le Morne Brabant Snorkeling】
After watching the dolphins, the captain will take the boat to Le Morne Brabant for everyone to snorkel. The sea water under Le Morne Brabant is clear and shallow, and those who can't swim can play with confidence. However, there is nothing to see on the seabed, only some seaweed.
🌊【Le Morne Brabant】
After lunch, we went to Le Morne Brabant and the Natural Bridge. Le Morne Brabant is a U-shaped road with the sea on both sides of the road. The natural bridge is a huge reef that has naturally formed a bridge after being washed by the sea. It looks narrow but it is actually very wide. Next to the natural bridge, the waves hit the reef on the sea, the salty taste of the sea came oncoming, and the huge waves were very shocking.
🐠【Blue Bay Glass Boat Snorkeling】
The last experience is to go out to sea from the pier of Blue Bay, Mauritius, and take a glass boat to snorkel. You can see the underwater scenery from the bottom of the glass boat. We were lucky to see a big sea turtle🐢. The sea water in Blue Bay is Tiffany blue, and you can see many fish when snorkeling🐟.
Mauritius Le Meridien, I fell in love with your beauty.
🏖️ Mauritius was the first of the three pearls of the Indian Ocean that I visited, and it was also the one I liked the least. The Maldives has a beautiful sea and a relaxing holiday atmosphere; Seychelles is primitive and pure, and Mauritius may be because I was constantly on day trips and was physically and mentally exhausted. If there is a next time, I will choose to drive by myself to play in Mauritius.
📍【My itinerary】
Day 1: Chengdu-Mauritius
Day 2: Super U, Grand Bay, Red Roof Church
Day 3: Volcano, Chamarel Waterfall, Ship Model Factory, Seven Colored Earth, Casela Nature Park 4WD
Day 4: Speedboat chasing dolphins + snorkeling, Cape of Good Hope, Natural Bridge, Blue Bay Glass Boat + Snorkeling
Day 5: Catamaran Deer Island Cruise
Day 6: Port Louis, Hotel
Day 7: Return
🏨【Le Meridien Hotel】
I stayed at the Le Meridien Resort, which is very large and has its own private beach. Each room is a sea view room🌊. It was booked for 1500+/night including breakfast and dinner. The hotel has 4 restaurants + 3 bars. Breakfast can only be eaten in the 180-degree buffet main restaurant. Dinner can be chosen from 4 restaurants and can only be entered at 19:00. But the three restaurants other than 180 degrees need to make an appointment for dinner before 16:00 on the same day.
The hotel has a free 24-hour fitness center on the first floor, and a spa center where you can steam sauna, wash Turkish bath, and surf bath for free. After arriving on the first day, the time was not yet check-in, so we took a shower and changed clothes here.
All the hotel's water projects that do not burn oil are free, but you need to make an appointment in advance.
🌟 Because I go out to play every day, the time I actually stay in the hotel is almost only sleep time, and I did not enjoy its facilities well. I booked Le Meridien because I changed the travel time once, and the original favorite Constance Belle Mare had no room, so I chose Le Meridien. But the experience of Le Meridien is also very good, the service is enthusiastic, the sea view is beautiful, and the cost performance is very high.
Paris 2 Days Travel Guide
📍 Itinerary Overview
🚩 Sightseeing Route
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions
🚇 Transportation
📷 Photo Spots
🍜 Local Cuisine
🏠 Accommodation
1.Hôtel de Charonne
💡 Tips
Trip to Mauritius 🇲🇺
It was a trip to Mauritius with friends. Upon arrival, we checked in to LUX Le Morne which costs us about 💰400 per night.
📍Coastal Road, Le Morne Peninsula, Mauritius
We then spent our time, relaxing on Le Morne Beach🏝️. We enjoy the stunning sunset and relax after long journey. We then visited Chamare, Seven Colored Earths & Chamarel Waterfall.
💰$12 per person
We also explored the Black River Gorges National Park. We spent our time hiking and exploring the beautiful nature trails.
We also visited Le Chamarel Restaurant. They served local Mauritian Creole cuisine. We ordered their signature Seafood Platter which was very fresh and delicious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💰$30 per person
📍 Main Road, Chamarel, Mauritius
We then visited Grand Baie. We spent our whole day there mainly Shopping, walked and explored around the beach, and had so much fun exploring water sports.
The price was affordable but do remember to apply sunscreen 🧴 before going 😂
We then went to the most famous restaurant, La Plage Beach Club.
We ordered Grilled fish and Vindaye (a Mauritian fish dish). The taste was very unique and we all love it very much 💯
💰$25 per person
📍Coastal Road, Grand Baie, Mauritius
We also explored the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden 🪴 We bought the ticket on spot. The queue for ticket was very short so I would recommend you to buy upon arrival.
💰8 per person
I would also recommend you to take Sunset Cruise 🚢. You can explored the Catamaran cruise from Grand Baie, where you get to enjoy and see the beautiful beaches 🌊 Definitely worth the time.
💰$60 per person
Last but not least, I would recommend you to try out Paul & Virginie Restaurant. They served fresh seafood, particularly the Octopus 🐙 Curry. The taste was very good and it won’t be too spicy. Their service was good and they also recommended us some places to visit around ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💰$35 per person
📍Île aux Cerfs, Mauritius
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