Mauritius is incredibly beautiful island. It's got the sun, lively towns, and a scenery that simply takes your breath away. Begin your journey in Port Louis; the capital is alive with energy, a vibrant mix of culture, history, and the everyday pulse of the island.
Once you’ve had your fill, it’s easy to slip away to peaceful villages or find a quiet spot on the beach. If you like being outside, Black River Gorges National Park is a must. It’s the biggest park on the island, packed with thick forests, winding trails, and some knockout views. Mauritius serves up its wild side here—amazing for anyone chasing adventure, or even if you just need a breath of fresh air.
Mauritius is home to just one major city - Port Louis, as well as four towns and more than one hundred villages - so we recommend starting with the city if you intend to travel there.
Black River Gorges National Park – The biggest national park around.
The historical district of Grand Port encompasses much of the south-eastern side of the island.
This is the highest waterfall on Mauritius and it plunges more than 85 meters down against an awe-inspiring backdrop of lush green forests and jagged grey mountains.
This beautiful village and beach is on the north west of the island. The beach itself extends from Baie aux Tortues in the south to the Trou aux Biches in the north.
Mauritius traces its origins back to a succession of underwater volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, and after that the island has been inhabited by Arab explorers, the Dutch, the French and finally the British.
It goes without saying that the beaches of Mauritius are one of the islands’ most provocative enticements. What it lacks in diversity it makes up for in quality. Th beaches, are perhaps, a little predictable.
The cuisine of Mauritius is exceptionally varied and eclectic. You’ll note that it directly reflects the ethnic diversity of its people: from Creole rougailles, Indian curries and Muslim biryanis to Chinese sweet-and-sour...
You’ll note that the majority of Mauritians are quite genuinely polite, so be sure to practise your manners and take note that many Mauritians speak both English and French - so it might be a good idea to refresh your Fre...
