Mauritius offers the ultimate island beach holiday. You might be looking for two weeks of sun, sand and sea or maybe you just want to add a few days of relaxation to a busy safari on mainland Africa. Either way, there is plenty to explore, and the island is small enough to visit most attractions as day trips from one base.
Mauritius at a Glance
Most visitors like to base themselves in one of the many excellent resorts, self-catering accommodations or smaller guesthouses and explore from there. Flic-en-Flac, Trou-aux-Biches and Belle Mare are just some of the stunning beaches you could make your home throughout your stay. Here are some destinations to explore.
Destinations:
- Ile aux Aigrettes to discover the unique flora and fauna, including some of the world’s rarest birds
- Ile aux Cerfs to walk on white sandy beaches, grab a sumptuous lunch or play some golf
- Cap Malheureux to go back in history and see the place where the British took the island from the French in 1810
- The Northern Islands to go snorkeling by catamaran
- Trou aux Cerfs to take in the views of the island from a 650m-/2,130ft-high volcano
- Port Louis to visit the central market, Fort Adelaide and the Caudan waterfront
- Pamplemousses to visit the lovely Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Gardens
- Flic-en-Flac to visit the longest beach on the island, marvel at the underwater world on a dive and experience the vibrant nightlife
- Black River Gorges National Park to go hiking in pristine forest
- Le Morne Brabant to climb the 556m/1824ft summit, dotted with caves once inhabited by escaped slaves