Activities in Mauritius / Things to do in Mauritius
This comprehensive list is all you will need when looking for things to do in Mauritius - activities are ordered by popularity based on ratings received by people who have done them..
Grand Baie is one of the most well-liked resorts on Mauritius. This spectacular island owes its popularity to its marvellous surrounding blue sea and top-class facilities. Grand Baie offers the best in swimming, sailing, parasailing, windsurfing, ...more
In the a small relaxing village in the North West of Mauritius, discover the magical wonders of the sea at the Mauritius Aquarium in Pointe Aux Piments. Located on the Coastal road, the aquarium is open from Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 5:00...more
Travel to the west coast of Mauritius and go diving on Flic en Flac. This wondrous and unique island has developed into the second largest tourist zone in all of Mauritius after Grand Baie. Flic en Flac derived its unusual sounding name from an Ol...more
Hop aboard a catamaran and venture across the seas to two of the five northern islets of Mauritius, Gabriel Island and Flat Island, considered together as they lay a mere 700 m apart. Both of the stunning and peaceful islands are comprised of cora...more
The outstretched panorama of white silky sand embraced by the strokes of the crystal clear blue water , is where you will find this piece of paradise on earth called La Cuvette.
Situated between Cap Malheureux and Grand Baie, La Cuvette is the ...more
You may want to get lost in the magnificent Eden of the Pamplemousses Gardens. Situated in the North of Mauritius, you may be forgiven for being a child in this storybook of settings. It’s almost pre historic and surreal with its breathtaking va...more
Travel to the small, sleepy coastal city of Mahébourg on the south eastern coast of Mauritius to see one the oldest National History museums in all of Southern Africa. The quaint city of Mahébourg is the capital of the Grand Port District. The we...more
Situated just a few minutes from the Capital City, Port Louis, the Domaine Les Pailles nature park is easily accessible by the motorway from the North and South. Domaine Les Pailles is a unique restoration of a historic sugar estate, comprising o...more
Port Louis has a bustling market ideal for visitors to find the perfect souvenir. One such location is the Caudan Waterfront, overlooking the Port Louis Harbour it has become an increasingly popular attraction for those who wish to experience the...more
The Casela Bird Park is set in a magnificent site between Bambous and Tamarin in the Riviere Noire district, and hosts some 140 varieties of birds from five continents. The park is small and ideal for a family outing.
There are 85 aviaries, a ...more
The capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, is the nation’s greatest city and central port. It was founded around 1735 by the French and to this day has grown to be one of the most stunning cities around. Filled with a wealth of character and a slightly...more
Travel to the richly exotic Rivière des Anguille, a densely forested valley just south of Mauritius and visit the La Vanille Crocodile Park and the La Vanille Nature Reserve, also known as the La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes. The La Vanille Ré...more
Trou aux Biches, a classic fishermen’s village, is located in the north western area of the island and it compasses the perfect romantic hideaway with a picturesque 2km long perfect powder-white beach, complete with a startling blue lagoon that ex...more
Feast your eyes upon the city of Port Louis in all its grandeur as you tour the Moka Mountains by quad bike, horse or 4-wheel drive. The views available at the peak of the Moka Mountains form a part of a completely unforgettable experience.
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Established on 15 June 1994 by the president of Mauritius, the Black River Gorges National Park Project, a world-class hiking destination, is found in the South Western part of the island, and spans an area of 6,574 hectares of forests which incl...more
Travel to the stunning Rodrigues Island in Mauritius and discover exactly why this rugged, tiny and volcanic island is popularly known as the ‘anti-stress’ island. Rodrigues Island lies approximately 550km northeast of Mauritius. Rodrigues Islan...more
Jump into a speedboat and visit the tempting island of Île aux Cerfs (French for Deer Island or Stag Island). The Île aux Cerfs is a beautiful and well kept island near the eastern coast of the island of Mauritius. Nowadays there are no more deer ...more
Take a trip to the South East of Mauritius and visit Blue Bay to feast your eyes on some of the bluest waters and most breathtaking white sandy beaches you will ever witness. Make your way across the island from the city of Port Louis and see what...more
Port Louis' Natural History Museum is well visited mainly for one exhibit: a replica and skeleton of the legendary flightless bird, the Dodo. Founded in 1880, the museum is situated inside the Mauritius Institute Building, a National Heritage Sit...more
Visit the Blue Penny Museum to see two of the rarest, most fascinating and most expensive stamps in the philatelic world.
Founded in November 2001 by the Mauritius Commercial Bank, the Blue Penny Museum of Art and History is named after the fir...more