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Port Louis
Mauritius Rupee (MUR)
English, French & Creole
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A volcanic island off the east coast of Africa, Mauritius has long lured travelers to its pristine beaches and sapphire waters. Explore this idyllic destination with a luxury safari carefully organized by the specialists at Ker & Downey Africa. Browse our Mauritius luxury safari packages or contact us today.
With its diverse cultural history, the island has become famous not only for its beaches and warm waters but also for its culinary journeys. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the writer Mark Twain once compared Mauritius to heaven. Beyond the idyllic beaches and islets, you’ll find lush mountainous interiors, cascading waterfalls, humming markets, blooming botanical gardens, and historic plantation houses. Spend your days discovering the island on foot, diving off the coast of Flic en Flac, cycling through the markets of Port Louis, and summiting the peak of the Unesco World Heritage Site, La Morne Brabant.
Port Louis
Mauritius Rupee (MUR)
English, French & Creole
UTC+04:00
Situated 1,731 miles off the coast of East Africa, you will find the island nation of Mauritius, part of the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean. The archipelago was formed by volcanic eruptions some eight million years ago, leaving a wake of vibrant coral reefs just off its coastline. Mauritius covers an area of 790 square miles and boasts over 100 miles of white sandy beaches.
Once home to the legendary Dodo Bird, Mauritius is home to some of the world’s most unique animals and plant species. From giant Aldabra tortoises to the rare pink pigeon, île aux Aigrettes is a sanctuary for endemic and endangered species of the island nation and should not be missed on your visit to the island. Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius’ premier wilderness destination, hosts an array of rare bird species, such as the Mauritius kestrels, echo parakeets, and Mauritius cuckoo shrikes. Below the waters, you will find over 430 different marine creatures in the coral gardens surrounding the island, including turtles and dolphins.
Host to a classic tropical island climate, the island of Mauritius boasts warm weather year-round. The island destination has two seasons – hot and sticky summers and sunny and dry winters. We recommend visiting the island outside of the cyclone season, which runs from January to March.
The high season in Mauritius typically corresponds with the island’s dry and warm months, which run from April to June and September to December.
February to April and October to November are the low season in Mauritius. This is a time when great experiences can be achieved at a lower cost. The months of January and February often boast prolonged periods of rain when cyclones roll in from the Indian Ocean.
The shoulder season, from March to April and October to November, sees fewer visitors to the island. Expect warm weather, sunny skies, uncrowded beaches, and some of the best diving conditions of the year. In the month of March, creeping into April, there is the rare possibility of experiencing a tropical cyclone.
Thanks to the island’s crystal clear waters, Mauritius is a superb destination to enjoy a wide range of watersports, including:
If you want to enjoy a beach adventure in Mauritius combined with the latest water sports, contact the team at Ker & Downey Africa. We specialize in creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences and African safari adventures.
Mauritius is excellent for deep-sea fishing, with the surrounding Indian Ocean rich in marine life, including the chance to catch marlin, tuna, dorado, and other big game fish. Experienced fishing charters can take you to prime fishing grounds offshore, where you can enjoy a thrilling day of sport fishing.
Yes, Mauritius is excellent for scuba diving, with rich marine life, clear waters, and a variety of dive sites, including fascinating wrecks and vibrant coral reefs.
Some of the best beach resorts and hotels in Mauritius include:
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