Mauritius

Mauritius will enchant you, will uplift your soul, making you feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys personal attention. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each smile lies the promise of a unique holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colours and tastes, the island, set in its turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel to return to its shores time and time again. May your stay with us remain engraved in your memory forever.

Port Louis
Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is on the northwest coast of the island. The city covers an area of 1555 acres (about 6.3 km2) with a population of 150 thousand. Mauritius has a subtropical maritime climate. The average coastal temperature is 25℃ and the average rain fall is 1270mm. There are two seasons. Hot from November to April and warm from May to October.

Rodrigues Island
In 1968 Mauritius annexed the island of Rodrigues. Today, it is an autonomous region of Mauritius, which aspires to full sovereignty. Rodrigues is a volcanic island rising from a ridge along the edge of the Mascarene Plateau. Estimated to be from 1 to 4 million years old, over time Rodrigues has developed a unique environment, including many endemic species.

Activities and Tours

L’Aventure du Sucre
Visit an interactive and ultra modern exhibition situated at the heart of an ancient sugarmill and discover the fascinating history of Mauritius and its sugarcane adventure exposed over 5000 sq meters! Then, let yourself be tempted by our tropical boutik with its unique gifts, souvenirs and tasting of special unrefined sugars as well as local rum.

Black River Gorges National Park
This national park of 6,574 hectares was created in 1994 for the protection of Mauritius’ remaining native forests. Visitors can enjoy magnificent landscapes, with endemic plants and rare bird species. A trail leads from the Pétrin information centre to an area of typical plant life and to a conservation area. orchids.

Le Morne Peninsula
Most of Le Morne Peninsula is taken up by two five star resorts, situated at the foot of Le Morne Mountain. Both are owned by the same company, so guests are able to use the facilities of both.

Lion Mountain
The imposing figure of Lion Mountain can be seen from the shores of Mauritius. Essentially, the areas surrounding Mahebourg are mountainous especially in the northern part.

Port Louis Market
A good place to get a feel for city life is the Port Louis Market, with sections devoted to fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, souvenirs, crafts, clothing and spices.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (sometimes shortened to the SSR Botanical Garden), commonly known as the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, is a popular tourist attraction near Port Louis, Mauritius, and the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere. The garden was first constructed by Pierre Poivre (1719 to 1786) in 1770, and covers an area of around 37 hectares.

Tamarin Falls
These falls are awkward to reach, but it's worth the effort for a beautiful, deep, cool bathe at the bottom of the series of seven falls. You can see them from the Vacoas side, if you follow the sign from Henrietta. From Curepipe or Quatre Bornes, take a bus to Henrietta, then walk to Tamarind Falls.

Travel Tip and useful information

Climate
The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.

Time Zone
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +4 hours

Population
Mauritius is a blend of diverse cultures and religions. The population consists of Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and Europeans.

Currency and credit cards
The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) Credit cards are normally accepted by banks and most hotels, restaurants and tourist shops.

Dress Code
Take your best beach and casual wear. In the winter months (June to September), carry some light woollen clothing for the cool evenings. Please show due respect when visiting religious places. Wear appropriate clothing (and remove leather shoes and belts) when entering the premises.

Safety and Security
A tourist police service has been set up to ensure security in tourist zones. An anti terrorist law has also been proclaimed.