Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Its main island includes Port Louis, while the country also includes Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon. Travellers come for coastal places such as Flic en Flac Beach, Trou aux Biches Beach and Blue Bay Marine Park, along with waterfalls, mountain viewpoints and nature attractions. The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden is known for giant water lilies, palms, spices and other plants. Port Louis adds museums, a central market and historic religious buildings, while the Moka Range and Le Pouce suit travellers interested in mountain scenery and hiking. Mauritius works well for visitors seeking beaches, outdoor sights, botanical gardens, viewpoints, marine reserves and museums. Its sights also offer options for travellers who want to combine natural areas with visits to the country’s capital.
Known for: Island beaches, Waterfalls, Botanical gardens, Mountain hikes, Marine reserves
Top things to do in Mauritius
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden: A botanical garden known for giant water lilies, palms, spices, sugar cane and other plants.
Chamarel Waterfall: A waterfall near Chamarel, an area known for scenic locations and nature attractions.
Blue Bay Marine Park: A marine reserve and national park in southeast Mauritius, also designated a wetland of international importance.
Le Pouce: A thumb-shaped mountain in the Moka Range and a popular hike for views of Port Louis.
Tamarind Falls: A series of seven waterfalls on the Rivière Tamarin in southwest Mauritius.
Blue Penny Museum: A museum dedicated to the history and art of Mauritius, located at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis.
Flic En Flac Beach: Beach
Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark: Park
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
Best months: May to December
May to December is the usual time to visit, the drier months. January to March are the hottest and wettest, and July to September the coolest.
January: 156 mm of rain, rainy, among the hottest months
February: 106 mm of rain, some rain, among the hottest months
March: 122 mm of rain, some rain, among the hottest months
April: 114 mm of rain, some rain
May: 49 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
June: 40 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
July: 30 mm of rain, dry, among the coolest months (good time to go)
August: 25 mm of rain, dry, among the coolest months (good time to go)
September: 19 mm of rain, dry, among the coolest months (good time to go)
October: 29 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
November: 36 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
December: 48 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
How to reach Mauritius
By air: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), about 32 km from Mauritius in a straight line