Once a haunt for pirates, today the tropical island of Mauritius is best known for its white sandy beaches with scenic mountains in the backdrop. This beautiful tropical paradise is also bestowed with the stunning natural phenomena of multi-coloured and layered earth. There are so many things to do in Mauritius, most recommended among them includes exploring colonial houses, Indian temples, walking with lions or swimming with dolphins!
Spot rare flora and fauna while hiking or trekking to the largest national park in Mauritius, enjoy plethora of water sports on the beaches or have a gourmet cuisine on a romantic evening cruise; Mauritius has plenty of things to see and do. The contrast of a multitude of colours and tastes, the island of Mauritius provides unsurpassed tranquillity and experiences, introducing visitors to a heavenly experience with its charm.
- See the seven colours of the earth – Chamarel!
Chamarel, the multi-coloured land is a natural phenomenon and a prominent tourist destination in Mauritius. Located within a large green dense forest, this is a small area of strikingly bare landscape, comprising of sand of seven distinct colours. Exploring Chamarel is one of the best things to do in Mauritius and provides a glimpse into one of the amazing geological wonders of the world.
- Port Louis, Mauritius – A capital worth exploring!
Even though most things to do in Mauritius revolve around its beautiful beaches, wildlife parks and adventure activities, we would recommend you to spend some time in the lively capital city of Mauritius – Port Louis. This amazing vibrant city is filled with several attractions like The Fort Adelaide, Blue Penny Museum, St. James Cathedral, Central Market, the Natural History Museum and Caudan Waterfront and certainly not be missed while exploring this exciting port city.
- Enjoy the romantic evening on cruise!
If you are looking for something romantic like candlelight dinner on the beach, cruise with a dinner on board or theme night on the cruise; there are plenty of options to fulfil a memorable date filled with sunset, candle-lit dinner and live music. The best way to explore Mauritius in the evenings is to enjoy a Catamaran Sunset cruise, which offers glimpses of the famed sunset of Mauritius, nothing compares to this unique cruising experience.
- Taste the local food of Mauritius!
Mauritius has the best to offer in terms of food that will satiate your taste buds. The ethnic diversity of the Island nation, is reflected in its cuisine as the Mauritian cuisine is highly influenced by French, Indian, Chinese, Creole and English traditions. Seafood holds prominence and comes highly recommended in Mauritian cuisine. With its varied flavours and aromas, the cuisine is indeed a gastronomic delight.
- Absorb the culture of Mauritius!
Come and experience the true beauty of nature and the culture of Mauritius by exploring the traditional village of Grand Baie. Grand Baie is a seaside village and is also known as the most popular holiday destination in Mauritius. Renowned for its enchanting quality of its emerald waters and liveliness of its seaside village, Grand Baie is simply the best place to absorb the culture of Mauritius by visiting its traditional local shops and interacting with the friendly locals.
- Explore the beaches!
Pristine Indian Ocean, warm azure turquoise waters, natural blue lagoons and untampered coral reefs and endless powdery white sandy beaches with droves of coconut and palm trees; Mauritius is truly a beach lovers paradise. While Mauritius has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there is no lack of offbeat or best things to do in Mauritius. Some of the famous beaches in Mauritius are Belle Mare Beach, La Cuvette beach, Le Morne and many more.
- Visit Ile Aux Cerfs!
Famous for its white sandy beach, beautiful blue lagoon and plenty of entertaining activities to indulge in, a visit to Ile Aux Cerfs, also known as ‘Deer Island’ is a must during your vacation in Mauritius. This private island will make sure to have a fun filled day on one of the picture-postcard beaches in Mauritius. You can take a short walk along the main beach to discover some idyllic and secluded coves, where you can simply relax. If you want to experience Mauritian golfing with breath-taking views of lagoon, then this is definitely an ideal place, which also offers a 18-hole golf course.
- Go shopping in Mauritius!
Mauritius is a shopper’s paradise for luxury items and especially designed jewellery and high brand clothing, electronics goods and branded perfumes. For those hunting for a good bargain, explore the textiles markets and clothing factory outlets where you will find all the branded clothes at a very low price. Also, there are some places where you can enjoy duty free shopping or you can buy souvenirs or local products to your heart’s content.
- Visit the Black River Gorges National Park!
No matter, what your preference is on your Mauritius holiday, if you are looking to know more about the history and culture of the island or just want to see the amazing wildlife of Mauritius, a visit to the Black River Gorges National Park is a must. The wide diversity of landscapes and parks will never cease to enchant you. Hiking to the Black River Georges National Park – the largest national park in Mauritius is a must do thing in Mauritius for adventure lovers.
- Explore the Grand Bassin!
Located deep in the heart of Mauritius and about 1800 feet high above the sea level, the Grand Bassin, also known as Ganga Talao is a serene Crater Lake, renowned as one of the most important sacred places for Hindus. Visiting a temple with a 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva guarding the entrance is one of the must see things in Mauritius.
Mauritius is high on our list as a close family friend grew up there. They actually have their family that still resides there send spices over to them in the States as they can’t find the right ones here. They are SO good! Love seeing this list because honestly, I hadn’t gotten past the food, which alone is worth the trip!