About Mauritius
The 1.2 million Mauritians, who are a mix of Indian, Chinese, French, and African people, live from tourism and the export of Sugarcane. School is free until University. You also don’t need to get any vaccinations!
Things to do in Mauritius
1. Hike up Le Morne
Le Morne is a mountain on the SouthWestern tip of Mauritius. On top is a big cross as a memorial for the history of this mountain. Slaves threw themselves off a 550+ meter cliff to escape from their masters. In 2008 UNESCO named Le Morne as World Heritage Site.
A hike up Le Morne takes about 2-hours and it’s recommended to have a guide to be able to reach the top. Make sure to start climbing just after sunrise to prevent the heat.
3. Visit the Chamarel 7-colored earth
Another impressive sight and thing to do in Mauritius is the Chamarel 7-colored earth. Many years ago, Mauritius had active volcanoes and because of the eruption that part of the earth is not fertile. All the different colors really pop up when it doesn’t rain.
5. Try to eat like a local
Mauritian food is a unique mix of African, Indian, and Chinese cuisines. Stop along the road where local people are having lunch and try their great food.
6. Grand Bassin, Mauritius
Grand Bassin is an inactive volcano crater lake. A priest from India once brought sacred water and poured holy water into the lake. It now is a sacred place for a large number of Hindu people in Mauritius.
7. Explore the beaches
Mauritius is completely surrounded by beaches and a beautiful coastline. It offers beaches to relax, snorkel, do boat tours and has world-famous spots for wind and kite-surf.
Trou aux Biches offers a white sand beach with beautiful clear water and a reef close to shore to snorkel.
Le Morne is the go-to back for a quiet laid back beach experience. Few boats and crystal clear waters with a backdrop of Le Morne mountain.
How to get around Mauritius
Mauritius is relatively small and getting around by Taxi or rental car is the best option. Roads on the island are very well connected and apps like Google Maps also work. Getting from the airport to another side of this island takes you 1 to 1.5 hours. Good to know: In Mauritius driving is on the left-hand side.
If you’re planning on renting a car on Mauritius we recommend Sunny Cars. When booking through them, all insurances are included. Book your rental car here.
Costs of traveling on Mauritius
Mauritius can be done on a budget, a double room in a budget hotel would cost you between €40 and €75 but a luxury stay can easily be €200 or more a night.
Street food or self-catering will start at €5 per lunch and amazing food in a top-end restaurant will start at €50 per lunch.
Getting around Mauritius can be done cheap by renting a car or making use of the local buses. Taxis can be rented for about €60 for a full-day tour.
The price of course really depends on the season. The high season runs from November until April.
Best Resorts in Mauritius
The best places to stay in Mauritius are for sure the BeachComber resorts. They own 9 hotels on the island and it’s the only big resort built by a local Mauritian.
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Hi! Mag ik vragen in welke periode jullie zijn geweest in Mauritius? Ik twijfel namelijk enorm om in eind april/begin mei te gaan of begin juli. Wellicht dat het in juli te koud is. Ik ben benieuwd naar jullie ervaring met het weer :)
Liefs, Samm
Hi Samm! Dit was in December en dat was een goede periode. We kunnen het jammer genoeg niet de goede informatie geven voor jouw periode. Veel plezier met de voorbereiding!