Known For
Mauritius is famous for its white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, and crystal-clear waters, with popular spots including Flic-en-Flac, Belle Mare, and Le Morne.
Pristine Beaches
The island offers world-class luxury resorts and boutique hotels, providing top-tier amenities, private beaches, and spa retreats.
Luxury Resorts
Mauritius boasts incredible coral reefs, shipwreck dives, and rich marine biodiversity, making it a paradise for scuba diving, snorkeling, and underwater adventures.
Diverse Marine Life & Diving
Visitors can enjoy kite surfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, deep-sea fishing, and catamaran cruises, with Grand Baie and Le Morne being top spots for watersports.
Water Sports & Activities
A geological wonder, this unique sand dune formation displays layers of seven different colors, creating a surreal landscape.
Chamarel Seven Colored Earth
A lush nature reserve offering hiking trails, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife, including the rare Mauritius kestrel and giant fruit bats.
Black River Gorges National Park
A tropical paradise island, known for its stunning beaches, golf courses, and water activities, accessible via a short boat ride from the mainland.
Ile aux Cerfs
Mauritius is a melting pot of Indian, African, Chinese, and French influences, reflected in its food, festivals, and traditions.
Cultural Diversity
Visitors can explore Aapravasi Ghat (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Château de Labourdonnais, and the Eureka House, which showcase the island’s colonial past.
Historical & Colonial Sites
A sacred crater lake surrounded by Hindu temples and statues, serving as an important pilgrimage site for Mauritian Hindus.
Ganga Talao
A UNESCO-listed mountain symbolizing the island’s history of escaped slaves, offering breathtaking views from its hiking trails.
Le Morne Brabant
Mauritius is known for its local rum distilleries and tea plantations, such as Bois Chéri Tea Estate, where visitors can experience tastings and scenic tours.
Rum & Tea Plantations
The island’s food scene is a blend of Creole, Indian, Chinese, and French flavors, with must-try dishes like dholl puri, seafood curry, and gateau piment.
Street Food & Cuisine
A popular wildlife and adventure park where visitors can see lions, zebras, giraffes, and enjoy thrilling activities like zip-lining and quad biking.
Casela Nature Park
The capital city is home to vibrant markets, museums, colonial architecture, and the lively Caudan Waterfront, offering shopping and entertainment.
Port Louis
Off the coast of Le Morne Brabant, this breathtaking optical illusion of an underwater waterfall is a must-see from aerial tours.
Underwater Waterfall Illusion
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses is famous for its giant water lilies, exotic plants, and historic trees.
Botanical Gardens
Visitors can take boat trips to Tamarin Bay and the open ocean for dolphin and whale-watching excursions.