Top Things to do in Mauritius
Top Hotels in Mauritius
- 1. Tamassa Resort
- 2. Sunrise Attitude
- 3. Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
- 4. SALT of Palmar
- 5. Constance Belle Mare Plage
- 6. Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
- 7. LUX Grand Gaube Resort & Villas
- 8. Constance Prince Maurice
- 9. Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa
- 10. Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Mauritius, Mauritius
Mauritius is arguably Africa’s wealthiest destination, a tropical paradise with tons to do. Port Louis, the modern capital of this 38-mile by 29-mile island, is a bustling port with a revitalized waterfront and a busy market. But most visitors gravitate toward resort areas such as Mont Choisy, quiet Trou-aux-Biches and the more bustling Flic en Flac, popular with scuba divers. Rivière Noire is ideal for those looking for great deep-sea fishing.
Restaurants in Mauritius
1. Nature Trails Mauritius
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 285 reviews
You visit the scenic Tamarin Waterfalls(away from traditional tourist routes), an area which can only be reached by our 4-wheel drive. Approaching from the South or West you see the pink pigeons, avery rare species. From well hidden view points you see breathtaking views over the Massif Central, the entire South-Eastern part of the island until far down to the wild South coast.
2. Island Wings Mauritius
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Discover Mauritius Island and its lagoon from our microlights/ULM. Fly over Belle Mare, Poste Lafayette, Grand Gaube or Grand Bay. This only attraction will let you see Mauritius like no one else... from the sky!
Reviewed By Topsie18
This was quite possibly the best half hour of my life so far and I have led a great life! Stunning views over the reef ,the colours of the water are so beautiful and you can turtle spot too!It was so ,so beautiful it made me quite emotional! Picked up and dropped off from the Zilwa beach where we were staying. An absolute must do.
3. Ebony Forest Reserve
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5.0 based on 339 reviews
Imagine one of the last remaining places on Mauritius where majestic black ebony trees stand tall and paradise flycatchers and Mauritius Black Bulbul chase each other through the trees. Once home to the Dodo, Ebony Forest, remains a refuge for threatened native flora and fauna. Visitors will be treated to open-air safari jeep rides, breathtaking views from Sublime Point and mid-canopy walkways. Our Tickets include Safari jeep ride and guided visit as per availability. Our Reserve is on the same way as the Seven Coloured Earth. However it is not necessary to purchase a ticket for both the Seven Coloured Earth and Ebony Forest. It is possible to buy a ticket only for Ebony Forest.
Reviewed By 159krisd - Booischot, Belgium
We did the Classic Tour with the jeep in the park. The pure kept nature is so wonderful to see. The guided tour was very interesting with a nice lady. We saw the Flycatcher, flying Fox, colourful gecko, Ebony trees and nature with all his beauty! Sublime Point is breathtaking. Highly recommended for nature lovers! Don't forget your musquito spray.
4. Belle Mare Beach
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5.0 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By ianoakey81 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Probably the best beach I’ve ever been to! So beautiful sand and sea. Shallows to swim or play in with safety buoys and rope to help you avoid going out too far. There’s lots of parking spaces available as well as ample room under the trees just off the beach for picnicking or games.
5. Vitamin Sea
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5.0 based on 212 reviews
Located on the west coast of mauritius island, our crew provides speed boat excursions including: observation & swimming with the dolphins, full day trip on benitiers island, underwater & aerial photo shooting [exclusive], sunset cruise, waterskiing/tubing and snorkeling in the natural aquarium! Cedric & Marine will be delighted to welcome you and make your trip unforgettable in with passion & deep respect of sea creatures.
6. Tamarin Bay
7. Le Morne Beach
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4.5 based on 629 reviews
This stretch of spectacular beachfront stretches more than three kilometers.
Reviewed By Ewelina-EW - Oslo, Norway
We had a great time here. It has white sand and clear blue water. Trees are close enough to have some shade but the best parts is going for a walk towards the resorts where sea is cut with a low shelf and you can find sea cucumbers, starfish and crabs. Also, the beach has a nice view on the sunset.
8. La Vanille Nature Park
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4.5 based on 2,235 reviews
La Vanille Nature Park is an idyllic and stunning park of lush tropical vegetation covering 3.5 hectares. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of walking amongst the largest group of captive-bred giant Aldabra tortoises in the world. We have more than 1000 tortoises in the park, in addition to 2000 Nile Crocodiles as well as a variety of other animals such as monkeys, iguanas, bats, deer, geckos, eels, wild boar and more... You can also visit our Insectarium with more than 23,000 specimens, an aquarium and fossil museum. New at La Vanille: A petting farm, pony rides. Our guides and animators will fill your visit with intense memories.
Reviewed By DorisM674
My children were very excited and happy of their visit at the park. We were impressed by the big crocodiles dozing in the sun or swimming in the pond. The baby crocodiles were cute but their sharp teeth better not to mess with them... :-0. It was the first time that we saw Lemurs and ate crocodile meat!!! We also visited the different museums - inserts, fossils and dodo. What the children loved most were the giant tortoise that they were able to feed and climb on them to take photos. After visiting the funny monkeys we spend some time in the farm and playground. The park is a must especially if you have children!!!
9. Pointe d'Esny
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4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By lottegeboers - Utrecht, The Netherlands
Point d'Esny looks amazing with crystal clear water and one of the whitest sandy beaches I've seen on Mauritius. It is great to spend a couple of hours here. There are, however, no facilities and for food it's a good idea to go to the busier Blue Bay. The entrance is quite hard to find, there is a small path in between two villas on the coastal road from Mahebourg to Blue Bay. There is a sign that says "Pedestrian Access to the Beach". After like 150m or so you will find yourself on this tropical beach. It is not a very hidden gem anymore, you will find yourself with other people, but it is still beautiful.
