Top 10 Things to do in Curepipe, Mauritius

August 1, 2017 Franklyn Hardiman

Curepipe also known as La Ville-Lumière (The City of Light), is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. The town is administered by the Municipal Council of Curepipe. Curepipe lies at a higher elevation, often referred to as the "Central Plateau". According to the census made by Statistics Mauritius in 2015, the population of the town was at 79,014.
Restaurants in Curepipe

1. Tamarin Falls

Between Curepipe and Black River Gorges, Curepipe, Mauritius
Excellent
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4.5 based on 201 reviews

Tamarin Falls

Tamarind falls also known as the 7 cascades is one of the most attractive and captivating Waterfalls of Mauritius. Situated on the central plateau near a small village called Henrietta, 7 cascades is well known for its splendid green scenery and Valleys. The 7 cascades hiking is a must while visiting Mauritius. Exploring the Waterfalls means walking in the dense forest, hiking and swimming.

Reviewed By VishDem - Curepipe

if you want to disconnect to from this fast moving world, noise & stress then this is the perfect place to be with friends and family. The successive cascades, beautiful trees and blue sky on sunny days takes you closer to mother Nature...
Recommended for groups of more than five persons

2. Raj Adventures

Henrietta, Mauritius 73120
Excellent
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5 based on 98 reviews

Raj Adventures

Reviewed By KathyMare - Cape Town Central, South Africa

Firstly, what an experience. The Waterfalls are just jaw-dropping. The views of endless thick tropical forest were amazing, the Waterfalls were spectacular and a memory that will be etched in my memory for a lifetime.
Secondly, arguably the most impressive aspect of the experience was the service of Raj Adventures, in particular Mervin & Shola. They were straight forward and honest. They told us the exact weather conditions we would most likely experience, which they could easily lie and entice us foreigners (who know no better) into spending our money.
Another stand out moment was when I paid. With little knowledge of the local currency, I mistakenly paid a bit extra and for the full day hike (we did the half day hike), Shola immediately gave us the back the money I mistakenly paid.
oh and how could I even dare forget...
THE SAMOOSA'S, incredible.

3. Dodo Quest

MGI Avenue, Moka, Mauritius +230 403 8562
Excellent
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5 based on 899 reviews

Dodo Quest

Outstanding outdoor experience - unique street and nature challenge for your mind & body! The unusual mix of a treasure hunt, quest in reality and drive competition!

Reviewed By Erwinsan

Wonderful moment with the team of Friends of the Environment. One of the best places for team building events where you can foster team spirit, collaboration and leadership skills. Furthermore, it was fun to wrack of brain to be able to escape from the rooms. GO THERE you won't regret!!

4. Mauri Transfers

Forest Side, Mauritius +230 5859 7859
Excellent
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5 based on 5 reviews

Mauri Transfers

MauriTransfers provides transfer services and car driven rentals in Mauritius at the best prices. Ordering a transfer through us is definitely more affordable than calling a stand-by taxi – Up to 29% savings on your transfers. Compare and see the advantages. Save on your travel in Mauritius with MauriTransfers!

Reviewed By SoniHolidays - London, United Kingdom

Mauri Transfers were a pleasure to deal with from the on-set from swift booking to the manager always available on phone when needed, also accommodating last minute changes. We were upgraded to a people carrier which really helped with luggage and a toddler in tow. The review would be 4.5 stars, half a point less as one occasion the driver was 20 minutes late due to traffic. Overall very good value for money when compared to hotel transfers. Would recommend!

5. Club Hippique de Maurice

Allee Brillant, Floreal, Mauritius 18181 +230 698 6525
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Club Hippique de Maurice

Reviewed By jose g

Es una cosa curiosa y emocionante ya que las carreras estan muy bien, puedes apostar pero en la zona de apuestas no es recomendable meterse con niños ni mujeres esta lleno de gente, todo masificado haciendo apuestas ves alguna pintillas, pero las carreras para ver un par de ellas esta bien, es el hipodromo segun vi en una guia mas antiguo del hemisferio sur y el segundo mas antiguo del mundo.

6. Safari Adventures Lion Encounter

Casela Nature, Cascavelle, Mauritius
Excellent
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4.5 based on 424 reviews

Safari Adventures Lion Encounter

Reviewed By Laura O

This was a stunning experience of which we thoroughly enjoyed and will never forget. The park itself was great with lots to do. We had booked tickets online for the previous day, but we felt unwell, we contacted the park and they were more than happy to amend our visiting day at no extra charge.
When it came to the walk with the lions experience there were a few sets of couples, and a large group that came with a lot of large video equipment/tripods/video stabilising kit, when asked by our guide they elaborated that they were recording for Chinese Television. (Seriously, they had cue cards and everything ). Obviously this was very off putting for the rest of us who wanted to experience the lions up close and not looking through the obligatory 21st-century lens!
The guide instructed all of us that bags and big equipment will be left behind, I was more than happy to have my rucksack locked away, but more happy that this larger group were only allowed to take a GoPro, and one smaller video recorder, the rest of us had phones and cameras.
Once walking with the lions the larger group, inevitably, became a hinderance. Constantly trying to be the closest, and at the front. However, although annoying, I felt this was not detrimental to our experience as the guides did a fantastic job of giving everyone a fair chance of walking along side the two 5 Years old female lions and opportunities to stroke them. They were both lively, and to be honest not interested in us in the slightest, it was fabulous to see them playing and chasing one another around the wooded area we were in. It felt so natural and relaxed.
At the end of the experience you will have all your own personal photos taken while on the walk, then the option of buying the professional ones. Worth the money as you get all the photos and videos from the entire walk, including those of our new tv star friends , but more importantly for me, this price also included photos from going inside the cub enclosure afterwards, at no extra cost. So I also got to spend 15 minutes playing with the three 8 month old white lions. Amazing!!! They, obviously because of their age, were much more boisterous and unpredictable, highly recommended.

7. Tamarina Golf Club

Tamarin Bay, Tamarina Golf Estate, Tamarin, Mauritius 90922 +230 401 3006
Excellent
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

Tamarina Golf Club

The journey to Tamarina Boutique Hotel & Golf Club awakes in you a sense of expectation as the drive through the luxuriant sugar cane fields and alongside the golf course the road slowly comes to an end… A light stroll across the cosy hotel reveals the famous and untamed surf beach of Tamarin. You have the sudden feeling that time has stopped… YES its finally your time to unwind, let your hair down, go with the flow, take in the rejuvenating vibes of Tamarin beach and spend quality time together… On stilts overlooking the beach and the dolphin sanctuary, set under a majestic Indian almond tree, is La Madrague restaurant which offers yet another swimming pool; while the service team arranges the final details of your comfort, the smell of spices from the kitchen awakens your appetite… A partially shaded beach restaurant proposes light snacking and beach services. Hotel guests also enjoy free access to Casela World of Adventures and the privilege of unlimited golf at Tamarina Golf Club. In the region, a palate of activities to choose from, cultural excursions, shopping, Beaches, so much or so little to do… Enjoy an intimate and relaxing stay and the service of a caring team who are the true ambassadors of Motherland and our legendary hospitality.

Reviewed By Iain C

Had a pleasant round of golf here in August 2017. The course is average difficulty which is fine for me as a mid teens handicapper but might be a little easy for a low handicapper.
The course if beautifully looked after and have a number of holes with stunning views of the local Mountains and verdant scenery.
From some of the holes the views from the tee are well worth a snap or two and this could slow down play in the high season. On my day though the course was quiet so no issues there.
On a few holes there are monkeys around so remember to take the advice to put everything (not only valuable) into the golf bags.
Like other courses on Mauritius iff you go off line then the think vegetation is likely to cause your ball to vanish so bring a few with you and play provisionals for those wayward tee shots.
Also it's well worth getting the course guide and looking closely before teeing off. There are some very cunningly placed hazards that will often trap those that just glance at the hole from the tee and bash a ball down.
My only gripe with the course is that it's not such good value. I was at the hotel for only one night so got a discounted deal rather than a free one but beware that published prices include nothing so the race rate of MUR 4400 doesn't include the cart (I think around MUR 1400) and doesn't include range balls which are a few MUR per bucket. Also there are no towels on the cart. This was an issue for me as I played the day after heavy rains so the course was muddy and there was plenty of ball and club washing to do.
On balance though a course that was fun and just like others on the island, with some views that will linger in the memory for some time.

8. Tonton Diving Tour

Ibiscus Lane, Trou aux Biches, Ebene, Mauritius
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5 based on 49 reviews

Tonton Diving Tour

An unforgettable memory for a tropical holiday in the sun where the hot water and crystal remain forever etched in the memories without breaking the bank. Take your flight and Tonton Diving Tour will take care of your stay in the card, you just think your wellbeing.

Reviewed By C5458YCmarcc - Montady, France

Quelle plaisir d'avoir rencontrer Pascal, voila un vrai professionnel, ou nous avons pu apprécié la beauté de cette île en sa compagnie, par sa connaissance parfaite des coutumes et ces traditions lors des excursions terrestres, et que dire sur l'île Bernache, que du bonheur.....une journée magnifique, a refaire au prochain séjour !!!
N'hésiter pas faite appel a Pascal, vous ne serez point déçu...
Marc et Carmen

9. Vertical World

Curepipe, Mauritius
Excellent
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5 based on 93 reviews

Vertical World

Vertical World is one of the first outdoor adventure companies in Mauritius with a variety of outdoor adventures, Trainings, Team buildings.

Reviewed By Natalie D

I did two activities with Vertical World, the climb to the Pieter Both and the canyoning in Tamarin falls. Both were a fantastic experience. We were very well informed by the staff prior to the activity regarding meeting point, what to bring, etc. Our guides...MoreThank you :)

10. Taxi Service Mauritius

Quatre Bornes, Mauritius +230 5728 1471
Excellent
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Taxi Service Mauritius

We pride ourselves on our customer service skills and we will do all we can to make the start of your holiday as stress free as possible. That means, we provide an air conditioned vehicle tailored to the number of passengers travelling and also according to the luggage requirements specified by you. Whether you are travelling for a business purpose or pleasure, just sit back and relax while we...

Reviewed By European_Traveller_2 - London, United Kingdom

I’ve used this company twice so far, from the airport and the tour of the south. I also have my return airport trip booked. The firm is very easy to communicate with via What’s App and they send email confirmation straight away. The drivers arrive promptly and are polite, well spoken, informative and friendly. Nishal was a hard working local, he told us lots about the history of Mauritius. Abu was the other driver I think, he was relaxed, good to talk to and also informative. A great firm that I would definitely recommend.

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