Top Things to do in Pamplemousses
Top 6 Things to do in Pamplemousses, Mauritius
Discover the best top things to do in Pamplemousses, Mauritius including Destination Soleil, L'Aventure du Sucre, SSR Botanic Garden, Green Papaya Tours, Big Game Fishing, Prodia Holiday.
Restaurants in Pamplemousses
1. Destination Soleil
Overall Ratings
5 based on 229 reviews
We provide reliable, low-cost airport transfers to hotels, villas, apartments & private residences using a modern fleet of fully licensed & insured taxis, minivans, minibuses and coaches. We will take you from the airport to your destination and back in comfort and safety, with great customer service.Using our in-depth knowledge of the island, our extensive experience of operating tours and our concern for service and quality, we have developed a colourful and varied range of activities just for you. The Destination Soleil team, conscious of your expectations, is at your disposal throughout your stay and will guide you through your discovery of the magic of Mauritius. We do offer a variety of services; many exclusively developed and operated by us which include opportunities for you to have a unique experience.
Reviewed By Marti10_10 - Auckland, New Zealand
We booked our airport transfer with Destination Soleil. Great communication already from home, prompt replies from Carin in the office. Driver waited with a sign at the exit. We had Ibrahim for our transfers and then Hans for a trip to Curepipe. Both drivers are very well spoken answering any questions you might have. I would always use them again and can highly recommend them. Thank you
2. L'Aventure du Sucre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
At the doorstep of the historical village of Pamplemousses, within the Beau Plan estate, an old sugar factory houses a cultural, recreational and gourmet experience; it recalls the adventure of sugar which has left a profound impression on the history and identity of Mauritius. L'Aventure du Sucre invites you to a superb and interactive tour along the pathways of history and into the heart of Mauritius and its cultures. You will explore the memories of an era that will never stop travelling your mind. Each episode, each anecdote unveils the magic world of sugar. The tour is at the same time amazing, mesmerizing and enriching. L'Aventure du Sucre keeps the best to last : the tasting of the best of the Mauritian sugar industry, 12 unrefined natural sugars kept for export and having their own colour, texture and taste. You will also taste 9 New Grove rums which is the outcome of a meticulous manufacturing process. A shaded and charming restaurant greets the visitor with a sophisticated cuisine that brings together the savours of the island. These gourmet temptations are followed by a succession of homemade desserts made with natural sugars sists of an eco-museum, a boutique and a restaurant. Opening hours : 9am - 5pm.Seven days a week except on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 and 2 January.
Reviewed By Simon B
The setting for this museum makes it. Strolling through what was originally a large factory handling the 'end to end' sugar-making process really brings the exhibits to life because so much of the original machinery is on display.
The museum is as much about slavery and the (human) origins of Mauritius as it is about sugar, and is all the more interesting for it.
You need at least 90mins to do it justice and (if you don't have kids in tow) could easily spend twice that. Just beware that it isn't week ventilated so on hot/humid days it gets a bit too warm/airless.
The restaurant serves very nice food, but the service (though friendly) isn't great and some tables get no breeze, which was a problem when we visited on a very hot day. Major fly issues too.
3. SSR Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden (SSRBG) covers an area of about 37.5 hectares constituting of various attractions in terms of flora and fauna of both terrestrial and aquatic origins. The origin of the SSRBG dates back to the French period. In 1736, the French Governor, Mahé de Labourdonnais, chose to set up his domain around the present Main Gate of the garden. In 1767 the French Intendant Pierre Poivre, the creator of the garden, introduced vegetables, fruits, flowers and spices from all over the world. It is the oldest Botanic Garden of the southern hemisphere.
Reviewed By drjandthemissus - Dubai
While this place is pretty, it's mostly about the various types of trees. We enjoyed the lilies and a handful of other blooming flowers but there isn't much here that blooms. We spent almost an hour and saw the whole place. We did not get a guide. Maybe that would have made it more interesting?
4. Green Papaya Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Our company started its journey in 2009, with only a few vehicles. But we have grown since, and now we provide airport transfers in taxi, inexpensive SUV transfer, minibus transfer services and car rental with a fleet of 70 cars. In addition to our transfer services, we are also experienced in organizing guided tours.
Reviewed By JAK49 - London, United Kingdom
Very friendly and helpful drivers on all occassions at competitive prices..highly recommended for all things transport (we did airport transfers)
5. Big Game Fishing
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Hello friends. We do big game fishing for marlin, tuna, dorado, wahoo, skipja CK tuna, baracuda (trolling) bottom fishing, dropshot fishing, jigging nite fishing. Private boat to the north Islands. Half day Eur 300 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Full day Eur 400 from 7:00 AM to 15:30 PM. Drinks provided. Free transfer on the north boat. Length is 40 feet. Thanks.
Reviewed By Gastronome20 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
SPORTFISHER - Grand Baie : http://www.sportfisher.com/index.html (website) / Sportfisher Charters Sunset Boulevard Route Royale Grand Baie Mauritius / Fax: (230) 2636309 / Phone: (230) 2638358 / Email: [email protected]
We arranged a day's fishing with Sportfisher, having researched online prior to booking with them.
Once we were out in Mauritius at the Zilwa Attitude, we gave them a ring from our hotel and they got back to us the next day with a place on a 42-foot boat (goes deeper out to sea) two days later, honouring our request to share with another fisherman who also wanted a day's deep sea fishing. We taxied out to them the following morning to pay and were able to view the boats from the dock - which looked (and were) immaculate.
My husband felt very looked after on the day. They arranged a taxi collection from our hotel on the morning (6.30am for a 7.00am departure) and then sailed for three and a half hours out to the deeper part of the ocean to fish. He caught 3 Dorados, 4 Wahoo and a handful of Bonitos. His co-fisherman hooked into a Blue Marlin, which swam so speedily away that the reel screamed! Unfortunately - and distressingly for the fisherman - it came off the line!!
The team take the fish out of the sea for you, and then lay it out on the dock and photograph you with your catch at the end of the day. There was space on the boat for three fishermen to be catching all at once. At the end of the day, they taxied him back to our hotel very promptly, around 4.45pm after landing at 4.00pm.
You need to take your own food on the boat, but they provide beer and soft drinks. There's a very clean toilet onboard, comfortable Seating, and an upper deck to sit on (swayed rather a lot). The fish go into the hold.
It was an experience he'd love to repeat, and he would definitely have no hesitation in choosing Sportfisher again. Our hotel wasn't able to arrange a whole day's fishing with another party to share the costs, so we definitely struck gold with Sportfisher and the shared cost of a day (1100 rupees / £230). They also returned my emails promptly, and were very pleasant and organised in their hut on the dock at Grand Baie.
Highly recommended!
6. Prodia Holiday
Welcome to Prodia Holidays Explore the spectacular lives of these magnificent marine mammals in their natural aquatic habitat. Immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime and swim with dolphins in crystal clear waters and Big Game fishing.
