What to see in Mauritius

As a guide, we cannot afford not to stress once more on the fact that although the beaches and sea remain the main attractions of Mauritius, the beauty of the inner country and its lifestyle make this destination more complete. To discover the island as it deserves to be, it is essential to get off the beaten tracks and especially out of the hotels.

On the other hand, it is difficult for a guide to recommend specific trips because the magic is revealed in the way it is visited more than the place visited in itself.

The beauty of Mauritius is hidden in many ways, first because the most beautiful spots are private properties or places that are difficultly accessible, secondly because this beauty is not always perceivable by eyesight.

Furthermore, one same trip can be very ordinary if carried out in an air-conditioned bus but can be interesting if made on board a regular bus or when taking time to stop along the road, walk around and meet people. A trip can be a nightmare if done by bad weather and can turn wonderful if done at a specific time of the day when the sunlight switches the colours around. Going to Ilot Gabriel in a catamaran is already a way to discover the island differently by looking at it from the sea but going to the same place in the afternoon when all the other boats have left makes it a simply unforgettable trip.

If self-driven outings are not your favourite, we would suggest taking part in as many excursions as possible, (other than the bus trips in groups.) The trekking and mountain-biking excursions are excellent means of discovering the island as many beautiful spots are often not well indicated and these excursions can take you inside magnificent private properties, which are not accessible otherwise.
To see our recommendations of places of interest that are not commercial, (road drives, villages, viewpoints etc) please refer to our guides pages for each region, North, South, East, West, Center and Port Louis the capital. To see our recommendations for commercially driven places, whether private or state-owned, please refer to our visit section.

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Update January 2013