Tips & Tricks
Mauritius Aquarium (Coastal Road, Pointe-aux-Piments, B38) – located in the northwest part of Mauritius (in the small village of Point Aux Piments), visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the five well laid out principal buildings surrounded by a tropical garden, where one can discover the rich aquatic life which inhabits the coastal and pelagic […]
Le Morne (beach) – the 4km white sand Le Morne Beach is one of the island’s loveliest and least visited, with the dramatic basalt monolith Le Morne Brabant as its backdrop. Le Morne peninsula is known as the “five-star strip”, with exclusive hotels, world-class kitesurfing and a protected bay for beginners.
Pieter Both Mountain – located just 30 minutes southeast of Port Louis, this is the second-largest mountain in Mauritius (standing at 820 meters tall) . It is named after Pieter Both, the first Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. This mountain is distinct for its large rock formation at the very top, which resembles a […]
La Preneuse (beach) – located about an hour southwest of Port Louis, this is a popular public beach that also has one of the most well preserved Martello Towers on the island. The beach itself is not on the beaten tourist track and is therefore much quieter and far less crowded than the more well-known […]
Le Morne Kite School — based on the southwest coast of Mauritius, Le Morne Kite School operates its world class kite boarding training centre. With a highly experienced and friendly team that consists of qualified IKO kite boarding instructors, its instructors teach beginner to expert riders new skills to progress their riding ability to new […]
Tamarind Falls – a.k.a. the 7 Cascades, Tamarin Falls (located 45 minutes south of Port Louis) can be found near the small village of Henrietta, in the South West of Mauritius. It originates from the Rivière Tamarin and has at least seven simultaneous waterfalls. The Tamarind Falls has a total height of 293 meter/961 feet […]