Mauritius, the tiny African gem, has the south, west and east coasts defined by pristine and milky-white beaches, while in the north, has shallow bays which are good for water sports like wind and kite surfing. Mauritius has high mountains and forests that are home to some of the world’s rarest animals. The island is also ring-fenced by mesmerizing barrier reefs, offering excellent diving opportunities that are one of the top things to do in Mauritius.

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Best Time to Visit Mauritius

The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny. Expect some of Africa’s best beaches, fresh seafood and sun drenched days with your Mauritius holiday package. The island has a tropical climate with warm weather year-round. Even in winter, from May to October, the temperature drops from hot to balmy. During summer, from November to April, the days are hot and humid. Avoid monsoons, from January to March, as they are cyclone-prone.

Places To Visit in Mauritius

One of the places to visit in Mauritius is the capital city, Port Louis. This shopper’s paradise also has several cultural attractions. The Blue Penny Museum is home to the world's first colonial stamp and you can see an ancient dodo skeleton at The Natural History Museum aiding Mauritius Tourism. Take a stroll up Signal Mountain, to catch a grand sunset. Our Mauritius packages take you to Grand Baie, Port Louis the beautiful capital of Mauritius, Aux Cerfs Island a paradise, Grand Basin the sacred lake and other tourism hubs of the island with great shopping and entertainment options. It has plenty of excursions, attractions and white sand beaches nearby and is known for its great nightlife, shopping and restaurants. It also has a variety of water sports on offer, including diving, sailing, water skiing and windsurfing. La Vallee des Couleurs Reserve is quite unique with the indigenous flora and fauna and a great place to enjoy a selection of nature trips. A great range of natural landscapes, including plateaus, mountains, valleys, craters and crater-lakes await you there. Mauritius wildlife tourism is rapidly gaining in popularity for saving more bird species from extinction than any other country on earth; as a result, you can find a pink pigeon and the Mauritian kestrel here. Giant tortoises are another drawing card, while dolphins, whales and sharks are just highlights of the island’s rich bio diverse marine environment which are a must visit for you Mauritius Packages. Our SOTC Mauritius Holiday Packages are well crafted covering sightseeing tours of all major places to visit in Mauritius.

Things to Do in Mauritius

For the adventure lovers, Mauritius has great trekking trails inland with scenic landscapes. Water sports are one of the main things to do in Mauritius. Many beaches offer water sports options like diving, sailing, water skiing, quad biking and windsurfing. Blue Bay Marine Park is one of the best places to see beautiful marine life. You can feast your eyes on some of the bluest waters and white sandy beaches. At the Park, you can see the underwater world on board a glass bottom boat, or jump into the water for some swimming and snorkelling. The colourful fauna and flora found at the park are absolutely stunning. Experience this gem with SOTC’s Mauritius Tour Packages.