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Mauritius
With 150km of white beaches, a broken ring of mountain ranges with peaks as high as 800m, and several ecologically significant national parks, Mauritius is a hotspot for wildlife on land and surrounding coral reefs. Home to some of the rarest flora and fauna – not to mention some of the world’s most unique and diverse terrain – Mauritius can be explored on foot, under the water by snorkelling and diving, or aboard a sailboat. To explore all five islands in the Republic of Mauritius, water taxis are easy to book to explore these islands in the Indian Ocean.
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Travelling in Mauritius
Ground Transportation
Guests can navigate Mauritius using ground transportation. We offer a range of ground transfer options, from minibus’ to deluxe private cars.
Helicopter
Helicopters are not only an option for scenic tours, but also airport and hotel transfers, and private charters for a unique perspective.
Domestic Flight
Domestic Flights are available between Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport in Rodrigues, providing efficient inter-island travel.
Weather
The start of the year is the hottest in Mauritius, with an average temperature of 26°C each month. This part of the year also experiences the most rainfall, with an average of around 7 inches.
Best Time for Beach Relaxation and Water Activities
26°C
AVG Temperature
7-9 HRs
Sunshine
7"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
27-28°C
AVG Sea Temperature
The temperature starts to fall steadily from spring to summer, with an average temperature of 25°C in April dropping to 22°C by June. Rainfall also decreases from around 7 inches in April to 3 inches in June.
Best Time for Outdoor Exploration and Nature Discovery
22-25°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
3-7"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
26°C
AVG Sea Temperature
These are the coolest months in Mauritius, with an average temperature of 21°C. There’s little rainfall during this period, with even less as the island heads into the autumn months.
Best Time for Outdoor Activities and Sightseeing
21°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
1"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
24°C
AVG Sea Temperature
Mauritius gets hotter from October to December, rising from 23°C to 25°C. Though there’s little rain in October and November, it gets wetter again by December, with an average of 6 inches of rainfall.
Best Time for Beach Relaxation and Water Activities
23-25°C
AVG Temperature
7-9 HRs
Sunshine
6"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
25-26°C
AVG Sea Temperature
Geography
Located 2,000km from the southeast coast of continental Africa, Mauritius was formed from volcanic rock after the eruption of a volcano eight million years ago, making it one of Earth’s younger islands. Part of the Mascarene Islands group, Mauritius is the largest and most well-known of the islands. Home to several ancient forests, Mauritius contains several ecologically significant national parks, including Black River Gorges, Bombous Mountain Range, and Moka Port Louis Ranges.
History
Arab sailors were thought to have been the first to discover Mauritius in 800 AD, calling the island Dina Arobi. At this time, Mauritius was uninhabited and remained so until the Portuguese established a visiting base on the island. In 1598, the Dutch first arrived in Mauritius and gave the island its modern-day name, inspired by the name of a Prince of the Dutch Republic. The Dutch began to use the island for sugar cane agriculture and collected wood from ebony trees before abandoning the island. Then, in 1715, France took control of Mauritius. The British captured the island in 1810, with Mauritius only gaining independence from the UK in 1968.
