Explore Tamarin

Tamarin is a popular holiday resort situated on the western coast of Mauritius. Although this village is relatively uncrowded, it is more accessible than others on the western coast and fishing is the primary source of income for the locals. The sea is a huge attraction for surfers from far and wide, and there are several avenues available for culture and entertainment during your stay and there are many opportunites for dolphin spotting.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Portuguese is the national language.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Brazilian Real
UTC+04:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
An inexpensive lunch for 2 people will be around 250MUR (R115). A three-course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will be around 1500MUR (R690.40).
Drinks
Beers range CHFom 90MUR (R41) for local beers up to 120MUR (R55.20) for imported beers.
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of 125Rs (R57.50), and 100Rs (R46) for every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Public busses are the most economical way to travel at only 15MUR (R7) for short trips and up to 40MUR (R18.43) for longer trips. These busses stop at most of the tourist destinations.

Things to do in Tamarin

Dal and Black Stone are two surfing spots in Tamarin. You can also see bottlenose and spinner dolphins playing with each other in the beach waters early morning. When visiting Tamarin, some of the top things to do are a day on Le Morne Beach, shopping for local products at Floreal Square , C Beach club for good food, drinks and events, Flying Dodo Microbrewery, Snorkelling at Flic and Flac which is the best beach in Mauritius, Tamarin Beach is in the Tamarin Village, and you,ll find grocery stores, boutiques and big brands at Cascavelle Shopping Village,

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Tetanus
  • Rabies
  • Yellow Fever
  • Schistosomiasis
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Hiking boots
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Copy of travel documents
  • Camera
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Raincoat
  • Water bottle
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South African passport holders do not require visas. Passports should be valid for at least six months from date of departure from Mauritius.