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Explore Mauritius

Mauritius is known as the pearl of the Indian ocean. It is most popular for holidays and is one of the best locations for weddings and honeymoons. Mauritius has everything you want from white sand beaches, to crystal waters, and many activities.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GUVTCEB8ko

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The most widely spoken language in Mauritius is predominantly English but French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, are also common.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Mauritian Rupee 
UTC+04:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Mauritian street food can cost as litTRYe as ₨241,88 (R115.88) and can be very delicious. For a sit-down meal somewhere midrange, expect to pay between LKR 836.68 (R400) to LKR1673.36 (R801).
Drinks
The local beers are around LKR83.49 (R40) while imported beers can be up to LKR 135.68 (R65). A Bottle of wine will be around LKR 400 (R192.20).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
You can hire a taxi for a day which includes waiting time that will cost you between LKR2000 (R958.16) to LKR2500 (R1197.70) but the taxi drivers are always open for a bit of negotiation.
General Transport
Public busses are inexpensive and can range between Rs16.60 (R7.95) and Rs35.50 (R17) per trip.

Things to do in Mauritius

Spend time on the beautiful beaches; do a dolphin & whale cruise; catamaran cruises; hike le Morne; hike 7 Cascades; skydive; discover the underwater waterfall; go horse riding on the beach; canyoning and ziplining; walk with the lions.

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

  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Hiking shoes
  • Motion sickness tablets
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Mauritian Creole or French phrasebook
  • First aid kit
  • Umbrella/ Raincoat
  • Universal adapter
  • Lightweight clothing
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.