What to

See & Do in Mauritius

Coral Reefs
The reefs are found in the beaches of Mauritius. They boast a plethora of marine flora and fauna. Some of the aquatic animals you might see are: clown fish, butterfly fish, dolphins, sharks and eels. Tourists can witness the wealth of marine life by the Blue Safari submarine or partake in water sports such as scuba diving, snorkelling or surfing.

Black River Gorges
This national park of 6,574 hectares was created in 1994 for the protection of Mauritius’ remaining native forests. Visitors can enjoy magnificent landscapes, with endemic plants and rare bird species. A trail leads from the Pétrin information centre to an area of typical plant life and to a conservation area.

The Dodo
Mauritius was the only place inhabited by the dodo, a flightless bird. It lost the power of flight because food was abundant and predators were absent. Now extinct for more than 300 years (between 1681 – 1691) due to human activity, it still stirs amazement at the National History Museum in Port Louis.

Eureka
An old Creole residence built in 1830, Eureka is an essential place to visit during your stay in Mauritius.

Ganga Talao - Grand Bassin
Beyond La Marie and Mare-aux-Vacoas, one of the two natural lakes of Mauritius can be found. It rests within the crater of an extinct volcano. Ganga Talao is an important pilgrimage site and many Mauritians of the Hindu faith walk there during the Maha Shivaratri festival or the night fasting dedicated to Shiva.

Casela
Situated in the Rivière Noire district, the bird park stretches over 25 hectares and contains more than 140 bird species from all five continents. Other attractions include fish ponds, tigers, tortoises, monkeys, deer and orchids.

Dutch Ruins
At Vieux Grand Port, the oldest settlements in Mauritius, you can see the ruins of the first Dutch fortifications.

Flacq Market
Flacq is one of the most important villages in Mauritius. This meeting point for inhabitants of the East boasts the country’s largest open air market.

Grand Bay
Grand Bay is the centre of life in the north and was the first area of the island to fully experience the tourist boom. It boasts great shopping and leisure attractions, and is where the night-life can be found. Recently renovated, La Cuvette beach is well worth a visit.

The Triolet Shivala
The longest village on the island, Triolet offers an opportunity to visit the biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath, first built in 1819 in honour of the Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, Brahma and Ganesha.

Curepipe
A very European town, it features an extinct volcano, Troux aux Cerfs that offers a panoramic view of the central plateau at its summit.