The north coast
Grand Baie and Trou aux Biches: calm water, sunsets, restaurants and easy boat trips to the northern islets.
Best for Calm seas, sunsets
Why Mauritius
Mauritius combines white beaches and calm lagoons with dramatic mountain scenery, a rich Creole food culture and some of the Indian Ocean's finest resorts.
Highlights
- Le Morne and the southwest coast
- Black River Gorges
- Catamaran days on the lagoon
- Creole cooking
Where to go in Mauritius
Each coast has its own personality, so where you stay shapes the trip. We match the beach to the season.
Getting around the island
- Airport to Grand Baie (north)About 1 hour by road
- Airport to Belle Mare (east)About 45 minutes by road
- Airport to Le Morne (southwest)About 1 hour by road
- Port Louis to Grand BaieAbout 30 minutes by road
- Johannesburg to MauritiusAbout 4 hours by air, for a safari add-on
The east coast
Long white beaches at Belle Mare, a breezy lagoon and day trips to Île aux Cerfs, with many of the island’s finest resorts.
Best for Luxury resorts, long beaches
Le Morne & the southwest
A dramatic mountain above a turquoise lagoon, kitesurfing, and early-morning dolphin trips from Tamarin Bay.
Best for Scenery, active days
Black River Gorges & Chamarel
Rainforest hikes in the national park, waterfalls and the striped Seven Coloured Earth.
Best for Hiking, a day inland
Port Louis
The colorful capital, with a bustling central market, street food and the waterfront.
Best for Culture, a half day
Blue Bay & the southeast
A protected marine park for snorkeling and glass-bottom boats, near the old fishing town of Mahébourg.
Best for Snorkeling, quiet
When to go
May to December is dry and comfortable. January to April is hotter with some rain.
Mauritius is warm all year. The seasons are the reverse of ours: summer from November to April is hot and humid, and winter from May to October is drier and breezier.
- JanHot, humid; cyclone season
- FebCyclone risk peaks
- MarWarm sea, rains easing
- AprWarm, drier, calm
- MaySunny and pleasant
- JunCooler, breezy east coast
- JulWhales arrive, windy east
- AugWhales, great kitesurfing
- SepDry, sunny, whales
- OctWarm and dry
- NovEarly summer, warm sea
- DecHoliday season; book early
Peak season Shoulder season Low season
Average temperatures and rainfall in North coast
Jan6.5″
Feb7.5″
Mar6.3″
Apr4.4″
May3.0″
Jun2.4″
Jul2.2″
Aug1.9″
Sep1.4″
Oct1.3″
Nov2.4″
Dec4.5″
Approximate average daily high and low in °F, with average monthly rainfall in inches.
April to June
Warm, sunny and calmer after summer, with fewer visitors. A lovely time on any coast.
July to September
The coolest, driest months. Trade winds make the east coast breezy, so we often suggest the sheltered north or west. Humpback whales pass offshore.
October to December
Dry and warming up, with clear water for diving. The holiday weeks book up early.
January to March
Hot, humid and green, with the highest chance of tropical storms. Rates are lower outside the holidays.
Ideas by month:
Trip ideas
Starting points only. Every Mauritius trip we plan is built around you.
Mauritius Unhurried
Ten nights split between two resorts on different coasts.
Safari and Sea
A South African safari followed by Mauritius.
Where you'll stay
Beachfront resorts with kids' clubs, spas and golf. We choose every hotel ourselves and know which rooms have the view.
Good to know
The small things that make a big difference once you land.
Choose your coast by season
In winter, the east coast can be windy, while the north and west stay calmer. In summer, every coast is warm.
Add a safari
Johannesburg is about four hours away, so Mauritius is a classic beach finish after a South Africa safari.
Plan the long flight
From Atlanta, expect a connection through Europe, the Middle East or Johannesburg. We build in a stopover if you’d like one.
Rent a driver, not a car
Roads are narrow and drive on the left. A driver for day trips is easy to arrange and lets you enjoy the scenery.
Mauritius questions
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
May to December is dry and comfortable. January to April is hotter with some rain.
How long should I spend in Mauritius?
Most of our travelers spend 7 to 10 nights in Mauritius. We'll shape the length around what you want to see and how you like to travel.
Can Global Escapes plan a private trip to Mauritius?
Yes. Every trip we plan to Mauritius is designed around you, with hand-picked hotels, private guides where they make a difference and support while you travel. Call 706.549.1164 or tell us about your trip below.
Tell us about your Mauritius dream.
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