Mauritius

When To Visit

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CLIMATE

The best time to visit is between May and November during the dry season when temperatures are between 25˚c-29˚c.  Temperatures are at their highest from December to April; however, these can be the wetter months but tend to be short heavy downpours.

FLYING TIME

Approx 12 hour’s non stop or go via Dubai

Mauritius is the destination for a luxury honeymoon or tropical wedding. You can say your vows on a white sandy beach with backdrops of forested mountains and dormant volcanoes.

This idyllic island is the most accessible in the Indian Ocean. Its warm clear waters and white beaches remain blissfully tranquil as there are no charter flights to disturb the peace. Amongst its many attractions are botanical gardens, crocodile farms, rainforests and a volcano.

For a more energetic experience, try out the water sports, diving and tennis or take an exhilarating deep-sea fishing expedition to catch marlin and shark. Head to Port Louis’ market and mix with the locals, with its intoxicating smell of spices and fresh tea leaves. This is deservedly one of the most sought-after exclusive holiday destinations in the world and just a few hours flying time from South Africa, makes for a perfect safari/beach combination holiday.

Best Experiences:

• A client favorite – take the unique opportunity to experience the Big Cat Encounters at Casela Nature & Leisure Park. This includes the exclusive Walking with Lion Experience, Walking with Tigers and the ever-popular Interaction with the Cats.
• Take a trip to the Mauritian capital, Port Louis, where you can shop at the bustling Caudan waterfront with its boutiques, open bazaar, pier and colorful market.
• Beyond the beach – Hiring a car gives you the freedom to explore its distinctive coasts as well as its historic sights. We recommend taking the historic tea route across the island visiting plantations on route. Alternatively, just sit back, relax, and take in the stunning scenery as your private guide drives you around the best spots.
• Enjoy a bird’s eye view of this tropical paradise – take a helicopter trip around the island. On the southwestern point of Mauritius is a crazy-looking phenomenon, the ‘under water waterfall’ illusion.
• There are a large number of championship golf courses on the island where you can waste a blissful afternoon or two.
• Mauritius’ lush, mountainous interior is also worth exploring. Adrenaline junkies will love attractions such as Black River Gorges National Park where you have the chance to go zip lining, quad biking or horse riding.
• Island Hopping – Day trip or overnight trips to Reunion or Rodrigues Island.
• Dolphin Swim – A unique opportunity to enter the dolphins’ natural environment and enjoy an encounter with the dolphins in the open sea.
• You can easily combine a trip to Mauritius with a trip to Dubai, South Africa, Tanzania or Kenya where you can enjoy incredible game viewing and luxurious safari camps.

Some of our favourite hotels…

The 5* Heritage Awali Golf & Spa

A chic hotel located between sea and mountain. The 5* Heritage Awali Golf & Spa is a popular hotel with our clients. The most unique feature is the all-inclusive package available on the whole Domaine de Bel Ombre giving you access to an extra 7 restaurants outside your hotel.

5* Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa

A ‘Leading Hotels of the World’, is set on the beach in 27 acres of land. Comprised solely of suite villas, all with the extravagance of a private plunge pool. Butler service is also available here.

4* Le Meridien Ile Maurice

Upgrade your room to a Nirvana Sea View room at the 4* Le Meridien Ile Maurice. Nirvana is an adults-only concept offering enhanced benefits and more exclusivity, located adjacent to the main hotel with their own private pool and restaurant.

5*Lux Grand Gaube

If you want to be in close proximity to the bars, restaurants and boutiques of Grand Baie then try the 5*Lux Grand Gaube. They love surprising you here with delightful pop-up treats, an ice cream cart here, a fresh coconut stall over there… You may stumble upon a secret bar – there one day, gone the next. Al fresco dining, private picnics, goodies hidden in the gardens… Prepare to be surprised!

5* Le Touessrok

A pinnacle of tropical luxury, is the contemporary haute-chic elegance of 5* Le Touessrok. All the guests here receive 24-hour personalised Butler service. Out in the lagoon are two beautiful islands: little paradise island Ilot Mangénie, exclusive for Le Touessrok’s guests; and Ile aux Cerfs with its spectacular Bernhard Langer designed 18-hole championship golf course.

Beachcombers 5* Royal Palm hotel

The most prestigious address in Mauritius and the first hotel in the Indian Ocean to become a member of “The Leading Hotels of the World” Beachcombers 5* Royal Palm hotel you can expect perfection from start to finish. Another of Beachcombers hotels is the 5* Shandrani which offers a sport & Nature programme and the Shandrani Sailing club.

5* resort of Banyan Tree Al Wadi

Enjoy a twin centre honeymoon and combine your stay in Mauritius with Ras Al Khaimah (under an hours’ drive from Dubai). Amid tranquil desert sand lies the exclusive 5* resort of Banyan Tree Al Wadi. Stay in a tented pool villa in this dedicated nature reserve – home to indigenous desert wildlife such as gazelles, camels and oryxes. Sister hotel, The Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach is just a 20 minute drive from this desert resort.

Honeymoon offers in Mauritius…

For latest offer details call our wedding & honeymoon specialist and we will work with you to find the best offers to suit you. These can include Bonus nights, Resort credit, Breakfast on the beach, rose petal bath, fruit & flowers, champagne in your room, Golf packages, free room upgrades, Keepsake gifts, Early bird Saver, Spa offers and food & beverage offers.

Keep an eye on our offers page too!

Weddings in Mauritius…

* To marry in Mauritius 3 days (working days) minimum residency period is recommended.

Weddings locations here include a wedding pavilion on a golf course, the Frederica Nature reserve, in the gardens of the Chateau de Bel Ombre (An enchanting setting of a 19th century manor house),on the beach, for privacy head to the sands of Ilot Mangenie, on a sailing boat, a catamaran, or in the tropical gardens of your hotel.