Frequently Asked Questions

Sunny & humid in summer (November to March): Temperatures reaching and exceeding 30°C, and nights can be warm (+25°C). Expect on average 28°C–30°C in December to February. Expect sunny days with the occasional summer rains in the afternoon.

Sunny & drier (April–May and September–October): These are the best months for people not fan of high temperature and humidity. The days are warm, but nights are cooler.

Winter (June to August): You're looking at 20 degrees along the coast but can drop to under 15°C on the highlands (e.g. Curepipe). You can expect the sky to be overcast with intermittent drizzle. It will get windy on the east and south coast, which is the preferred month for kitesurfers and surfers.

Judging from white sand, snorkeling, and coastline vegetation, below is a list of public beaches around the island that are worth visiting:

• Le Morne – South West Coast
• Trou aux Biches – North Coast
• Pereybere – North Coast
• Flic en Flac – West Coast
• Bel Ombre – South Coast
• Pointe d'Esny – South East Coast
• Belle Mare – East Coast
• Ile aux Cerfs – East Coast

Some hotels have very good private beaches including Shangri-La, Le Touessrok, Four Seasons, St Géran, Long Beach, Constance Belle Mare, and LUX* Grand Gaube.

Mauritius is a country of several religions. Hinduism is the main one, with over half the population. They come mainly from the arrival of the labourers when the island belonged to the United Kingdom, once slavery was abolished.

Hinduism is present all over the island with colourful temples and celebrations over the year such as Maha Shivaratree or Diwali. Ganga Talao is the holiest place for Hinduism, with a 33 meters tall statue of Shiva.

Christianity is the second religion with a third of the population, followed by Islam with less than 20% of the population.

Yes, absolutely. You can travel to Mauritius alone, whether you're a man or woman. Politics are very stable in the island and we are a multi-cultural population.

Travelers are rarely involved in crimes or petty crimes but be aware of scams (buying a watch on the street!), or taking something before asking for the price, or going on a cheap tour too good to be true.

Tourists are a very welcome source of income for the island and locals tend to respect and encourage positive interaction with travelers. You can ask anyone a question anywhere, and we will help you as much as possible.

Most hotels have private security and you will feel secure all the time. There are police patrolling the streets days and night and a lot of public beaches have CCTV cameras.

There are now villas available for holidays and some Bed and Breakfast style lodges. A few lodges are becoming very popular and more recently you can find it possible to spend a night or two in a Tent or in a Bubble Lodge.

With Green Tourism emerging all over the world, lodges and alternative accommodations are more and more present in the centre of the island, in nature. A great way to have a quiet stay, with milder temperatures than on the coast.

Hotels are categorized into 5★ Luxury, 5★, 4★ and so on. Best hotels for Mauritius Explored would be based on location, service, and beach quality.

There are many activities and we recommend the following (at least 1 or 2 if you are only here for a week):

It depends on what type of person you are and how long you're staying:

• Adventurous & exploring type: Definitely rent a car.
• Staying for a week with 1-2 activities: Use a taxi or join a day tour.
• Staying longer: Rent a car for at least a few days to visit places not serviced by public transport.

Note: Public transport is not very reliable, especially along the coast and at night. There is no fixed bus schedule. The north side is better serviced than the East or South.