South West Coastal Discovery

Waterfalls, wild coastlines and iconic southern landscapes.

Explore south-west Mauritius through wild coastlines, local villages, waterfalls and panoramic viewpoints on a scenic one-day road trip.

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10 stops36.6 km

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1. Le Morne
If there was a beauty pageant for beaches, this little gem in the south west of Mauritius could most definitely take over the crown! Le Morne is a white-sand beach on the south-west coast of Mauritius, set below the UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant mountain. The turquoise lagoon works well for snorkelling, while kitesurfers head to the south-east side. It is made up of several sections, including the public beach, Le Paradis, La Pointe and the kitesurf lagoon. Rich in beauty and history, Le Morne is a gorgeous beach enhanced with white-bone sand and turquoise water.
Stop details9 km~10min to next stop
2. La Prairie
Discover La Prairie, a coastal beach stop in south-west Mauritius, why it may suit your itinerary and what to check before visiting. Plan a practical stop in Description: La Prairie is a coastal beach stop in south-west Mauritius. Its main appeal is its coastal setting and time by the sea, making it most relevant to travellers planning relaxed coastal time and scenic stops. Travellers focused mainly on indoor attractions or tightly scheduled sightseeing may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with Le Morne, Chamarel or another south-west stop. Quick highlights: La Prairie: its coastal setting and time by the sea. Located south-west Mauritius. Best suited to travellers planning relaxed coastal time and scenic stops. Pair it with Le Morne, Chamarel or another south-west stop. Check current visitor information before going.
Stop details3.1 km~3min to next stop
3. Macondé Viewpoint
A dramatic viewpoint where mountains meet the sea on a winding coastal road. Maconde Viewpoint is a scenic coastal lookout near Baie du Cap in southwest Mauritius, overlooking the Indian Ocean, lagoon and winding coastal road. It suits road-trippers, photographers and couples; the visit itself is short, with a narrow staircase leading from the roadside to the elevated viewpoint. Maconde Viewpoint is the kind of Mauritius stop where the journey and the view are part of the same experience.
Stop details5.2 km~7min to next stop
4. Bel Ombre
Discover Bel Ombre, a local place or village in south Mauritius, why it may suit your itinerary and what to check before visiting. Plan a practical stop in Description: Bel Ombre is a local place or village in south Mauritius. Its main appeal is its local character and regional context, making it most relevant to travellers exploring the region beyond the main resort areas. Travellers focused mainly on single-purpose attractions may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Quick highlights: Bel Ombre: its local character and regional context. Located south Mauritius. Best suited to travellers exploring the region beyond the main resort areas. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Check current visitor information before going.
Stop details6.5 km~9min to next stop
5. Rivière des Galets
Discover Rivière des Galets, a local place or village in south Mauritius, why it may suit your itinerary and what to check before visiting. Plan a practical Description: Rivière des Galets is a local place or village in south Mauritius. Its main appeal is its local character and regional context, making it most relevant to travellers exploring the region beyond the main resort areas. Travellers focused mainly on single-purpose attractions may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Quick highlights: Rivière des Galets: its local character and regional context. Located south Mauritius. Best suited to travellers exploring the region beyond the main resort areas. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Check current visitor information before going.
Stop details0.8 km~1min to next stop
6. St Felix
If you ask a beach lover for recommendations of Mauritius best beaches, St Felix would most likely be the one on top of the list. Located near the village of Rivière des Galets, in the extreme south of the island, St Felix is a must-see when in Mauritius. St.Felix is kept warm in between the towns of Belle Ombre and Souillac and is scrumptiously inviting for its magnificent hues of blue water and green lush coastline.
Stop details2.1 km~4min to next stop
7. Riambel
Rugged, wild and untouched are just some of the ideal words to describe this jewel of Mauritius. Located in the district of Savanne, Riambel is one among the off-beaten beaches of the island. The oceanfront here is beautifully rugged, with a long stretch of pristine beach fringed by palm trees and grassy banks. Still unmarred by touristic development, the purity of the air and splendor of the surroundings ignite a spirit of adventure to visitors.
Stop details7.1 km~11min to next stop
8. Gris Gris
Discover Gris Gris, a natural or scenic landmark in south Mauritius, why it may suit your itinerary and what to check before visiting. Plan a practical stop Description: Gris Gris is a natural or scenic landmark in south Mauritius. Its main appeal is its distinctive landscape or landmark value, making it most relevant to road-trippers, photographers and travellers interested in landscapes. Travellers focused mainly on fully structured attractions may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Quick highlights: Gris Gris: its distinctive landscape or landmark value. Located south Mauritius. Best suited to road-trippers, photographers and travellers interested in landscapes. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Check current visitor information before going.
Stop details1 km~3min to next stop
9. Souillac
Discover Souillac, a local place or village in south Mauritius, why it may suit your itinerary and what to check before visiting. Plan a practical stop in Description: Souillac is a local place or village in south Mauritius. Its main appeal is its local character and regional context, making it most relevant to travellers exploring the region beyond the main resort areas. Travellers focused mainly on single-purpose attractions may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Quick highlights: Souillac: its local character and regional context. Located south Mauritius. Best suited to travellers exploring the region beyond the main resort areas. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Check current visitor information before going.
Stop details1.8 km~3min to next stop
10. Telfair Garden
Discover Telfair Garden, a nature park, reserve or garden in south Mauritius, why it may suit your itinerary and what to check before visiting. Plan a Description: Telfair Garden is a nature park, reserve or garden in south Mauritius. Its main appeal is its green setting and nature-focused visit, making it most relevant to families, nature lovers and travellers looking for an outdoor stop. Travellers focused mainly on city-focused sightseeing may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Quick highlights: Telfair Garden: its green setting and nature-focused visit. Located south Mauritius. Best suited to families, nature lovers and travellers looking for an outdoor stop. Pair it with other south-coast stops such as Souillac or Gris Gris when they fit your route. Check current visitor information before going.
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