Casela World of Adventures
Wildlife and activity park on the west coast, with walking safaris, animals including big cats and giraffes, and zip lines. A popular option for families on a day out.
Flic en Flac
Sunset views, calm water and good diving mark this long west-coast beach, close to many resorts.
Attractive locations
Tamarind Falls
Series of waterfalls in the forested interior above the west coast. Reaching the best views usually means a guided walk through forest, and the water drops into pools set among tropical greenery.
Baie du Tamarin
Wide bay on the west coast known for its surf breaks and for dolphin-watching trips from the village. Local salt pans lie nearby, and the water is often rough outside the calm season.
La Preneuse
Beach on the west coast south of Flic en Flac, with views over the Indian Ocean and good sunsets. A quieter stretch than the busier beach towns, and suitable for a walk or swim.
Trois Mamelles
Mountain with three rounded peaks rising above the west coast. Hikes lead to the ridge, giving wide views over the Tamarin area and the sea. Paths can be steep and slippery after rain.
Airports
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport MRU
It is about 37 km in a straight line from Flic en Flac.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Mauritius page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan27.1 °C126 mm
- Feb27.3 °C113 mm
- Mar26.9 °C124 mm
- Apr26.1 °C79 mm
- May24.7 °C47 mm
- Jun23.2 °C32 mm
- Jul22.4 °C28 mm
- Aug22.2 °C26 mm
- Sep22.6 °C29 mm
- Oct23.5 °C31 mm
- Nov24.9 °C34 mm
- Dec26.4 °C48 mm
Driest months: Jul, Aug, Sep. Wettest months: Jan, Feb, Mar.
Costs
Prices here are about 39% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
999 for police, ambulance and fire (112 also works).
local government
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA)
Helps with: Mauritius' tourism promotion authority. Contact its Port Louis head office for visitor information. Its page also lists offices at the airport and on Rodrigues.
Who qualifies: Anyone travelling in Mauritius or planning a trip there.
Phone: +230 203 1900
Email: mtpa@intnet.mu
Address: 4-5th Floor, Victoria House, St Louis Street, Port Louis 11302, Republic of Mauritius
local government
Mauritius Police Force
Helps with: The national police force. Its website lists 999 as the emergency line and shows a Tourism Police unit, for which it gives no separate contact details.
Who qualifies: Anyone in Mauritius, including visitors, who needs the police.
Phone: 999
ngo
Mauritius Red Cross Society
Helps with: The national Red Cross society of Mauritius. Phone its head office on weekdays, 8h30 to 17h00 according to its website, for its humanitarian services and information.
Who qualifies: People in Mauritius who need its humanitarian or first aid services.
Phone: +230 670 0276
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mauritius
Helps with: The UN migration agency. In Mauritius it supports the government on migration, counter-trafficking referral systems, return and reintegration, and ethical recruitment.
Who qualifies: Migrants, returnees and people at risk of trafficking. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +230 2104250
Email: iommauritius@iom.int
Address: 12th Floor, Atalian Tower, 57 Labourdonnais Street, Port Louis, Mauritius