Although it’s technically winter in Mauritius, June is still pleasantly warm, with day time temperatures of 24C and not much rain.
June is low season in Mauritius and you can find discounted prices at some hotels and resorts. It’s a great month to visit the island if you’re a kite surfer or surfer because of the ideal wind conditions.
Climate August is one of the driest months in Mauritius. Combined with mild temperatures, the lack of rain this month means it’s a perfect time to travel if you want sunny days without intense heat. Nights are cool, so bring along some warmer clothing for evenings. Highlights of the month/disadvantage + advantages It’s best to stay on the west or north coast in August where the…
Mauritius is surrounded by coral reefs which teem with more than 400 marine species, including pinner and bottlenose dolphins, a variety of shark species (although these are rarely venture beyond the reefs and into the lagoon around the island that people swim in), sperm and humpback whales, colourful tropical fish and deep-sea fish such as tuna and marlin. On land, the fruit bat is…
Climate May sees a big decrease in rainfall and humidity, and a slight drop in temperatures (although with an average minimum of 19C, it’s far from chilly). Highlights of the month/disadvantage + advantages May is an excellent month to visit Mauritius as it’s not busy, the temperatures are mild and there’s not much rain. It’s low season, which means that you may be able to…
While Mauritius is known as a romantic destination for honeymooners and a great family holiday destination, the island is also perfect for solo travellers: it’s safe, easy to travel around and offers a lot of activities that you could do on your own, with a guide or instructor or join up with a group to do. Highlights include scuba diving, snorkelling, hiking in Black River Gorges…
Lying inland in the mountains of the southwest of the island, Grand Bassin, or Ganga Talao, is a crater lake sacred to Hindus, who believe that it was formed when Shiva spilt drops of water from the Ganges River in India. The largest natural lake in Mauritius, Grand Bassin is surrounded by candy-coloured statues of gods and Hindu temples. During Maha Shivaratri, which takes place at the…
Mark Twain once said: “You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven was copied after Mauritius.” This paradise on Earth is the kind of tropical island fantasies are made of: powdery icing-sugar white sandy beaches shaded by swaying palm trees, crystal-clear turquoise ocean, year-round sunshine, lush forests and volcanic mountain backdrops – and some of…
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