Before you travel
Mauritius is consistently classified as one of the safest countries to visit in Africa. Even so, check your government’s latest official travel advice — these are direct links to the authorities that issue them.
Advisory ratings can change at any time. The links above always show the most recent guidance from the issuing authority.
The journal
Practical guides written by locals — what to pack, where to eat, when to come.
How airport transfers work in Mauritius — flat-rate private fares from SSR airport, drive times to every region, and how to pre-book a meet-and-greet driver.
A real submarine dive to 35m off Trou aux Biches — see coral, reef fish and the Star Hope wreck without getting…
Mauritius is a world-class big-game fishing spot — marlin, tuna, wahoo and dorado minutes from shore. Best seasons, what you can catch,…
Abseil waterfalls and zipline the gorge at the 7 Cascades (Tamarind Falls). What canyoning in Mauritius involves, who can do it, when…
Compare the best catamaran cruises in Mauritius by region — north-east mangroves, south-east Île aux Cerfs and south-west Crystal Rock — plus…
Where and when to see wild dolphins on Mauritius' west coast at Tamarin and Rivière Noire — how to do it responsibly,…
A practical 7-day Mauritius itinerary from a local operator — south-east lagoon, the wild south, west-coast dolphins and the north, with transfers…
White Shell Tours
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