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Mauritius·Mascarene Islands, Indian Ocean
Mauritius
Lagoons, peaks & rainbow reefs
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OverviewAt a glance
A volcanic Indian Ocean nation ringed almost entirely by coral reef, Mauritius blends jade lagoons and dramatic peaks with a Creole-Indian-French melting-pot culture. Think glassy swimming lagoons, botanical gardens and the famous “underwater waterfall” illusion.
- Best season
- May – December
- Getting there
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport (MRU) — flights via Dubai, Paris & Johannesburg
- Known for
- Reef lagoons & underwater waterfall
Signature beachesShores
Le Morne
Kite-surf at the foot of a World Heritage mountain
Trou aux Biches
Calm, shallow white sand, ideal for families
Île aux Cerfs
A resort islet on the east-coast lagoon
Things to doTo do
Underwater waterfall
Helicopter over the optical illusion off Le Morne
Chamarel & seven colours
Visit the coloured dunes and Chamarel waterfall
Lagoon snorkeling
Snorkel with tropical fish in the encircling reef lagoon
Good to knowTips
- 1The encircling reef keeps the lagoon lake-calm — ideal for first snorkels
- 2Nov–Apr is hot with cyclone risk; May–Oct is cooler and drier
- 3Drive on the left; mountain roads twist — take it slow
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