The Best Time To Visit

With landscape worthy of a postcard, Mauritius deserves the name Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Its volcanic terrain and its natural beaches protected by coral reefs are a major asset in the eyes of tourists. Being located in the southern hemisphere, there are only two seasons in Mauritius: the summer which lasts from November to April is the season hottest and most humid with temperatures ranging from 28 ° C to 35 ° C for the day. The winter lasts from June to September, bring less rain and mild temperatures. Some regions of the island have their own climate, but overall the island enjoys a mild climate all year round, with water temperature fluctuates between 23 ° C and 28 ° C. However, there are periods or not the practice of some sports, surfing, for example, is most common to the months of June to August and diving is recommended between the months of December and March. Mauritius enjoys a tropical climate, moderately hot and humid throughout the year. The hottest periods and rainfall are between December and April, the month also saw the emergence of cyclones. The south and south-east receiving twice as much rain as the rest of the island. The best time to visit is from April to November and temperatures are mild and humidity less abundant.

Despite its small size, Mauritius offers a wide range of activities which are mainly resorts. Diving has become second nature for Mauritius and there is for all levels. With the clarity of the seawater, you will see many fish that the leopard moray eel, fish flute or the clown fish. The main sites are located north, west and southwest of the island with places like Needle Hole Pass or Belle Mare. Other activities are usually offered by hotels and are distinguished including waterskiing, sailing cruises and boat famous glass bottom that can see the bottom of the ocean without getting wet. The hiking tours you will discover the fauna and flora of the island. The dodo, the animal that became the symbol of Mauritius has unfortunately disappeared from the time the Netherlands have started to conquer the island. Same fate for giant tortoises and certain species of plants have disappeared in favor of fields of sugar cane. The animals found on site are generally the Seychelles and Madagascar. To tell his story, many museums have been established across the island whose most famous museum of sugar cane, the textile museum and that of the ruined mill which is also its unique gallery of Art. Shopping is also one of the things that made the reputation of Mauritius. Major brands such as Hugo Boss have set up manufacturing facilities locally to reduce the cost of labor. The fans will appreciate models of boat models which achieve perfect surprise many. After the tour of Port Louis and its market, go take a look at the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden you will find the giant water lilies or the old-old banyan two hundred years. As for night birds, they have ample choice among many Caudan casinos, discos, cinemas and theaters open almost every day.

Compared to other Mascarene islands, the cost of living in Mauritius is relatively reasonable. Of course the budget would depend on the type of accommodation and travel as we wish to do. For lodging, we can choose between hotels, entry-level, middle class and luxury hotels are also numerous on the island. As for restaurants, menus are also very varied in small restaurants or chic restaurants. Less demanding will be satisfied with a sandwich and a bottle of water. A very important rule to know when staying in Mauritius, is that prices are always debatable. Do not hesitate to bargain for discounts that can reach 30% of the initial price.

No particular vaccine is to be done before going there because Mauritius has health facilities that meet international standards and care are of excellent quality for relatively reasonable prices. Tropical diseases are virtually there but it must still be wary of mosquitoes emerging from the dark. It must also protect themselves from the sun, because although it is often covered by clouds, its effect is not negligible. Security is also very well secured by the security forces but isolated areas should be avoided because very prone to attacks and robberies. The hurricane season extends from mid-December to mid-April should be avoided if we want to make the most of his stay.

The island offers a wide selection of ways to travel, do not forget that as a former British colony, the conduct is left. The road network is in fair condition and speeds are limited to 40km / h in town and 80km / h outside urban areas. When renting, it is better to turn to specialized companies and ensure that the vehicle has insurance. Do not hesitate to take taxis for short trips and buses for longer because their prices are relatively low. Unfortunately, there is only one domestic airline that connects to the Mauritius island of Rodrigues.