Guides

Written by people who live here.

Practical guides for planning a Mauritius trip. No brochure filler — the stuff you actually need.

• Planning6 min

  When to visit Mauritius

  Month-by-month: winds, temperatures, cyclone risk, best time for hiking versus sailing, and when to avoid.

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• Planning4 min

  What to actually pack

  Reef-safe sunscreen, trail shoes, a warm layer for the highlands. The short list from someone who lives here.

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• Transport5 min

  Getting around without renting a car

  Buses, taxis, driver-guides. What actually works and how much it costs. When renting a car is worth it.

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• Places8 min

  Beyond the beaches

  The interior — sugar cane roads, the Bassin Blanc crater, tea in Bois Chéri, the abandoned rail line. A different island.

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