Mauritius is a travel destination in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Port Louis. June and October are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Mauritius
Le Morne Brabant (natural) — UNESCO heritage site — dramatic basalt peninsula, kite surfing, and slavery history.
Black River Gorges (natural) — National park — ebony forests, Mauritian flying fox, pink pigeons, and waterfalls.
Port Louis (city) — Capital market hawkers, Blue Penny Museum, colonial architecture, and Caudan Waterfront.
Chamarel (natural) — Seven Coloured Earths — volcanic mound of seven naturally distinct mineral hues.
Île aux Cerfs (natural) — Lush island lagoon — white sand, clear water, and award-winning watersports.
Flic en Flac (natural) — West-coast resort beach — vibrant reef snorkelling, dolphin watching, and sundowner bars.
Pamplemousses (natural) — Royal Botanic Gardens — giant Victoria amazonica water lilies and talipot palms.
Mahébourg (city) — Historical museum, Blue Bay Marine Park, and the island's finest snorkelling reef.
Grand Baie (city) — Northern cosmopolitan hub — beach promenade, catamaran cruises, and shopping.
Rodrigues Island (natural) — Remote eco-island — endemic birds, octopus farms, and pristine uncrowded lagoon.