Mauritius Tour

Mauritius is an enchanting place filled with beautiful beaches, lush green mountains and is a conglomeration of various cultures and variety of cuisines. When on Mauritius Holidays, enjoy the fun-filled activities like fishing in the deep waters and have a delightful shopping experience. The classy bars offering rum, which is widely produced in Mauritius and the tropical climate, makes the island friendly for every tourist. Visit to ancient temples reflecting the cultural ethos and a tour to the floral shop factories educates the tourist when on Mauritius Vacations. The lively beaches and the personalized service make this one of the most favored tourist destination.

Mauritius is an island covering approximately 1,865 square kms with 330 kms of coastline almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs, a central plateau and impressive mountains. The central plateau rises to a level of some 600 metres marked by extinct volcanic craters, crisscrossed by rivers, streams and waterfalls.

Measurements of Mauritius:
Land: 1,850 sq km
Water: 10 sq km
Total: 1,860 sq km
Coastline: 177 km

It is situated in the South West Indian Ocean (20S/57.5E) approximately 2,000 kms from Durban, 1800 kms from Mombasa, 6,000 kms from Perth and 4700 kms from Bombay.

Islands which fall within the boundaries of Mauritius are:

  • Rodrigues
  • Agalega Islands
  • Saint Brandon

Climate

Situated near the Tropic of Capricorn, Mauritius has the advantage of a subtropical climate. The climate is fairly acceptable to everyone and the heat is never unbearable.

There are 2 seasons: summer (November to April), with an average temperature of 30°; and winter (May to September) with a variation of temperatures from 17° at night to 24° in mid-afternoon. In between, a pleasant period from September to November with temperatures between 25° and 28°  Mauritius does not suffer from a monsoon climate.

The Cyclone season generally occurs between January to March. Tropical cyclones are a common occurrence in Mauritius and tend to disrupt the weather for only about four days per year bringing a lot of rain in the region. Visitors should be prepared to spend a few days indoors during extra-heavy rains.

The sun rises at 5.00am and sets at 7.00pm in Summer and in Winter, rises at 6.00am and sets at 6.00pm.

December through March is the best time for diving, when the waters are at their clearest; June through August is best for surfing; and October through April is excellent for big game fishing, when the large predators feed close to shore.