Mauritius
For those who want to enjoy great weather, amazing beaches, beautiful nature and want it all within a close range, Mauritius is the place to be. It’s a small diverse island so you can visit a lot within a short time frame. And Mauritius has no poisonous or dangerous animals, so no worries when you’re walking around in the rainforest!
What To Do
Where To Stay
Accommodation In Flic & Flac
Very spacious appartment. The beach and restaurants are within walking distance.
The price is €49 per night.
Click here for the Airbnb.
Accommodation In Trou-aux-Biches
Affordable accommodation within walking distance of the beach and restaurants.
The price is between €21 and €30 per night, depending on when you book.
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How To Get Around
When I was on Mauritius I only used taxis from this company: http://www.taxismauritius.com/
They are a reliable company and the communication was fast and easy so I can recommend them.
To get an idea of the costs I made using the taxi, check out this.
If you want complete freedom than renting a car is the best option. But do keep in mind that they drive on the left side of the road in Mauritius.
Mauritius also has a good bus network. It’s a cheap way to explore the island.
On this website you can find more information about the bus schedules. https://www.mauritius-buses.com/
Costs
Accommodation:
Budget: €25-€35 per night
Midrange: €35-€45 per night
Luxury: €45+ per night
Restaurants:
This will range between €8 and €20. Expect to tip around 10%/15%.
Transportation:
I only used taxi’s during my trip here. Here is a list of the costs I made using taxi’s:
- Taxi airport to Flic & Flac retour: €70 – Time: 1 hour. 45km.
- Taxi Flic & Flac – Black River Gorges National Park retour: €70 – Time: 50 minutes. 30km.
The driver waited for me while I did the 3/4 hour hike through the park. - Taxi Flic & Flac to Eau Bleu waterfalls retour: €70 – Time: 55 minutes. 36km.
- Taxi from Flic & Flac to Trou-aux-Biches: €35 – Time: 55 minutes. 44km.
What I spent on my trips:
Trip – 9 days
- Plane ticket: €864
- Transportation: €245
(I only used taxi’s) - Accommodations: €182
- ATM (for food and drinks): €188
I went out for dinner every evening.
Total: €1479
Practical Information
Language: English, French
Currency: Mauritian Rupee
Travel documents: Passport, All-in-one Travel Form.
Water: Not drinkable
Electricity: 230 volt
Best time to travel: May till November. These months have the least rainfall. December till April is the rainy season, and there is a chance of cyclones.