Mauritius Is an Island nation located in the Indian Ocean on the South West part on the African continent. The country is adjacent to the Madagascar Island.

This country known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. It’s mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox.

It’s Capital city Port Louis has several sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house and 18th century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens.

If you are looking for the best places to have something to do while you are in Mauritius, Check the list below and enjoy your tour.

Top 10 Places With Things To Do In Mauritius

1- Ile aux Cerfs
It is a privately owned Island located on the Est Coast of Mauritius in the Flacq District.  It is a Leisure Island lies off Trou d’Eau Douce in the largest lagoon of Mauritius which offer a beautiful views of the natural environment.

The Island is popular for beach restaurants, an adventure park, a wide array of water sports and an 18-hole golf course as well as untouched tranquil beaches.

2- SSR Botanic Garden
The place is known as Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden  and abbreviated as SSRBG. The garden takes an area of about 37.5 hectares which includes various attractions like flora and fauna of both terrestrial and aquatic origins.

The garden was established in 1736 during the French colonial era by the French Governor, Mahé de Labourdonnais who chose to set up his domain around the present Main Gate of the garden.

This garden was created by French Intendant Pierre Poivre and in 1767 he introduced vegetables, fruits, flowers and spices from all over the world. It is the oldest Botanic Garden of the southern hemisphere.

3- Les 7 Cascades
It is a very nice and beautiful waterfall in Mauritius with gorgeous walk through incredible scenery, with the opportunity to swim in gorgeous pools.

Although it is possible to walk this without a guide, But it’s better to hire a guide who will took any and all stress about the path/route right out of it.

You will need a reasonable level of fitness to do this walk and need to be able to navigate some steep sections, whilst holding on to roots and tree branches.

The place has Waterfalls, amazing views, gorgeous pools, fish and natural beauty from different trees and rocks.

4- La Vanille Nature Park
Is an stunning park of lush tropical vegetation which took about 3.5 hectares. Visitors here can enjoy the unique experience of walking through the largest group of captive-bred giant Aldabra tortoises in the world.

The Park has more than 1000 tortoises in the park, 2000 Nile Crocodiles and many other animals such as monkeys, iguanas, bats, deer, geckos, eels, wild boaretc.

Visitors als has an opportunity to visit an Insectarium with more than 23,000 specimens, an aquarium and fossil museum. The Park has a Guide who will lead you to a petting farm and pony rides.

5- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
It is a wonderful destination whose geology is a beautiful work of art, complemented by a perfect harmony of colors. You can experience call to adventure, right in the heart of Chamarel’s exotic world every day early in the morning.

Walk through the winding roads of its wild mountains, Then follow the long path lined with coffee trees and vetivers.

The place provides a unique opportunity to discover millions of years of history. When you visit here, Your mind will be connected with nature in an enjoyable, entertaining, and enlightening manner through geology, education and conservation.

The place provide an opportunity to gain knowledge on the origins of Mauritius and its formation. Most of the visitors here gets an education on geological products and services that promote lifelong learning.

6- L’Aventure Du Sucre
It is located not far from the Botanical Garden of Pamplemousse, a bougainvillea and coconut trees alley, a pond lined with lush nature. in this stunning tropical setting stands the massive renovated sugar mill which is one of the most spectacular attraction of the island!

The tour begins with sound of the jungle and of the waves of the ocean in the huge factory, with its gigantic machinery decked with a thousand lights: giant screens, movies, a barge floating and the sudden whistle of a railway engine.

Experience an interactive and entertaining journey into the heart of Mauritius: its history closely linked to sugarcane, the secrets of sugar processing and the famous co-products of sugarcane (rum, electricity , natural fertilizers).

7- Chamarel Waterfalls
It is the tallest single-drop waterfall in Mauritius which is about 100m high, the Chamarel Waterfall is a striking piece of nature standing amid dense vegetation.

Fed by the waters of three distinct streams pouring into Saint Denis River, it has a powerful rush with a peak flow rate in excess of 40,000 m³ per minute.

Overhanging the ledge of a basalt cliff, the Chamarel Waterfall splashes into an oval pool before flowing down a 6km tropical-forest-fringed canyon to Baie du Cap.

The sight not only floods the senses with freshness but it is also a spectacular showcase of millions of years of volcanic activity. The dramatic landscape if formed by lavas of two different ages.

8- Flic En Flac Beach
It is a very long sandy beach with clear water which is perfect for swimming, The beach has no waves as the island is protected by coral reefs.

Some food tracks providing relatively cheap take away meals. Restaurants at the other side of the road. Very nice and pleasant place.

This beach can be separated into two areas which are the northern and the coast road. The Northern zone is half a public beach with 25 metre deep woods between it and the coast road which has Plenty of car parking and small snack stalls for food and soft drinks.

The beach has a nice stretch of white sand and azure blue sea. There is no sunbeds at the beach and you should come with your own towels, rush mats or chairs.

2 Kilometres South of the Beach there are 4 stars and 5 stars Hotels where the Beach could be cleaned where you could get bit wider sand in parts and are a lovely picturesque stretch. Here there is a plenty of Sunbeds at the beach.

9- Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
It is a small island situated in the Mahebourg Bay located about 850 m off the south-east coast of Mauritius. The Ile aux Aigrettes is made up of coralline limestone which is different from the main land which is made up of Volcanic rocks.

The Island is characterized with the last remnants of dry coastal forest, once found around most of Mauritius. Although it is a beautiful place But Ile aux Aigrettes was affected by tree logging and land clearance.

The Island is full of Flra and Fauna as well as Rainforest which is the Biggest attraction in this place.

10- Mont Choisy Beach
It is a Beautiful white sandy beach with turquoise water. It’s water is clean , warm , ideal with small kids. When you visit here you will enjoy unforgettable experiences.

The Beach has no resort or tourist trap and it is characterized with Plenty of trees in case you want to avoid direct sunlight.