5 Different Mauritius Nature Activities to Enjoy

Mauritius is a subtropical island paradise and just a short flight from South Africa. It boasts a wide range of nature activities that you can do by yourself, with a friend or as a family. If you’re considering what to do when you’re out and about on your Mauritius holiday, then take a look at these 5 Nature Activities.

1. Gorgeous Beaches

Think silky, white sand. Glittering in the sunlight and inviting you to sink your bare feet into it. Then to stretch out on a towel and watch the waves.

If you are looking for a gorgeous sunrise over the sea then head to one of Mauritius’s East Coast beaches. Grand Gaube beach offers you the opportunity to watch fishermen come back from their overnight fishing while you enjoy the dawn. If you want a bit more solitude while you watch the sky’s changing colours, then go further south to Pointe D’Esny Beach.

Trou aux Biches Beach is on the North-West Coast. It’s one of the most spectacular and romantic places to enjoy a sunset. Add a picnic into the mix and you have the perfect setting to watch the last slice of sun dissolve into the ocean.

For a lovely long beach walk, check out Le Morne Beach. It meanders along the aqua blue sea on the one side and the Le Morne Mountains on the other. You can walk for more than 3km while you soak in the tranquillity of being enveloped by nature.

2. Garden of Eden

Explore the Sir Seewoosagur Botanic Garden, it’s close to Port-Louis and promises to be time well spent. The garden is home to plenty of weird and wonderful plants just waiting for you to discover. The palm tree collection alone has 85 different varieties and the long pond has spectacular giant water lilies. While it’s a lovely place to walk around alone, it’s highly recommended to use the services of a guide. They will give you insight into some of the plants’ fascinating medical uses and teach you about harvesting spices.

3. The 7 Shifting Sands

When you see this wonder for the first time, you’ll be forgiven if you think you’ve left earth! The Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths is a small slice of dune in the island’s South-West region. It’s where you’ll discover the wonders of seven distinct colours of sand. These red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow sands are caused by naturally occurring chemicals in the earth. Even more fascinating, is that the sands will eventually settle into colour-coded layers if you mix them up. This attraction is best viewed early in the morning.

4. Exploring Under the Sea in a Submarine

Try book this adventure for a calmer, sunny day. Take a submarine tour 32 metres below the Mauritian Ocean’s surface. You are guaranteed to be held captive by the eccentric landscape of shipwrecks and coral reefs. This is a great family activity and a fascinating introduction to the island’s marine life. You could see Moray eels, turtles, brightly-coloured fish and octopus to name just a few.

5. A Volcano Crater Lake 

Ganga Talao is also known as Grand Bassin. It is a volcano crater lake in the heart of Mauritius that rises 550m above sea level. For the island’s Hindus it’s a pilgrimage site used to meditate, chant, pray and make offerings. As such the area is dotted with statues and temples. It’s believed that the water is the same as that from the sacred River Ganges in India. You can also get up close and personal with local monkeys and walk along the lakeside while you take in stunning views.