14 Things to Do in Mauritius

A UNESCO-listed peninsula with turquoise lagoon and the famous 'underwater waterfall' illusion visible from above.

An optical illusion created by sand cascading off an underwater ledge — best seen from a helicopter or plane.

Seven naturally coloured dunes of different geological hues — red, violet, blue, and more, never mixing.

Mauritius's most lively beach resort area — water sports, boat trips, restaurants, and shopping.

The best snorkelling in Mauritius — a protected marine park with exceptional coral cover and diversity.

Mauritius's largest national park — waterfalls, endemic birds, and the island's wild interior.

A UNESCO peninsula with world-famous beaches and the remarkable underwater waterfall illusion.

Seven coloured earths, a rum distillery, and a 100m waterfall — Mauritius's most scenic inland destination.

Swim with wild spinner dolphins in the open ocean off Tamarin Bay — an extraordinary encounter.

Le Morne is a world-famous windsurfing and kitesurfing destination — hosted world championship events.

One of the oldest botanical gardens in the southern hemisphere — giant water lilies and endemic palm trees.

UNESCO World Heritage site — the colonial-era immigration depot where Indian indentured labourers first arrived.

The most spectacular way to see Mauritius — the underwater waterfall illusion is best viewed from above.

Mauritius's largest nature park — zip-lining, quad biking, and walking safaris with zebras and cheetahs.