Things To Do
Activities in Mauritius
Safari parks, zip lines, horse riding, archery, an aquarium, skydiving — far more than beaches.
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Beyond the beach
Mauritius offers far more than its famous coastline. The island's interior hides volcanic peaks, tropical forests, sugar cane highlands, and one of Africa's most impressive safari parks. From the adrenaline of zip lining through jungle canopy to the calm of a sunrise horse ride on an empty beach — there's an activity for every kind of traveller.
Top Destinations
Featured Activity Venues
Adventure ParkCasela World of Adventures
Mauritius's largest adventure park. Safari, zip-lining, quad biking, archery, lion and cheetah encounters, zipline canyon, and a full bird park with over 1,500 birds. A full day out.
Marine LifePort Louis Aquarium
The island's leading public aquarium, home to sharks, rays, tropical reef fish, and sea turtles. Set right in the Caudan Waterfront complex. Perfect for families.
Eco AdventureDomaine de l'Étoile
A 1,500-hectare private nature reserve with quad biking, mountain biking, archery, 4x4 trails, and deer safaris through some of the most scenic highland terrain on the island.
ExtremeSkydiving Mauritius
Tandem skydiving over the most beautiful coastline in the Indian Ocean. Freefall from 10,000ft with an unmatched view of the lagoon, mountains, and sugar cane fields below.
Horse RidingHorse Riding on the Beach
Ride along empty beaches at dawn, through sugar cane fields, or into the forest. Stables at Belle Mare, Domaine du Chasseur, and Morne offer rides for all abilities.
Zip LiningZip Lining
Fly through the forest canopy above the Black River Gorges — the longest zip lines in the Indian Ocean. Multiple operators offer half-day packages including transfer.
What's on offer
All Activity Types
Quad Biking
Hiking
Archery
Mountain Biking
Cooking Classes
Chamarel Rum Tours
Cultural Tours
Sega Dance Shows
Wildlife Safaris
Scuba Diving
Parasailing
Le Morne Hiking
Black River Gorges
The island's wild interior — hiking, zip lining, and wildlife
Directory
30 Activities Listed
Archery
Archery sessions for all ages and abilities — Casela World of Adventures and Domaine de l'Etoile both run excellent range facilities with qualified instructors.
Big Game Fishing
World-class sportfishing in the deep waters off the west coast — blue marlin, yellow-fin tuna, wahoo, and mahi-mahi in the Indian Ocean.
Blue Safari Submarine
Descend 35 metres below the sea in a real submarine — coral walls, sea turtles, sharks, and shipwrecks without getting wet.
Bois Cheri Tea Estate Tour
Tour the oldest tea plantation in Mauritius — the rolling highlands of Bois Cheri have produced tea since 1892. Museum, guided tour, and tasting included.
Casela World of Adventures
Mauritius's largest adventure park — safari, zip-lining, quad biking, archery, lion and cheetah encounters, and a bird park with over 1,500 species.
Catamaran Day Trip
Full-day sailing excursions around the island — snorkelling at coral reefs, island hopping, and a Creole seafood lunch on board.
Chamarel 7-Coloured Earths
A geological wonder unique to Mauritius — sand dunes of seven distinct colours created by volcanic rock weathering. Adjacent Chamarel waterfall is the island's highest.
Creole Cooking Class
Learn to cook authentic Mauritian Creole cuisine — dholl puri, rougaille, briani, alouda, and coconut chutney in a local home kitchen or resort cooking school.
Dolphin Watching at Tamarin Bay
Early morning boat trips from Tamarin Bay to swim with wild spinner dolphins in their natural habitat — the most popular wildlife experience in Mauritius.
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
See the coral reef and tropical fish without getting wet — glass-bottom boat tours run from most beach areas around the island.
Golf in Mauritius
Championship golf on one of the finest collections of courses in the Indian Ocean — Le Touessrok Ile aux Cerfs, Anahita, Heritage, and Tamarina are among the best in Africa.
Helicopter Tour of Mauritius
See Mauritius from the air — the lagoon, mountains, waterfalls, and sugar cane fields in a 15 to 60 minute scenic helicopter flight.
Horse Riding on the Beach
Ride along empty beaches and through sugar cane fields at dawn. Stables at Belle Mare, Domaine du Chasseur, and Le Morne for all abilities.
Ile aux Cerfs Day Trip
The most popular day trip in Mauritius — a private island off the east coast with perfect white sand, clear water, water sports, and beachside Creole food.
Jet Ski
Ride the lagoon on a jet ski — available at water sports centres across the island with guided tours along the coastline.
Kayaking
Paddle the crystal-clear lagoon by kayak — single and double kayaks available for hire at beach hotels across the island. Guided eco tours in the mangroves also available.
Mountain Biking
Trail riding through the highland forests and cane fields of Mauritius — guided routes at Domaine de l'Etoile, the Black River Gorges, and across the Moka highlands.
Port Louis Aquarium
The island's leading public aquarium at Caudan Waterfront — sharks, rays, sea turtles, and tropical reef fish in an easy family half-day.
Port Louis Cultural Walking Tour
Walk the layers of Mauritian history through the streets of Port Louis — the Caudan waterfront, Chinatown, the Central Market, Company Garden, and the colonial waterfront.
Quad Biking in the Mauritian Highlands
Guided quad bike tours through sugar cane fields, eucalyptus forests, and highland trails with panoramic views over the central plateau and both coasts.
Rhumerie de Chamarel Distillery Tour
Tour the island's most celebrated rum distillery in the hills of Chamarel — see the full production process and taste award-winning agricole rums.
Sea Turtle Snorkel
Snorkel alongside wild sea turtles in the warm waters of the south-east coast — a magical and increasingly common experience in Mauritius.
Seawalker Underwater Walk
Walk on the seabed 3 to 4 metres underwater wearing a helmet — no swimming ability required. Feed tropical fish by hand at the coral reef.
Sega Dance Show
Experience the rhythmic soul of Mauritius — the sega is the island's national dance, performed around a beach fire with ravane drums, maravanne and triangle.
Skydiving Mauritius
Tandem skydiving from 10,000ft over the Indian Ocean — freefall above the lagoon, mountains, and sugar cane fields with breathtaking views.
Snorkelling in Blue Bay Marine Park
Mauritius's finest snorkelling reef — Blue Bay Marine Park protects 38 species of coral and 72 fish species in a sheltered lagoon on the south-east coast.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Explore the calm Mauritian lagoon by stand-up paddleboard — lessons and equipment hire available at beach hotels and water sports centres island-wide.
Wakeboarding and Water Skiing
Cable parks and boat-tow wakeboarding across the island — from beginner sessions to full cable park facilities at Grand Baie and Flic en Flac.
Whale Watching in South Mauritius
Seasonal boat trips from the south coast to watch humpback and sperm whales in the deep water channel south of Mauritius — one of the Indian Ocean's best whale watching locations.
Zip-Lining at Casela Nature Parks
Eight zip lines over the Black River Gorges at Casela Nature Parks, reaching speeds of 70 km/h and dropping 270 metres with spectacular views over the gorge and the Indian Ocean.
Adventure
Casela World of Adventures
Casela is the centrepiece of adventure tourism in Mauritius. Set across 25 hectares of parkland near Cascavelle in the west of the island, it combines a full wildlife park with an extensive adventure activity programme.
Activities include zip lining (the longest lines on the island), quad biking through savannah terrain, archery, segway tours, rock climbing walls, and the famous lion and cheetah interaction programmes. The bird park houses over 1,500 birds from 150 species — one of the largest collections in the Indian Ocean.
Allow a full day. Combination tickets covering multiple activities are available. Transfer from major hotels can be arranged directly.
Culture & Taste
Rum, Food & Culture
Mauritius has produced rum since the 17th century. The Chamarel Distillery in the island's coloured earth region offers guided tours through the production process — from sugar cane fields to the barrel room — with generous tasting flights included. Rhumerie de Chamarel and St Aubin Estate are the most popular.
Cooking classes are available across the island — from market tours and street food sessions in Port Louis to private villa cooking experiences in Grand Baie. Learning to cook Mauritian food (dholl puri, rougaille, biryani) is one of the best ways to understand the island's multicultural heritage.
Sega dance shows at beach venues bring the island's African-rooted music tradition to life. Most resorts offer weekly shows, but village performances are more authentic.
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