Community
Communities & Clubs
in Mauritius
Expat groups, social clubs, sports associations and volunteering opportunities.
You will find your people here
A welcoming island
One of the most common things expats say about Mauritius is how welcoming the community is. Whether you are looking for a running club, a book group, a sailing association or just people who understand what it means to build a new life on an island — you will find your people here.
Expat Communities
- —Facebook: Expats in Mauritius (large, active group)
- —Facebook: British Expats Mauritius
- —InterNations Mauritius — regular social events
- —Alliance Française — for French speakers and Francophiles
Sports Clubs
- —Hash House Harriers — weekly runs, rotating locations
- —Mauritius Yacht Club — sailing and social events
- —Golf clubs (Heritage, Paradis, Anahita, Tamarina)
- —Vélo Loisir — cycling club
- —Mauritius Rugby Union
- —Tennis associations across the island
Cultural
- —Theatre Gymkhana — theatre and arts
- —Alliance Française — French language, cinema, events
- —British High Commission cultural events
- —Mauritius Arts Council exhibitions
Volunteering
- —Mauritian Wildlife Foundation — conservation, Île aux Aigrettes
- —PAWS Mauritius — animal rescue and adoption
- —Médecins Sans Frontières Mauritius chapter
- —Local school and community volunteering
Religious Communities
- —St Louis Cathedral (Catholic) — Port Louis
- —St James Cathedral (Anglican) — Port Louis
- —Various Hindu temples welcoming visitors
- —Mosques across the island
Directory coming soon
We are building our directory of clubs and organisations. In the meantime, start with the Facebook groups and community guides above.
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