Aloise’s guidebook
Hikes
Hike with the best value for the effort required in my opinion
Beginning is very easy 4x4 track with a beautiful view at the half-way point
End is a little tough and may seem scary (not recommended if you have a severe fear of heights).
Push through, the tough part isn’t long, and the view is well worth the struggle!
Go early morning (at sunrise) and avoid the heat and the many tourists doing this hike!
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Le Morne trail entrance
Hike with the best value for the effort required in my opinion
Beginning is very easy 4x4 track with a beautiful view at the half-way point
End is a little tough and may seem scary (not recommended if you have a severe fear of heights).
Push through, the tough part isn’t long, and the view is well worth the struggle!
Go early morning (at sunrise) and avoid the heat and the many tourists doing this hike!
Physically challenging, yet less scary than the Le Morne climb, and you’ll cross considerably less tourists.
If you’re on limited time, I suggest Le Morne, but if you can squeeze this hike in, you won’t regret it.
I try to do this one once a week with Paisley 😊, so if you want to join let me know.
La Tourelle
Physically challenging, yet less scary than the Le Morne climb, and you’ll cross considerably less tourists.
If you’re on limited time, I suggest Le Morne, but if you can squeeze this hike in, you won’t regret it.
I try to do this one once a week with Paisley 😊, so if you want to join let me know.
7 waterfalls – my most recommended waterfall hike! It’s gorgeous.
A guide is recommended by everyone, although I’ve always done it without a guide.
Download MapsMe, and I’ll show you how to find the route.
Sept cascade
7 waterfalls – my most recommended waterfall hike! It’s gorgeous.
A guide is recommended by everyone, although I’ve always done it without a guide.
Download MapsMe, and I’ll show you how to find the route.
One of the easier hikes! Well worth the view, and it’s more inland, so you get to see some different views.
Le Pouce Mountain Peak
One of the easier hikes! Well worth the view, and it’s more inland, so you get to see some different views.
A lot of monkey climbing required to get to this view, but well worth it!
If on limited time, I would suggest 7 cascades.
Cascade 500 Pieds
A lot of monkey climbing required to get to this view, but well worth it!
If on limited time, I would suggest 7 cascades.
My favourite tourist activities
Day boat trip
Usually starts with swimming with dolphins, snorkelling, crystal rock, bbq on the island, buy a coconut pinacolada on the island – they are the best I’ve ever had!
Ask me for the phone number.
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Île aux Benitiers
Day boat trip
Usually starts with swimming with dolphins, snorkelling, crystal rock, bbq on the island, buy a coconut pinacolada on the island – they are the best I’ve ever had!
Ask me for the phone number.
1hr catamaran trip (rough sea usually), beautiful untouched island, less touristic than other islands, bbq on the beach, snorkelling from the beach.
I would suggest booking through Babacool
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Flat Island
1hr catamaran trip (rough sea usually), beautiful untouched island, less touristic than other islands, bbq on the beach, snorkelling from the beach.
I would suggest booking through Babacool
Quad through sugar cane fields, to arrive at Pont Natural (natural rock like bridge), it’s fun and you get to see a part of the island that’s not easy to see on your own.
Big Foot Adventure
Quad through sugar cane fields, to arrive at Pont Natural (natural rock like bridge), it’s fun and you get to see a part of the island that’s not easy to see on your own.
Local wine made from litchis - natually sweet and refreshing.
Visit the winery and have lunch at the restaurant. This is close to the Hindu statues (which is worth visiting if you’re doing this). 7 cascades is also close by.
Takamaka Boutique Winery
Local wine made from litchis - natually sweet and refreshing.
Visit the winery and have lunch at the restaurant. This is close to the Hindu statues (which is worth visiting if you’re doing this). 7 cascades is also close by.
South Coast Drive and Explore
Drive from Tamarin to Gris-Gris
• Stop at the Maconde viewpoint
• Stop at Rochester Falls (cute waterfall)
• Saint Aubin rhum tasting, vanilla plantation,
• Gris gris beach
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Maconde rock
B9South Coast Drive and Explore
Drive from Tamarin to Gris-Gris
• Stop at the Maconde viewpoint
• Stop at Rochester Falls (cute waterfall)
• Saint Aubin rhum tasting, vanilla plantation,
• Gris gris beach
Visit the Port Louis Market
Spot the street art
Visit Caudan Waterfront
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Port Louis
Visit the Port Louis Market
Spot the street art
Visit Caudan Waterfront
Visit the Mahebourg market on Mondays, and walk around the old town of Mauritius.
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Mahébourg Waterfront
Visit the Mahebourg market on Mondays, and walk around the old town of Mauritius.
Saint Aubin
Rhum tasting, restaurant and vanilla plantation
Great to book a day pass with Otentic.
You can enjoy kayaking, biking, hiking in the surrounding area. But the Mauritian food here is arguably the best I’ve had.
Otentic Eco Tent Experience
Great to book a day pass with Otentic.
You can enjoy kayaking, biking, hiking in the surrounding area. But the Mauritian food here is arguably the best I’ve had.
Bois Cheri Theefabriek
Bois Cheri RoadRhum tasting in a beautiful setting. An amazing restaurant to have lunch at as well.
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Rhumerie de Chamarel Restaurant & Rum Distillery
Rhum tasting in a beautiful setting. An amazing restaurant to have lunch at as well.
Beaches
Great for sunsets (quiet beach closest to home)
Cocktails at The Bay restaurant (make a reservation for sundowners/dinner)
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Openbaar strand La Preneuse
Great for sunsets (quiet beach closest to home)
Cocktails at The Bay restaurant (make a reservation for sundowners/dinner)
Le Morne Openbaar Strand
Great for sunsets (vibey, touristic beach)
Again...great for sunsets (vibey, busy, touristic beach)
Many street food stalls on the beach and restaurants on the coastal road.
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Flic En Flac Beach
Again...great for sunsets (vibey, busy, touristic beach)
Many street food stalls on the beach and restaurants on the coastal road.
Personally my favorite beach on the East Coast. Great for snorkeling.
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Pointe d'Esny
Personally my favorite beach on the East Coast. Great for snorkeling.
Mont Choisy Beach
Beach in the North Coast
Grand Bay
Beach in the North Coast
Adventure Activities
Recommended for beginners that want to give surfing a go, easy fun waves in Tamarin Bay!
You can rent a surf board or take a lesson with the surf school at Tamarin Bay.
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Tamarin Bay Surf School
Recommended for beginners that want to give surfing a go, easy fun waves in Tamarin Bay!
You can rent a surf board or take a lesson with the surf school at Tamarin Bay.
Surf at Ti Reef in Le Morne (my intermediate surfer recommendation)
Le Morne Surf Kitesurf Trips - La Gaulette
Surf at Ti Reef in Le Morne (my intermediate surfer recommendation)
If you're up to it, kitesurfing in Le Morne is a great adrenaline rush. Le Morne Kite Lagoon is a great beginner spot - it’s shallow enough stand up and walk, there are no waves, and the on shore wind makes it very safe. Beware, you might just like it so much that it becomes your new favourite hobby!
Kite Lagoon Vibes Mauritius
If you're up to it, kitesurfing in Le Morne is a great adrenaline rush. Le Morne Kite Lagoon is a great beginner spot - it’s shallow enough stand up and walk, there are no waves, and the on shore wind makes it very safe. Beware, you might just like it so much that it becomes your new favourite hobby!
Diving with Villa Caroline.
They offer great discovery dives and PADI certified dive courses.
Villas Caroline - Hotel île Maurice
Coastal RoadDiving with Villa Caroline.
They offer great discovery dives and PADI certified dive courses.
Street Food
Roti AKA Vinoda
Ajay Snack
Monseigneur Leen AvenueLa Kaz A Roti
Breakfast/ Brunch
Great for breakfast (<11am), also a very cute local artisan shop here called My Popup Store, with very nice clothing and non-cliché souvenirs.
Vanilla Café Restaurant
Royal RoadGreat for breakfast (<11am), also a very cute local artisan shop here called My Popup Store, with very nice clothing and non-cliché souvenirs.
NOMAD
South African, but objectively VERY good 😉
Bakery selling great croissants, pain a chocolat, bread, sandwiches and pastries. Their croissant aux amandes is my personal favourite!
La Kaz A Pain
Bakery selling great croissants, pain a chocolat, bread, sandwiches and pastries. Their croissant aux amandes is my personal favourite!
Lunch
D&B Bagels
Biltong food truck @ Biltong .mu Food Emporium – South African street food (subjectively very good).
Biltong.mu Food Emporium
Biltong food truck @ Biltong .mu Food Emporium – South African street food (subjectively very good).
Le Bougainville Restaurant