Family holidays in Mauritius
Taking the family on holiday to Mauritius? Kids and beaches are best mates, so start with a swim, snorkel or dive at sheltered Trou aux Biches. Then walk on the wild side with a trip to a Mauritius' nature reserves like Ile aux Aigrettes or La Vanille. Spot dolphins off Mauritius' west coast for a real family holiday treat.
Mauritius family holidays: attractions
Gather the troops and head south of Port Louis to Domaine Les Pailles on your family holiday to Mauritius for horse-drawn carriages, a miniature railway and kids' playground. Don't miss the spine-tingling feeding time at La Vanille crocodile reserve on Mauritius family holidays. Kids and adults alike will love slipping down chutes and slides at Belle Mare's Waterpark on family holidays in Mauritius.
Mauritius family holidays: outdoors
Swim with your water babies in safe calm seas at Pereybère or sheltered Trou aux Biches in north Mauritius on family holidays. Get to know the local sea life at nearby Mauritius Aquarium. Kids will be amazed by the enormous Amazonian water lilies at Pamplemousses' botanical gardens and by the beautiful phenomenon of multicoloured earth at Chamarel. Play safaris on the west coast at Casela Nature Park, where big cats, monkeys and giant tortoises are sure to keep everyone entertained on your Mauritius family holiday.
Mauritius family holidays: day trips
Pack a picnic and take a relaxing day cruise to Ile aux Cerfs island on your Mauritius family holiday. Head to inland Mauritius and experience the traditional Mauritian atmosphere of picturesque towns like Curepipe, Rose Hill and Moka. Older children will love the colourful textile shops and kids of all ages will enjoy a visit to Eureka, an 1830s Creole mansion, for a glimpse into inland Mauritius' colonial past.
Fast Facts - Mauritius
- Language
- English, Mauritian, Creole, French
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee. Travellers' cheques and credit cards are accepted at all hotels and resorts
- GMT
- GMT +4
- Electricity
- 230V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin and two-pin plugs are standard
Important information
- Please note that you won't be able to make changes to your hotel or car booking. If you want to change your booking you will have to cancel your current booking and make a new booking. This can be done on ba.com.
- We cannot guarantee that the same hotel room or car rental option will still be available if you have to cancel and make a new booking.
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