Why you should drive a car in Mauritius

Mark Twain said it all: “Mauritius was made first, and then heaven and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.”

Mauritius, so far away, yet so much at home… Mauritius, a sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, will fascinate you. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so charming that the scene is set for an unforgettable holiday.

Here, you have the opportunity to experience unparalleled luxury: a level of refinement that is head and shoulders above that on offer in other tropical holiday destinations. Here, you will discover the true meaning of ‘beauty’ – & ‘paradise’ that will compel you to return to Mauritius’ shores time and again.

Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius was founded by the French Governor Mahé de Labourdonnais and is the biggest city with the largest number of inhabitants.

Mauritius is divided into ten districts. Nine of them located on the main island and the 10th island is Rodrigues and is located at about 550 kilometres to the North-East of Mauritius. An island with 4 towns namely Beau Bassin –Rose Hill, Curepipe, Quatre Borne and Vacoas-Phoenix and 130 villages.

Below are few of the reasons for visiting and driving around the island: Big game fishing, Diving, Dolphin watching, Kite surf,Sea Excursion, Seakart, Under the sea walk, Adventure parks, Golf, Quads, Bikes, Drives, Nature Treks, SPA & Wellness centres, Arts & Crafts markets, and various place of interests.

 

Places of interest:

  • Le Morne
  • Pamplemousses garden
  • Mahebourg Musuem
  • Marie Reine De La Paix
  • Vallee Des Ferney
  • Aquarium
  • Domaine Des Labourdonnais
  • Domaine Des L’Etoile
  • Crocodile Park
  • Chamarel
  • Grand Bassin
  • Red Roof Church
  • Black River Gorges
  • Chamarel Waterfall
  • Le Souffleur
  • Ile Aux Benitiers
  • Ile aux Cerfs
  • Albion Light House
  • La Preneuse
  • Casela
  • Caudan Waterfront
  • Bagatelle Shopping Mall
  • Trou aux Cerfs
  • Rochester Falls
  • Mare aux Vacoas

The above list is inexhaustive. We have other ideas to help you discover the flora and fauna of the island and the traditional and historical facets of the island.

Drop us an email and our team will be happy to assist with your request.

Things good to know on Mauritius – Tips & Advice for a well planned holiday.

  • Driving on the left hand side and all road sign posts are as per international standards and priority is always for vehicle coming from the right.
  • Wearing of seat belts is mandatory
  • Emergency contact Numbers are as follows:
  1. Police: 112/999
  2. SAMU: 114
  3. Fire Services: 115
  4. Coastguards: 212 2747
  5. Central Police: 208 1212
  6. Tourism Police: 213 1740
  7. Crime Prevention: 148
  8. CEB (Electricity): 130
  9. CWA (Water): 170
  • Information contact Numbers are as follows:
  1. Meteorological services: 686 1031
  2. Telephone directory: 150
  3. Tourist info: 152
  4. Flight info: 89 65
  5. Road Traffic: 203 12 51
  • Driving in Peak hours in the City : 7.00 a.m to 9.00 a.m. However, the traffic flow is quite smooth. We advise our clients to plan their journey accordingly and an early set off is at the benefit of the clients as there are plenty of things to do.
  • A valid international Driving license is required to be kept with the clients at all times. Same is requested at the time of road inspection by the local police
  • It is an offense to drink and drive. The limit of alcohol in the bloodstream is 50mg. If you are planning for a nice night out, please let us know we can arrange for your transportation. We want you to enjoy your holidays.
  • Different speed limit is applicable in various roads , e.g speed limit on the Motorways is 110kmh (68mph), Open Roads 60kmh (37 mph) and Towns 35kmh (21mph)
  • No congestion charge is applicable in Mauritius
  • Free parking is rare in towns. For your convenience purpose we have parking coupon readily available for our clients. Feel free to inquire from our representatives
  • The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee.  It is denoted by the ISO 4217 code MUR. It is divided into 100 cents. Regulated Money Changers are available throughout the island
  • English is the official language of Mauritius. However, there are other various spoken languages in the country. The main languages are Mauritian Creole and French. Mauritian Creole is mostly used and is considered as the native language of the nation which is a blend of the French Creole.