Discover Mauritius

Tips on Mauritius

Safety

The safest country in Africa. It was formed by underwater volcanic eruptions.

Capital City

The capital city is Port Louis(Republic of Mauritius)

Population

The population is roughly 1.2 million people.

Time Zone

The official currency is the Mauritian Rupee(MUR). US Dollars and Euro can be exchanged at a currency exchange.

Getting Around

The most convenient way to explore the island is to rent or hire a car. Buses and Metro have limited island coverage.

Electricity

220 volts, both British 3 pins & continental 2 rounds pins are available in Mauritius.

Official Language

The official language or Mauritius is English.

Other Languages

French is the most spoken language than Creole, Hindi & Mandarin

Currency

The official currency is the Mauritian Rupee(MUR). US Dollars and Euro can be exchanged at a currency exchange.

Banks

Mauritius has the following banks…State bank of Mauritius, Bank of Baroda, Absa Bank,HSBC Bank & others.

ATM

You can easily find ATM's around the island including some resorts.

Beaches

It is surrounded by the beautiful beaches.

Location

Despite being far it is found in the African continent.

Travel Insurance

It is wise to use a travel insurance to cover against loss, theft, injuries or illness.

To Carry

Swimwear, Sarongs, Sunglasses, sunscreen lotion & others. Pack light cotton clothes during summer and light woollen clothes for winter.

Best Time to Visit

All year through. The beaches are sunny both in the Summer and Winter season.

Internet Access

High speed is available in hotels, resort, restaurants and other tourist places. 5G Mobile Data is available in most parts of the island.

Tipping

Tipping is not compulsory.

Sim Card

You can purchase a SIM card from providers such as MyT, Emtel and Chilli. They can be purchased at official outlets or from authorized dealers.

Water

Tap water is drinkable. However its preferable you purchase bottled water in case you are not sure or have special dietary requirements.