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Mauritius is in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Let the sun kiss your skin or discover the interior culture of the country. The island is 2040 km in area and has 1600 km streets surrounded by Bougainvilleas and flame trees, violet, moon-shaped mountain landscapes, deep crates, dense forests, small torrents, rivers, waterfalls, colorful flowers and trees growing out of the red soil and green-yellow sugar-cane-fields everywhere!
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Mauritius isn't only the gem of the Indian Ocean but an island with atmosphere and multicultural history. Every European state which once had a merchant fleet left its mark on it. It was discovered by the Portuguese arround 1510. In 1598 the Dutch fell in love with that island, occupied it and named it "Maurits" (Moritz, Duke of Oranien). The French came in 1715 and called it "Ile de France". This happened to be long-lasting, about 100 years. However, after several sea battles with the English they got sent back to France. Although Mauritius was given back its name by the English they brought slavery onto the island. Mauritius didn't become independent until 1968 and on 12 March 1992 the Republic of Mauritius was founded. Besides the political system the islanders also took over the driving on the left and the school system from the British. Mauritius has a population of 1.1 million. Port-Louis (map) is the capital...
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Map
Here you can find a map of Mauritius with all the important small towns, streets and organizations.
» Map of Mauritius
Travel documents
To enter the country you need a passport, valid for at least another 6 months. Children's passports are accepted.
Currencies
The currency is the Mauritius rupee. Foreign currencies are unrestricted accepted. We recommend euros, traveler's ckecks (in euros or US dollars) and credit cards (Mastercard/Visacard). Eurocheques are not accepted. The opening times for banks are Monday-Friday 09.30am to 02.30pm and Saturdays 09.30am to 11.30am
Climate
It has maritime climate with an average temperature of 31 degree in summer (November till April) and about 26 degree in winter (May till October). The average water temperature is 26 degree.The weather is pleasant throughout the whole year. Rainfalls don't last long. The western and northern areas of the island are more dry than the eastern areas.
Language
The spoken languages are English, French and Creole.
Means of transport
Taxis, regular buses, rental cars or you can take advantage of Mr. Kraemmer's crew duty. An international driver's license is necessary. (Minimum age: 23) Watch out: driving on the left
Culture
The awareness of life is best expressed in the Segadance. It came into being from the African slaves and is nowadays played in many different ways. You will have many opportunities of watching the Segadance.
Cuisine and Religion
Both are vey diverse. You have to try the cuisine and experience the religion. The food is a symbiosos of Europe, Africa and China. There is no lack of denomination, everything is represented.
Additional costs
In the hotel restaurants, costs of food and drinks are a bit higher, in other restaurants and shops a nit lower compared with Europe.
Urlauber mit deutscher Staatsangehörigkeit benötigen kein Visum und keinerlei Impfung. Wir empfehlen jedoch die Rücksprache mit Ihrem Hausarzt bzgl. einer Vorbeugung vor Krankheiten.
Being sick on Mauritius
In the national hospitals as well as in the district-hospitals treatment bears also for foreign visitors a charge. Also the private clinics settle directly with their patients up. We reccomend an insurance for abroad.
Electricity
Sufficient 220V / 50Hz alternating current adaptors are left in the apartments.
» Informations about apartments in Mauritius
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Pictures
Here you can find nice pictures of Mauritius and our apartments..
» Fotogalerie Mauritius
Eureka
Renovated colonial house (19th century) near Moka, south of the Port Louis.
Pamplemousses
Botanical Gardens
Famous worldwide because of its diversity of palms. (Port Louis)
Crocodile farm
In the wild south near the "Riviere des Anguilles" you will find a diversity of reptiles.
Chamarel
Hilly countryside in the southwest of the island("Terres de Coullers"). Known because of its colorful earth (blue, red, green) and the waterfall.
Casela birdpark
The pink pigeon, a rarity on earth, found its refuge here together with 2,500 different bird species.
Grand Bassin
The Hindu community worships this crater lake south of the large water
reservoir "Mares aux Vacoas". At the beginning of every year the Maha Shivaratree festival takes place.
Canyon of the 7 waterfalls
Westlich von Curepipe liegt das Dorf Henriette mit Ausblick auf die Cacaos-Berge. Von der nahen Strasse aus hat man den besten Panorama-Blick ins Tal der 7 Wasserfälle.
Black River Gorges Nationalpark
Als Heimat seltener Pflanzen- und Tierarten bietet die südwestliche Hochebene über 50 km ausgewiesene Wanderwege.
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