Le Morne Brabant guided hike
A steep morning climb on a UNESCO World Heritage mountain, with huge views over the lagoon. The upper part is on private land and needs a guide.
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Adventure in Mauritius
Hikes, dolphins and kitesurfing
Mauritius has more than beaches: steep mountain hikes, forest trails, one of the world's great kitesurfing lagoons and a wild south coast. Base yourself in the southwest for the most action.
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Dolphin watching, west coast
Early-morning boat trips from the Tamarin and Black River area to see spinner and bottlenose dolphins.
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Seaplane or helicopter flight
The only way to see the famous "underwater waterfall" off Le Morne: an optical illusion made by sand and silt sliding down the reef.
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One printable page with everything you need on the island: emergency numbers, our top 10 places, money, plugs, driving tips and a few useful Kreol phrases.
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