16 days in Mauritius Itinerary

Wide-open beaches with dazzling blue water and a relaxed coastal atmosphere lure visitors to take a trip to Grand Baie.

Get out of town with these interesting Grand Baie side-trips: Belle Mare Beach (in Belle Mare), Blue Penny Museum (in Port Louis) and Spas (in Trou d'eau Douce). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at SSR Botanic Garden, don't miss a visit to Notre Dame Auxiliatrice, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Grand Baie is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Johannesburg to Grand Baie is 2 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Johannesburg in December since evenings lows in Grand Baie dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to drive to Flic En Flac.

An unusual commodity in the lesser-touristed western part of Mauritius, the developed seaside village Flic En Flac boasts a vast white sandy beach that generates a large amount of tourism.

Venture out of the city with trips to La Vanille Nature Park (in Riviere des Anguilles), Chamarel (Ebony Forest Reserve, Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, & more) and Heritage Nature Reserve (in Bel Ombre). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Flic en Flac Beach, explore the striking landscape at Le Morne Brabant, laugh and play at Casela NatureParks, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Black River Gorges National Park.

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Getting from Grand Baie to Flic En Flac by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in December, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel back home.