Mauritius is an island of tranquil shores, backed by shades of green mountains. For a relatively small topical island hidden away in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius packs a lot in!
 
The Island is hemmed by 330km of immaculate white beaches where you’ll spot pods of dolphins, look beyond the beaches and you’ll find 800m high mountains and forests home to some of the world’s rarest animals. The island is also surrounded by the largest unbroken barrier reefs in the world, so scuba diving opportunities are out of this world. 

​Average Weather in Mauritius (In degrees Celcius)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
26	26	26	25	23	22	21	21	21	23	24	25

Capital: Port Louis

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Time Difference: Mauritius is 4 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +4)

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Flight Time from UK: 12 hours

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Currency: Mauritian Rupee 

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Language: English, French & Mauritian Creole  ​

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Passports & Visas: British nationals need a passport valid for 6 months, British nationals do not need a visa. On arrival, your passport will be stamped allowing entry to the country for 60 days.

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Top attractions: Port Louis central markets, Blue Bay Marine Park, Black River Gorges National Park and Deep-sea fishing.

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