13 Best Places to Visit in Mauritius With Family

Mauritius, a beautiful ocean island nation, best known for its exotic beaches, beautiful lagoons, amazing tourist attractions and cultural diversity, this is definitely an ideal place for you to visit. You can find a huge list of Best Places to Visit in Mauritius With Family this year onlin.

This tropical paradise is visited by millions each year, offering clear crystal water, scenic beauty and volcanic island adventure where tons of places are waiting for adrenaline junkies to be explored.

Mauritius Beachcomber Resort Le Morne, Mauritius

If you are planning a trip to Mauritius with your family, this blog post is for you. Let’s explore some of the best places that you can visit in Mauritius with your loved ones.

1. Chamarel Colored Earth

Chamarel, Mauritius Chamarel coloured Earth

To experience seven different colors, you need to visit “Chamarel Colored Earth” with your family. Your trip to Mauritius will be even more adventurous by visiting this unique place. For potential travelers, this place is a must visit.

2. Mauritius Botanical Garden

Botanical Gardens Mauritius Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam

Formally known as “Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden”, Mauritius Botanical Garden is another family friendly place to visit. With almost 650 varieties of plants including lilies, sugar canes, palms, Baobabs etc. You can stroll around and let your kids play freely. You can hire a Taxi Service Mauritius to let you and your family reach this amazing place in no time. You can visit between 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and there is no entry fee for children below the age of 5.

3. La Vanille Crocodile Park

La Vanille Crocodile Park

Another exciting place to visit in Mauritius is La Vanille Crocodile Park. This park is one of the top places for families to visit. You can experience magnificent giant tortoises, Nile crocodiles, pigs, mongooses, monkeys, turtles, bats, deer as well as goats, donkeys and sheep.

You can also experience a rare collection of 23000 species of butterflies and insects, leaving you with jaw-dropping diversity of this beautiful planet. There’s also a Jungle Adventure Playground area where your kids can indulge in different adventure-filled activities.

4. Underwater Blue Safari Submarines

Underwater Blue Safari Submarines Mauritius

If you and your kids are excited to explore the underwater world, you should try Underwater Blue Safari Submarines tour. To experience the aquatic life more closely, the real submarine will take you underground where you can see the coral, crab, moraines, colourful fishes, and stingray.

5. Bois Cheri Tea Plantation

Bois Cheri Tea Plantation Mauritius

To experience the rich history of Bois Cheri Tea Plantation, you must plan a short tour to this amazing place. Along with your kids, you will be able to see the plantation factory and enjoy the mesmerizing fields of this scenic landscape of southern part of this beautiful island. You can also discover the aroma and taste of a variety of herbal teas, flavored teas and green teas.

6. Casela Nature Park

Casela Nature Park Mauritius

A tour to Mauritius safari and bird park will add another great memory to your life. Plan a trip with your children to experience the glimpse at some of the unique and wild creatures. You can explore all of the four themes of this park that includes: Nature kingdom, Safari kingdom, mountain kingdom and water kingdom.

You can also interact with giraffes, camels, hippopotamus, IIamas and enjoy your time with these wild animals. The 3 hours’ trip will induce an adventure-filled memory and make your kids visit this beautiful park again in next holidays.

7. Trou Aux Biches

Trou Aux Biches Mauritius

If you are up for a snorkeling and swimming adventure, then the Trou Aux Biches is the perfect choice to make. The clear crystal water, delicious street food and a lot of water sports makes it one of the the ultimate family travel places in Mauritius.

8. Tamarin Waterfalls

Tamarin Waterfalls Mauritius

Tamarin Waterfalls is one of the must visit place in Mauritius. From bird-watching to hiking and canyoneering and cliff-jumping, this waterfall should be on your bucket-list. Comprising of 7 major cataracts on the long Tamarin River, this place is best known with the name “Seven Cascades”.

9. Le Caudan Waterfront

Le Caudan Waterfront Mauritius

If you love shopping, then Le Caudan Waterfront is the best place to visit along with your family. It’s a commercial shopping and entertainment hub which offers various shops, movie theatres, restaurants, cafes and casinos.  Buy something special for your family members who are waiting back home for you to return and share your amazing travel experience in Mauritius.

10. Explore Fort Adelaide

Explore Fort Adelaide Mauritius

Best known as “Citadel Fort”, it is one of the best and most antique places to visit in Mauritius with your family and kids. In the 19th century, Citadel Fort/Fort Adelaide is named after the Queen Adelaide and is considered as the culture heritage. You can take a ride and enjoy the panoramic views of Port Louis. You will appreciate this cultural tour and don’t forget to enjoy the window shopping at the diverse boutiques.

11. Mauritius Sugar Museum and Factory

Mauritius Sugar Museum and Factory Mauritius

Another unique and adventurous place is Mauritius Sugar Museum and Factory where you can have the best experience of your life. The museum is a great attraction among international tours, dating back to the old times when sugar was equal to gold. This 1.5 hours’ tour will be the best sugar adventure of your life, indulging you in sugar tasting sessions and rum sessions.

12. Alexandra Waterfall Mauritius

Alexandra Waterfall Mauritius

Refresh yourself at the Alexandra Waterfall in Mauritius and enjoy the lust green, scenic natural beauty of the waterfall, located 700 above the sea level.

When visiting Alexendra Waterfall, it is also suggested that you visit the Plaine Champagne. Spend some time at savor yummy Chinese Guava which is also known as ‘goyave de chine’.

13. Swimming with Dolphins at Black River

Swimming with Dolphins at Black River Mauritius

If you want to give your children an amazing chance to closely interact with beautiful sea creatures, visiting Dolphins at Black River and swimming along can make your wonderful snorkeling adventure more exciting. With proper guidelines being briefed, the excursion and search for dolphins begin and soon you will interact with the underwater community.

Conclusion:

Excited about Best places to visit in Mauritius with family now? Whether you are a solo traveler or planning to travel with family, Mauritius has always something for everyone. Coupled with great hospitality, diverse culture, unique places, exotic beaches and adventure parks, Mauritius is definitely the best places on earth to visit.


Ferona Jose

Ferona Jose is a passionate travel writer and blogger at Travelistia. She has traveled throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Her writing focuses on cheap travel destinations, travel experiences, cultural insights, and travel hacks.

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