based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Darya
Russia
I traveled to Mauritius alone — it was a business trip. To be honest, I felt quite safe there. I stayed in a budget apartment for about €50 per night. It was a small apartment with access to a terrace, a shower, and a kitchenette. I highly recommend renting a car, as taxi prices are almost the same — if not exactly the same — as the daily cost of a rental car. The island is quite small. I visited several beaches, went on a tour, and swam with wild dolphins. I also took a trip to the capital, Port Louis. I didn’t have a lot of time, so most of my trip was about relaxing on the beach. There are also special tours to some of the smaller nearby islands — I definitely recommend taking one, they’re incredibly beautiful. And don’t miss the chance to try their local homemade rum — it’s very tasty and smooth.
Posted: March 25, 2025I stayed there for a week with my friends. We stayed on airbnb apartment and only one night in a big hotel so it was really affordable that way. We made an excursion on a boat, to see an island with an old headlight, a cascade, to do scuba diving and to eat on the beach. It was awesome ! The hike of the Morne as an amazing view on all the island but can be tricky sometimes. Most of the people had a guide but it's not really necessary (coming from La Réunion island, we were used to hike from ourselves). Chamarel is really something to do ! I also liked to see an Hindu temple next to it. There are many guides all around the island but most of the time you can do all by yourself (and be careful they ask to much for what they offer sometimes), it's really a tourist trap. We did a "horse ride" on the beach in a resort in the north of the island. It was a real scam. We paid like 60€ just to make a tour of the resort and 50m on their beach with people around. Not a single real horserider would have liked it ! (Maybe it's ok for children ...) I also did a dive, but I found corals were really damaged compared to La Réunion, so I was a little bit disappointed compared to what I expected. I think it's still something to do over there ...
Posted: March 3, 2025Experienced: February, 2023Kristina
Germany
I went together with my mother, so 2 women. Mauritius is a very developed country, and we felt very safe. Through a Facebook group, we found local people, which are working as tour guides, and they took us all over the island. We did many activities, and the island is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. We spend a week there and we still have so much to do. We stayed in a hotel where we had breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but we were in a very good restaurant (Resto Saveur Tropical). Also during our trip we saw the main things like the underwater waterfall, the colorful earth and all the famous things. All the people are very, very friendly and welcoming. It's an island where many different culture and religions live next to each other, and as we were told by them, they celebrate every holiday together, even when it is not in their cultural believes. When you want to visit some of the beautiful and colorful temples, they are very welcoming and give you appropriate clothing. Overall, I can say that it was a very nice trip, and we both felt very safe traveling together and would always return to Mauritius.
Posted: February 14, 2025Experienced: January, 2024Hanan
Saudi Arabia
Absolutely loved this island! One of my favorite place to visit over again. Its safe and friendly people The food was amazing specially the Mauritian cari (curry).. Don’t forget Phoenix beer to add a little joy to your time there!
Posted: September 2, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Sabina
Ireland
We booked everything by ourselves mostly through booking, airport transfers were the cheapest on booking. But all trips you can find cheaper locally. Food is nice at least at our hotel as we had all inclusive. The only difference i have seen but I don't have a lot of experience with all inclusive holidays that not all the drinks were included, maybe 1/3rd of the menu is free. Overall beach was nice, we went for a day trip for west coast and south of the island. My hiking didn't happened as Le Mourne trails were closed for a month.
Posted: March 26, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Iman
Mauritius is a popular tourist destination for its beautiful nature and generally kind hospitality. However, while there are generally not too many reports of assault of any kind, at least in the major tourism spots, it is still highly possible to have uncomfortable interactions with the local men in general.
Posted: June 27, 2024