Q. Is Mauritius part of Africa?
Mauritius is a tiny island located southwest of the Indian Ocean. Yes, it lies under the African continent but is unlike any other African country in terms of culture and social milieu.

Q. Do Indians need a visa for Mauritius?
Indians travelling to Mauritius are granted visa on arrival for a maximum period of 60 days. You are required to provide a valid passport for six months from the date of travel, return ticket, proof of accommodation, sponsorship letter and enough funds approximately USD 100 a day to sustain yourself during your stay in the country at the immigration counter once you arrive at Seewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport.

Q. What is the best time to visit Mauritius?
Being situated near the Tropic of Capricorn means Mauritius has a tropical climate, so it can be visited anytime throughout the year. The best time to visit Mauritius though is from April to June and from September to December.

Q. How long is the flight from India to Mauritius?
There are many flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore to Port Louis. The duration of Delhi to Mauritius flight is approx. 6 hour 30 minutes. All flights from India to Mauritius arrive at Seewoosagar Ramgoolam Airport which is the international Airport in Mauritius. The major airlines that fly to Mauritius from India are Air Mauritius, Air India and Emirates.

Q. What is the local currency?
The local currency is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs). Both Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted throughout the island. ATMs are also available everywhere in Mauritius. The international airport has banks where money can be exchanged and facilities are usually available at reputable hotels and resorts too, but the rate of exchange may be higher.

Q. Which language do they speak in Mauritius?
Mauritian Creole, a French-based language, is spoken by the majority and considered the country’s native language. The languages spoken here are diverse and range from Mauritian Creole, French, Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil and of course English.

Q. Is knowing how to swim is a necessity to visit Water activities?
Knowing how to swim is not a requirement since all activities will be supervised by trained experts. Life jackets and safety equipment will be provided to ensure a safe experience.

Q. Can I drive in Mauritius?
Pass by the powder-white beaches, verdant vegetation, heritage monuments and sundry other vistas of the island of Mauritius. And what better way than a self-drive? There are many car hire services available in Mauritius. Visit the website of Maki car rental service with GPS-enabled cars in their fleet. Besides international tourists can drive in Mauritius with their respective licences for up to 4 weeks which gives you all the more reason to drive.

Q. What are the shopping places in Mauritius?
Grand Baie Bazaar in the North sells handicrafts, souvenirs and clothes.

Caudan Waterfront sells everything from high quality textiles to jewellery and watches but don’t forget to check out its famed home decor products.

The Central Market in Port Louis is famous for its exotic homemade oils.

Curepipe has a number of modern clothing shops but is renowned for offering a vast assortment of good for home decor and specializes in boats model to be taken back home as a souvenir.