We all know Mauritius as the perfect romantic island paradise but its much more than that. When you are travelling with your family there is no better place to visit than Mauritius. It has so much to offer families and its not all just beaches.
Here are the top eight activities for family holidays to Mauritius:
1. Start the kids on kitesurfing
With almost every resort on the island offering kitesurfing rental and lessons it might be the best place to get the kids and teens started on their kitesurfing journey. Some of the best spots on the island such as Le Morne and Bel Ombre have perfect safe lagoons to learn to kitesurf. With excellent instructors at the sports centres they will make sure beginners stay safe on the water and have a fun adventure learning to kitesurf.
One of the best resorts in Mauritius for families is without a doubt the St Regis Le Morne, with one of the best kids and teens clubs in the world and with an incredible on-site sports centre the kids will be busy from sunrise to sunset!
2. Take a selfie with a baby crocodile
Take the kids on a tour of the Crocodile & Giant Tortoise Park that is home to over a 1,000 Aldabra tortoises and more than 2,000 Nile crocodiles. The kids can take photos with the baby crocodiles and large tortoises. There are also more than 23,000 bug species to learn about here.
3. Snorkel in the crystal clear Mauritian water
Snorkelling is such an incredible family experience. Most resorts will offer tours to the best spots for snorkeling and some even offer snorkelling programmes specifically for children. Strap on the flippers and goggles and see the beautiful underwater landscape with the kids!
4. Leap off the Rochester Waterfalls
A stunning location to visit on the island is the Rochester Waterfalls. This is a fun spot for families with school-aged children. The bigger kids will love jumping off the top of the falls into a deep pool of water below.
5. Enjoy a zipline adventure
This super adventurous activity is the only one of its kind in the Indian Ocean. It has 13 different lines that fly over the trees. Kids over 4 years old, as well as the parents, will love gliding over the treetops.
6. Visit the colourful sands at Chamarel
Chamarel is well known for its seven coloured earth. These dunes of volcanic earth display a number of different shades making it quite a sight to see. Purples, yellows and reds mold together to form a stunning colour palette. Also be sure to keep an eye out for the giant tortoises that roam here!
7. Cruise with the dolphins
The west coast of Mauritius is home to bottlenose and spinner dolphins, and you can join a catamaran cruise to see them from Tamarin Beach. Just be sure to find a sustainable operator that won’t harass the dolphins. It is an experience not to be missed.
8. Visit the extinct dodo
Kids can learn all about this extinct species in the Dodo Gallery of the Natural History Museum in Port Louis. This Mauritius native bird is fascinating and the kids will love all the exhibits.
Mauritius is truly an island paradise perfect for your next family kitesurf holiday. Contact us to help plan your holiday to Mauritius!
