Northern Islets of Mauritius: Coin de Mire, Flat Island and Gabriel Island
Coin de Mire, Flat Island, Gabriel Island, Round Island: where you can land, what you see, and how to go from Grand Baie.
Big Game Fishing in Mauritius: Marlin Season, Costs and Rules
Marlin, tuna and wahoo: when to go, where boats leave from, what a day at sea costs and what the law says for recreational anglers.
Mauritius Mangroves: Where to See Them and Why They Protect the Coast
Two mangrove species, a few hundred hectares on the east and south-east coasts: where to see Mauritius’s mangroves, what they do and what the law bans.
Mauritian Flying Fox: The Endemic Fruit Bat at the Heart of the Cull Debate
The Mauritian flying fox is an Endangered fruit bat that disperses native forest seeds but raids orchards. Facts, figures and non-lethal options.
La Vanille Nature Park: Crocodiles, Giant Tortoises and Visitor Guide
Nile crocodiles, Aldabra giant tortoises, opening hours, ticket prices and practical tips for visiting La Vanille Nature Park in the south of Mauritius.
Stonefish, Sea Urchins, Jellyfish: Lagoon Dangers in Mauritius and What to Do
Stonefish, sea urchins, jellyfish and coral: what can hurt you in Mauritius’s lagoon, the first aid to know and the number to call.
The Dodo of Mauritius: What We Really Know About the Extinct Bird
When the dodo died out, why, where its bones were found and where to see its skeleton in Port Louis.
Geckos in Mauritius: the 4 endemic day geckos and where to see them
Four endemic day geckos live on mainland Mauritius: two in gardens, two in forest. Where to see them, and how to visit Île aux Aigrettes.
Are There Sharks in Mauritius? Species and the Real Risk to Swimmers
Sharks live around Mauritius, but the risk to swimmers in the lagoon is very low. Species, incident record and practical precautions.
Pamplemousses Botanical Garden: What You Actually See, and How to Visit
Opening hours, prices and a visitor’s guide to the Pamplemousses botanical garden: giant water lilies, palms, the spice corner, history and rules.
Mauritius Coral Reefs: Understand, Explore and Protect Them
80% of Mauritius’s coral bleached in 2025. Marine parks, what the law prohibits, and the restoration projects now under way.
Ebony Forest Chamarel: Discover Mauritius’s Endemic Flora
Ebony Forest Chamarel is restoring Mauritius’s endemic flora, more than 90% of which is threatened. Routes, prices and the Black River biosphere context.
Sea Turtles in Mauritius: Where to See Them and What the Law Bans
Two sea turtle species are found in Mauritius’s lagoons. Where to see them, what the Fisheries Act 2023 prohibits, and why the rules were tightened after 2022.
Snorkeling in Mauritius: the best spots and what to know before you go
Where to snorkel in Mauritius: the best spots by region, Blue Bay and Balaclava marine-park rules, the best season and the state of the coral after the 2025 bleaching.
Is Swimming with Dolphins in Tamarin, Mauritius, Legal? The Real Answer
Swimming with dolphins remains legal in Tamarin, Mauritius, under strict rules. What the law says, why the Tourism Authority stepped up fines in 2026, and how to spot a legitimate operator.
Birdwatching in Mauritius: Where to See the Tropicbird and Endemic Species
Chamarel, Black River Gorges, Ile aux Aigrettes: three sites, three different ways to see the tropicbird, the pink pigeon and the Mauritius kestrel.