Mauritius

Language

English and French are both spoken.

Climate

Like most tropical islands there are no well defined rainy or dry seasons, just gentle breezes and warm temperatures.

Adventure

Just four hours by air from Johannesburg, the island of Mauritius lies like a rich green emerald in the turquoise velvet of the Indian Ocean. This "Garden of Eden" is blessed with a mild climate and light, regular rainfall throughout the year.

Virgin forests and fertile plains provide ecological riches for a myriad species of wildlife, many of them unique to this area. White sand beaches and clear warm waters make conditions ideal for all kinds of water-sports.

Visitors can choose from diving, snorkeling, sailing and water-skiing. The island produces bountiful crops of tropical fruits, vegetables and seafood, while the cuisine reflects the mix of Indian, Chinese, French, Creole and English people who make up the Mauritian nation.

With so many nationalities and cultures co-existing it is difficult to find a day without some festival or celebration.