Safari and Beach · Lagoons · Villas
Calm lagoons, long white beaches and some of the finest resorts and private villas in the Indian Ocean, four and a half hours from Nairobi, arranged as the finale to your safari by our team in Nairobi.
Safari and Mauritius journeys from USD 12,250 per person. The best months and the festive weeks book early.
Luxury Mauritius Holidays, in Brief
A luxury Mauritius holiday is the most complete beach finale to an East African safari: calm lagoons, long white beaches, golf over the water and some of the finest resorts in the Indian Ocean, about four and a half hours by air from Nairobi. The finest stays are on the east coast at Belle Mare and Le Touessrok, beneath Le Morne in the south west and on Turtle Bay in the north. May to December is the best time, and our safari and Mauritius journeys start from USD 12,250 per person.
By Abner Ongeri, founder, Karen, Nairobi
Where to Stay in Mauritius
Each coast has a different character. Choose one to see when to go, how long the transfer takes and the luxury resorts and villas we use there.
The long white beach and calm lagoon of the east coast
Luxury resorts and villas at Belle Mare
Belle MareOne&Only Le Saint Geran
Private villaOne&Only Villas, MauritiusIslands, a lagoon and Ile aux Cerfs, with golf over the water
Luxury resorts and villas at Le Touessrok and Anahita
AnahitaFour Seasons Mauritius
Le TouessrokShangri La Mauritius
Private villaFour Seasons Villas, MauritiusA marine park bay on the calm, sheltered north west coast
Luxury resorts and villas at Turtle Bay and the North West
Turtle BayThe Westin Mauritius
Turtle BayThe Oberoi MauritiusA UNESCO mountain above one of the finest lagoons in the Indian Ocean
Luxury resorts and villas at Le Morne
Le MorneSt Regis Le MorneA marine park lagoon beside the airport, calm and clear
Luxury resorts and villas at Blue Bay and the South East
MauritiusConstance Iko MauritiusRainforest, waterfalls and the seven coloured earths
A private day from any resort: the Black River Gorges, the Chamarel waterfall, the seven coloured earths and lunch on the hills.
The capital, with its markets, waterfront and colonial streets
A morning in the capital, with the central market, the Caudan waterfront and a street food tour.
After Your Safari
All three are superb. The right one depends on where your safari ends, the month and how long you have.
| Mauritius | The Seychelles | Zanzibar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Nairobi | About 4 hours 30 by air | About 3 hours 30 by air | About 1 hour 30 by air |
| Best months | May to December | April and May, October and November | June to October, December to February |
| The feel | Lagoons, golf and long lunches | Granite coves and private islands | Swahili culture, spice island history |
| Villas | One&Only and Four Seasons villas | Fregate and private islands | &Beyond Mnemba Island |
| Best for | Families and longer beach stays | Honeymoons and the most private islands | A short, easy finale to a Tanzania safari |
See luxury Zanzibar holidays, luxury Seychelles holidays and the luxury resorts of Mauritius.
Luxury Safari and Mauritius Packages
Our journeys that end in Mauritius, with their prices. Mauritius can be added to any Kenya or Tanzania safari, and every journey can be reshaped around your dates.
Best Time to Visit Mauritius
Mauritius is warm all year. What changes is the wind, the rain and the sea. Choose a month to see the weather, the wildlife, the prices and where we would send you.
Luxury Private Villas in Mauritius
A villa of your own within a great resort, with a private pool, your own host and the resort around you.
Things to Do in Mauritius
A UNESCO World Heritage mountain above the lagoon, walked at dawn with a local guide.
A day on the island off Le Touessrok, with its lagoon, sandbars and golf course.
The dunes of Chamarel, the waterfall and the rainforest of the Black River Gorges.
Early morning off the west coast, where spinner dolphins rest in the bays.
Championship courses at Anahita, Ile aux Cerfs and Belle Mare.
The central market, the waterfront and the island's famous street food.
The safaris were intimate, never rushed, and our guide made each sighting significant.
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Good to Know
May to December, the cooler, drier winter and early summer, with sunny days and calm lagoons. January to March is hot and humid, with a risk of cyclones.
By scheduled flight from Nairobi, about four and a half hours. We connect the flight from the Maasai Mara or Amboseli, and arrange the transfer to your resort on arrival.
One&Only Le Saint Geran on the Belle Mare peninsula, Shangri La Le Touessrok and the Four Seasons at Anahita on the east coast, the St Regis beneath Le Morne, and The Oberoi and The Westin on Turtle Bay.
The east coast around Belle Mare and Le Touessrok has the longest beaches and calmest lagoons from May to December. Le Morne in the south west is dramatic and superb for kitesurfing. The north west around Turtle Bay is sheltered and sunny in summer.
Our safari and Mauritius journeys start from USD 12,250 per person. Five nights at a luxury Mauritius resort usually adds USD 3,000 to 7,000 per person to a safari, and a private villa more.
Five to seven nights, as the flight from Nairobi is the longest of the three island finales. It suits a longer, slower beach stay.
It is the best of the three islands for families, with calm lagoons, excellent kids clubs, villas with their own pools and plenty to do beyond the beach.
Mauritius has the most complete resorts and the best choice for families and golfers. The Seychelles offer the most dramatic private islands, and Zanzibar is the shortest hop from a Tanzania safari.
Begin
Share your dates and where your safari ends. A designer in Nairobi will match you to the right coast and resort, arrange the flights from the bush and send an exact price within 24 hours.
Also see luxury Zanzibar holidays and luxury Kenya safaris.
