Mauritius is paradise. This island in the Indian Ocean is full of white sand beaches with turquoise water, lush hills, and dramatic landscapes. It’s the perfect place to get away. If you want to go, today I bring you a A Lady in London’s itinerary for 4 days in Mauritius.
4 Days in Mauritius
I’m here on the island to speak about travel writing and monetizing blogs at a travel blogging conference called the #MyMauritius Explorer Lab.
After two full days of talks and workshops, I have 4 days to explore Mauritius and experience a range of things the country has to offer.
The organizers have put together an itinerary for me, and I’m looking forward to getting out and seeing the island.
4 Days in Mauritius: Day 1
I spend the first of my 4 days in Mauritius at Kaz’alala, a hotel in Bel Ombre in the south of the island.
With colorful buildings, a welcoming swimming pool, and spacious guest rooms, it’s a great place to stay. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and there’s a nearby beach guests can walk to.
After arriving from the airport, I spend the day enjoying a welcome drink, getting settled into my room, and sitting by the pool.
In the evening I have dinner at the hotel’s open-air restaurant. Fresh fish and heart of palm salad are the highlights, and the meal sets a good tone for the rest of the trip.
4 Days in Mauritius: Day 2
The second of my 4 days in Mauritius is a busy one. There’s a lot to see on the island beyond the beaches, and I pack a number of historic, cultural, and culinary highlights in.
La Route du The
After breakfast, I leave the hotel with a group of conference attendees and head off to explore La Route du The in Mauritius. This historic tea route covers three places, each of which specializes in something different.
The first is Le Domaine des Aubineaux in Curepipe. Built in 1872 from the wood of ships that came to the island, it was the first English colonial style house constructed in Mauritius. It was also the first home to get electricity.
Originally a family residence, today it’s a museum with original furniture. Visitors can see what life was like for some of the island’s inhabitants and have tea on the veranda.
The second place on La Route du The is a tea factory. Founded in 1892, Bois Cheri is the oldest and largest tea producer in Mauritius.
My group goes on a guided tour where we learn how tea is made and see the production process.
We also get to visit the factory’s museum and do a tea tasting at the nearby Bois Cheri Restaurant. It has sweeping views and is a great place to relax and enjoy a cuppa.
The third location on La Route du The in Mauritius is Saint Aubin. Constructed in 1819, this historic house was once the home of the managers of a sugar estate.
We have lunch at the restaurant and then go for a rum tasting in the building next door.
There’s also a garden on site where we see vanilla growing, and we spot a few animals dotted around the grounds as we explore.
Ganga Talao in Mauritius
Elsewhere in the area, the itinerary for our 4 days in Mauritius includes a stop at Ganga Talao. This lake in the Savanne district is home to a temple with shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Hindu gods.
We walk around the grounds, taking in the smell of incense and watching the monkeys run along the shore. There are colors and flowers everywhere, and it’s an experience for all the senses.
Trou aux Cerfs Volcano in Mauritius
We also stop at the Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano in Mauritius. The crater is filled with trees, and we walk to the rim to see the views over the top.
There are walking paths for those that want to explore more, but we’re pressed for time so we move on after a quick photo stop.
Dinner at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre
In the evening, we head across the street from our hotel to have dinner at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre. This beautiful 19th-century house is now a fine dining restaurant surrounded by French-style gardens.
We enjoy a wine tasting before sitting down to a five-course meal in the heritage dining room.
The menu is conceived by a French chef and a Mauritian chef, and the result is a mix of local ingredients with international flavors. It’s a truly luxurious way to end the day.
4 Days in Mauritius: Day 3
Casela
My 4 days in Mauritius continue with a day at Casela. This nature park has everything from zip lining to a zoo, and my group goes off for a day of adventure.
We start with zip lining. There’s a high bridge over a gorge, then three zip lines crisscrossing the canyon. I’m afraid of heights, so I play photographer while the others zoom across the landscape.
Afterwards we head deeper into the park to go quad biking. The hour-long ride takes us through a safari park with zebras, ostriches, water buck, eland, and other animals from the African mainland.
We spend the rest of the day exploring the park and seeing more animals before heading back to our hotels.
Sugar Beach
My accommodation for the night is Sugar Beach in Flic en Flac on the west coast. I’m staying in a huge suite with a view of the beach, and I enjoy a sushi and seafood dinner at the Buddha Bar Beach restaurant in the evening.
4 Days in Mauritius: Day 4
The last of my 4 days in Mauritius is all about relaxing. I spend the day lying on the beach, walking along the sand, and decompressing from the conference and activities.
It’s exactly what I want from an island getaway, and it sets me up perfectly for my flight back to London.
I fly out the way I flew in: business class on Air Mauritius direct to London. It’s an impressive cabin with big TV screens and all the amenities. I enjoy the experience from start to finish, and I wish the flight could last forever.
Mauritius
I hope this guide to spending 4 days in Mauritius has inspired you to visit the island.
There’s a lot to see and do beyond what I’ve written about, from catamaran trips to snorkeling and diving. But whatever you do with your time, I hope you enjoy Mauritius as much as I have.
Find this post helpful? Buy me a coffee!
New here? Join thousands of others and subscribe to the A Lady in London blog via email.
Some of the links in this blog post are affiliate links. At no cost to you, I earn a small commission when you click on them and make a purchase. It doesn’t affect the way you shop, and it’s a great way to support the A Lady in London blog.
Pin it!