Road trips by coast
Self-drive itineraries for the north, west, east and the Black River Gorges, and the drive into Port Louis.
Every coast of Mauritius has its own rhythm, and a car is the best way to link them. The north offers the beaches and bays around Grand Baie, the west has the sunsets of Flic en Flac and the road to Le Morne, the east keeps long quiet beaches around Belle Mare and the south-west opens onto Chamarel and the Black River Gorges. The guides below give a day plan for each, with driving times, stops and the type of vehicle that suits the road. Another guide explains how to approach Port Louis by car, where traffic and parking need more preparation. Distances are estimates: check the route in a navigation app before leaving and start early in high season, because parking at the most popular viewpoints and beaches fills up before midday.
Road trips by coast
Best Mauritius Self-Drive Road TripsSelf-driving in Mauritius suits independent travellers who want flexible access to beaches, viewpoints and interior trails; this guide lists common loops, practical rules, safety…
Grand Baie north coast road trip itineraryPractical one‑day road‑trip itinerary from Grand Baie along the north coast of Mauritius, with suggested stops, transport options, activities at sea and on land,…
Flic‑en‑Flac road trip — West Coast beach dayFlic‑en‑Flac is a west‑coast beach town on Mauritius with a long sandy shore, popular sunsets and a range of seaside activities — a good…
Chamarel to Black River Gorges road trip guideQuick practical guide for a road trip covering Chamarel geopark (Seven Coloured Earth + waterfall viewpoints), Ebony Forest Reserve, and access to Black River…
Belle Mare road trip: one-day stop on Mauritius east coastBelle Mare is a coastal village on Mauritius’s east coast, in the district of Flacq, known for a long white‑sand beach and a reef‑protected…
Driving to Port Louis, Mauritius — practical guideDriving to Port Louis is done on the left. The airport at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU) lies about 47 km from Port Louis (Rome2rio,…
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