Mauritius Bucket List: Nature road trip and glamping

Pure adventure in the tropics of the Indian Ocean – a lifelong dream is finally coming true! With boundless excitement, you board the plane and escape the daily grind. You lean back and can already hear the sound of the sea. Only a few more hours separate you from paradise in the Indian Ocean, and you spend them imagining all the wonderful experiences you'll have.

Accompanied by the stars, you take to the sky and fly at lightning speed to one of the most beautiful natural gems on our planet!
Welcome to Mauritius! Fabulous beaches, mountain peaks, rainforest and waterfalls – in this little corner of the world, you find it all! You grab the keys to your hire car, step on the accelerator and your adventure begins! First stop: your accommodation. You find your glamping tent nestled in lush greenery, surrounded by the sounds of nature. But before the murmur of the river lulls you to sleep, you explore the area and familiarise yourself with your options. Because here, it never gets boring!

Your spirit of discovery has been awakened! What's there to see here? The lodge offers you countless opportunities to explore nature. Grab a stand-up paddleboard or a kayak, set off on the Grand River South East and pass by beautiful mangroves on your way to a majestic waterfall. You know that feeling when you get to where you're going and it's even more beautiful than you thought? That's exactly what you get here. Just pause for a moment and enjoy the picturesque panorama. And when you're back at your accommodation, answer the call of the sea! Breathe in the salty air and feel the soft sand between your toes as you stroll along the beach then cool off in the waves. If your raring to get back at it after your afternoon sunbathing session, borrow a mountain bike from the lodge and explore the mountain landscape. As you pedal along the river, you'll constantly find yourself surrounded by sugar cane plantations, and on the way to Mahébourg, you'll discover small, hidden waterfalls again and again – that's Mauritius!

This alarm clock of birdsong and the sounds of water is something you could really get used to. What's on the agenda today? How about authentic island vibes, local produce and lively city life? Mahébourg's hustle and bustle is practically beckoning you to come explore. So hop in your hire car and get to it! Visit the market, which offers all kinds of exotic street food, and soak up the authentic, colourful life of Mauritius. From the city's promenade, you'll have a clear view of Lion Mountain – see if you can make out the sleeping lion's silhouette! If you'd like to pay a visit to the king of the jungle, then lace up your hiking boots and take a hike from his back to his head. Even if the hike costs you a bead or two of sweat, the effort's totally worth it! Once you reach the top, a unique panorama and a magical moment await: a gorgeous view over the entire east coast to the turquoise-blue sea and shimmering white sand beaches – wow! And if you'd rather work on your tan and live it up on the shore, then make your way to the dreamy Pointe d'Esny Beach. In Mauritius, there's something for everyone.