Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TOP ATTRACTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Besides the seaside, Mauritius has numerous attractions that make for excellent day excursions for families. Re-
member, however, that some activities may be subject to minimum-age requirements - phone ahead or check the
relevant website before getting the kids all excited. Our favourite attractions for children include:
»
La Vanille (
Click here
), Rivière des Anguilles
»
Île aux Aigrettes (
Click here
)
, Pointe d'Esny
»
Dolphin-watching (
Click here
), Tamarin
»
Snorkelling, anywhere...
»
Casela Nature & Leisure Park (
Click here
)
, Flic en Flac
»
Le Waterpark & Leisure Village (
Click here
), Belle Mar
»
Mauritius Aquarium (
Click here
)
, Pointe aux Piments
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
In Mauritius, visitors aged 16 years and over may import 200 cigarettes or 250g of to-
bacco; 1L of spirits; 2L of wine, ale or beer; 250mL of
eau de toilette;
and up to 100mL
of perfume.
There are restrictions on importing food, plants and animals, for which import permits
are required. Other prohibited and restricted articles include spear guns and items made
from ivory, shell, turtleshell or other materials banned under the Convention on Interna-
tional Trade in Endangered Species (CITES); it is also illegal to take such items out when
you leave.
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
Many countries do not have representatives in Mauritius, and usually refer their citizens to
the embassy in Pretoria, South Africa. Countries with diplomatic representation in Mauri-
tius include the following:
Australian High Commission
(
202 0160;
www.mauritius.embassy.gov.au
;
5 President John Kennedy St, 2nd fl,
Rogers House, Port Louis;
8.30am-3.30pm Mon-Fri)
Canadian Consulate
(
212 5500; canada@intnet.mu; 18 Jules Koenig St, Port Louis;
9am-noon Mon-Fri)
French Embassy
(
202 0100;
www.ambafrance-mu.org
;
14 St Georges St, Port Louis;
8am-noon Mon-Fri)
UK High Commission
( 202 9400; bhc@intnet.mu; Edith Cavell St, 7th fl, Les Cascades Bldg, Port Louis;
7.45am-3.45pm Mon-Thu, 7.45am-1.30pm Fri)
US Embassy
( 202 4400;
mauritius.usembassy.gov
; President John Kennedy St, 4th fl, Rogers House, Port Louis;
7.30am-4.45pm Mon-Thu, 7.30am-12.30pm Fri)
