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Needless to say, when it comes to a nation where the beach and waterside experience is such a major draw, it’s essential to ensure that you swing by at the right time of year. But when it comes to temperature, this pleasantly warm nation varies little throughout the year. Generally hovering between the mid to upper 20˚Cs throughout every season. Between December and March the rainfall is at its highest. This time stands out as the least popular time of year for visitors, since the conditions of these months generally don’t make for ideal beach weather. It’s the best time to come if you should wish to avoid the crowds and get good accommodation deals, but you’d best have a raincoat. By contrast, June to September boast both the most measured temperatures and the lowest rainfall (as well as, of course, the holiday period in many first world countries), making them the prime time for visitors. They’re the best months to come if you’re looking to spend every day enjoying the beach, but be prepared to weather out some crowds and higher prices.

South Africans will not require a visa for their first 90 days in Mauritius. They should, however, ensure that they arrive with a passport valid for at least another six months after their return date, and with blank pages available for stamps.

The South African High Commission in Port Louis is located at 25 Pope Hennessy Street, and can be contacted on ( 230) 212 6925.

The Centres for Disease Control recommends that visitors to Mauritius ensure that their routine vaccinations are up to date before they depart and that they receive immunisations against Hepatitis A and typhoid, both of which have a chance of being spread through contaminated food and water.

In terms of safety, Mauritius, by international standards, has a relatively low crime rate; nonetheless, petty crime, as is the case anywhere, poses something of a threat and visitors should practice common safety precautions keeping their valuables with them at all times and not wander the quieter streets at a late hour.

Port Louis boasts a number of accommodation establishments of varying levels of quality and fare, many of them commanding spectacular views of the waterside, with prices varying from under 1899 ₨ to over 7325 ₨.

Much of Port Louis is easily accessible by foot, and the seaside city’s lush beauty makes for a truly idyllic stroll. Should you need to get somewhere in a hurry, taxis are widely available; however, negotiating a fare beforehand is advised, since many of the taxis do not use a metre. Many busses and coaches headed to neighbouring towns are available from the city’s two main stations, Immigration Square and Victoria Square, while boats and ferries to the neighbouring islands of Reunion and Rodrigues are available at the docks.