If you're driving in Rodrigues you'll make friends by offering lifts to locals, who'll try to flag you down almost anywhere. Obviously proceed with caution and don't offer lifts to groups if you're alone. It's sometimes possible to imagine that every adult male in Mauritius is a taxi driver.
Drivers will often shout out at travellers they see wandering around Port Louis, Flic en Flac or Grand Baie, while ranks outside hotels are usually overflowing. Negotiation is key: meters are rarely used and you'll usually be ripped off if you get into a taxi without agreeing on a price first.
During the journey most drivers will tout for future business; if you aren't careful, you may find that you've agreed to an all-day island tour. If you aren't interested make this very clear, as many drivers won't take a half-hearted no for an answer. The quotes given under such arrangements, particularly those from small guesthouses, are often acceptable; they can usually arrange competitively priced airport pick-ups as well.
Once you've got a feel for the rates, you can venture into independent bargaining. You'll find that prices are fairly standard — you may be able to knock off Rs or Rs here and there, though don't be crestfallen if you can't whittle the driver down to the exact price you're expecting after all, they've had more practice at this taxi game than you!
Taxis charge slightly more at night and the cheeky drivers may ask for an extra fee if you want the comfort of air-con. It's also worth remembering that some taxis charge around Rs 1 per minute waiting time. It seems minimal, but it adds up if you stop for lunch or do some sightseeing on foot. Your best bet is to negotiate a set fare with the driver that includes waiting time.
For around Rs to Rs you can hire a taxi for a full-day tour along one or two coasts of the island. You can cut costs by forming a group — the price should not be calculated per person. Once you've agreed on a price and itinerary, it helps to get the details down in writing. Although most drivers can speak both French and English, double-check before setting off to ensure you won't face a day-long communication barrier. If you're lucky you'll get an excellent and informative guide, but note that most drivers work on a commission basis with particular restaurants, shops and sights.
If you want to go to the restaurant of your choice, you may have to insist on it. Small guesthouses can usually recommend a reliable driver. When individual fares are hard to come by, some taxis will cruise around their area supplementing the bus service. For quick, short-haul trips they pick up passengers waiting at the bus stops and charge just a little more than the bus.
Their services are called 'share taxis' or 'taxi trains'. Mind you, if you flag down a share taxi, you'll only be swapping a big sardine can for a small one, and if you flag down an empty taxi, you may have to pay the full fare. Africa Mauritius Mauritius in detail. Getting Around Mauritius is an easy destination to get around, and distances are short.
Boat Catamarans are perfect for getting to the offshore islands. Bus Connect larger settlements along major roads. Reservations are not possible. There's a taxi desk at the airport with set prices to just about anywhere on the island. Mauritius may seem small at 45 by 65 kilometres, but one- to two-hour drives between hotels and attractions are not uncommon.
There are only two major highways: the M1, which heads from the airport north to Grand Baie, and the new M2, which heads north from the central plateau and bypasses congested Port Louis. Otherwise roads are typically narrow, twisting around a topography of coastal inlets and mountains, or winding through congested towns and villages, often with no pavements. Buses are a fun, cheap way to explore the island and travel everywhere except from the uninhabited Plaine Champagne and Le Morne Peninsula.
Buses typically run from 5. Choose express buses over standard ones as these have air conditioning and travel much faster. Self-driving is an increasingly popular and flexible option for touring the island as driving is on the left, traffic signs are in English and petrol is relatively cheap.
It has a reputation for stability and racial harmony among its mixed population. These features make the island a unique place in the world, and the Mauritians known for their tolerance and kindness towards all people. Mauritius , Africa.
You should avoid walking by yourself at night , especially in poorly lightened areas, such as Port Louis or areas that are well known for their night activities, such as prostitution and drug trafficking. The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny.
Expect some of Africa's best beaches, fresh seafood and long, sundrenched days on a Mauritius holiday. The island has a classic tropical climate with warm weather year-round. I have never come across any giant spiders in Mauritius. You will see Geckos on the hotel walls. No poisonous snakes or insects and even the scorpions aren't toxic to humans.
You must be at least 21 to hire a car in Mauritius , and drivers under the age of 24 may incur a surcharge. But you need to get a temporary Mauritius driving licensed issued from Police Department. Direction of traffic and right of way. All you need to be aware of is that the roads are quite nice, easy to drive on, and the cover most all of the island you'll want to see. Can you really ask for more? Mauritius was our first experience driving on the left-hand side of the road and operating a car configured in a mirror image to ours at home.
This turned out to be very easy for us as we had spent the previous two months in India and Nepal which use the same driving configuration even though we did not drive. For those who have not driven on this side of the road before, Mauritius is not a bad place to start. The quality of the roads and lack of congestion give you plenty of opportunities to go slow as you pick up the driving behavior.
Our biggest tip is to be careful at the roundabouts which, although incredibly well marked, are also circled in the opposite direction. The second difficulty was getting over the mental hurdle that everyone in Mauritius drives incredibly slow. We thought it was just to avoid the newly installed speed cameras, which are very infrequent compared to driving in Tuscany , but it tends to be just about everywhere without reason.
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