How much does a trip to Mauritius cost from South Africa?
About R42 480 for 7 days, solo
Or R30 720 each for two people sharing a room. Saving for a trip a year from now means about R3 540 a month.
Estimates from Johannesburg, booked 3 to 6 months ahead, including a 20% buffer and the visa fee. Prices checked Sep 2026.
Join the waitlistFour hours from Johannesburg and visa-free: lagoon beaches, a volcanic interior of waterfalls and sugar-cane valleys, and some of the best-value resorts in the Indian Ocean.
Cost by trip length and style (solo)
| Length | Tourist | Blend | Niche |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | R33 600 | R34 674 | R34 740 |
| 7 days | R42 480 | R42 976 | R42 396 |
| 14 days | R73 560 | R72 031 | R69 192 |
Tourist covers the famous sights. Niche swaps them for places locals love, usually with cheaper stays but more travel between them. Blend mixes both. Two people sharing pay less each, because the room is split.
Where the money goes (7 days, Tourist, solo)
| Return flight from Johannesburg | R9 500 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation, 7 nights | R19 600 |
| Food, local transport and activities | R6 300 |
| 20% buffer for surprises | R7 080 |
| Visa and entry fees | None |
| Total | R42 480 |
Visa for South Africans
No visa needed No. South African passport holders don't need a visa for Mauritius.
Complete the online arrival form before you fly.
Reconfirm before you book. This rule relies on secondary sources or changed recently. Check the official source.
When to go
| Best time | May–Dec (dry and cooler) |
|---|---|
| Cheapest time | Feb–Apr (cyclone season) |
| Currency | Mauritian rupee (Rs) |
Book 3 to 4 months out. June and July school-holiday packages sell fast, and a flight-plus-resort package often beats booking separately.
Know before you go
| Getting there | About 4 hours direct from Johannesburg (Air Mauritius, SAA, FlySafair) and from Cape Town (Air Mauritius, SAA). |
|---|---|
| Health | No malaria. The sun is strong all year. |
| Money | Cards work at resorts; carry rupees for markets and buses. |
A 7-day plan that mixes both
- Day 1 Arrive, check in and find dinner nearby
- Day 2 Catamaran day to Île aux Cerfs
- Day 3 Port Louis street food: dholl puri and gâteau piment
- Day 4 Le Morne beach below Le Morne Brabant
- Day 5 Sunrise hike up Le Pouce or Lion Mountain
- Day 6 Chamarel's Seven Coloured Earth and waterfall
- Day 7 Final morning, then fly home
The classics
- Catamaran day to Île aux Cerfs
- Le Morne beach below Le Morne Brabant
- Chamarel's Seven Coloured Earth and waterfall
- Black River Gorges National Park
- Grand Bassin sacred lake
- Port Louis market and the Caudan Waterfront
- Sunset at Flic en Flac
- Glass-bottom boat over Blue Bay's coral
Where locals go
- Port Louis street food: dholl puri and gâteau piment
- Sunrise hike up Le Pouce or Lion Mountain
- Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve
- Mahébourg Monday market
- Snorkel Blue Bay Marine Park from the beach
- Rhumerie de Chamarel distillery
- Kitesurf lesson on Le Morne's lagoon
- Fly to Rodrigues for its lagoon and octopus fishers
Hidden gems near Mauritius
Rodrigues
Mauritius's tiny sister island, 90 minutes by air: a huge turquoise lagoon, Creole guesthouses and almost no resorts.
About R3 500 extra to get there
Mahébourg
An old fishing town on the south-east coast, with a Monday market, a seafront promenade and boats to Île aux Aigrettes.
Easy to reach
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Quick answers
How much does a trip to Mauritius cost from South Africa?
About R42 480 per person for 7 days travelling solo, or R30 720 each for two people sharing a room, booked 3 to 6 months ahead. That includes return flights from Johannesburg, mid-range accommodation, daily spending, the visa fee and a 20% buffer. These are estimates checked in Sep 2026.
Do South Africans need a visa for Mauritius?
No. South African passport holders don't need a visa for Mauritius. Complete the online arrival form before you fly.
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
The best time is May–Dec (dry and cooler). The cheapest time is usually Feb–Apr (cyclone season).
How long is the flight from Johannesburg?
About 4 hours direct from Johannesburg (Air Mauritius, SAA, FlySafair) and from Cape Town (Air Mauritius, SAA).
Sources
Checked Sep 2026.