The 12 Best Kayak Trips in Mauritius

1.Guided Kayak Tour on Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 268 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

Start at Tamarin Bay and paddle upstream with a French- or English-speaking guide. You will learn basic kayaking, pass mangroves and two river branches, and look for monkeys, moorhens, ducks, crabs, and flying foxes. Guides such as Gilles, Eliza, Rowin, and Matt are praised for patient instruction and local stories. Swimwear and a waterproof bag are useful.

“Competed with my 10 year old. Was just us booked on. just under a couple of hours. Noce paddle on the river. Guide was excellent, very friendly and took a couple of pictures/video. Would recommend.”

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2.Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

Start early from Tamarin Beach and paddle with an English or French-speaking guide into the bay, where bottlenose and spinner dolphins may appear. Guides such as Théo, Yan, Mathieu, and Gilles have been praised for calm, friendly guidance. If dolphins stay away, you continue along the Tamarin River.

“It was a wonderful kayak tour early in the morning. We were able to watch dolphins for about an hour until they retreated to the open sea. Observing them from the kayak was very respectful. Afterwards we went a bit further along the Black River. Many thanks to our nice guide Yan.”

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3.Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $48Top rated

Start at 1:30 pm beside Tamarin Bay Surfschool for a small-group paddle on calm river water. Guides such as Matt, Rowin, Jeremie, and Batrice share local nature and Mauritius stories as you move toward sunset. The group is capped at eight, with kayaks and lifejackets provided, but you must bring your own water.

“Very perfect kayak travel with Batrice. Excellent expirence! Good weather and Batrice helped us for a little stuck!”

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4.Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Tamarin Bay, near Veranda Tamarin Hotel, then paddle gently up the river toward the north as evening settles in. Guides such as Rowin, Yan, Jeremie, and Yudish add local insight, humor, and photos. The pace suits beginners, but expect to get a little wet.

“The sundowner kayak tour was one of the absolute highlights we have experienced in Mauritius!!! Our guide Yan was mega friendly, has told us super much about the surroundings and also shot great pictures of us. Watching the sunset in the kayak with a beer was indescribably beautiful and also the tour in the light through the mangroves has made super much fun. We would recommend this tour to everyone. We found it just great and are totally impressed.”

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5.Guided Kayak 2-Hour Activity with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $58

Start at 6:20 am from Tamarin Bay and paddle with a guide toward wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins. The two-hour outing uses kayaks and life vests, with groups capped at 10. Guides such as Jeremy, Marc, and Yan also lead a Tamarind River route when dolphins stay offshore.

“It was a nice morning activity, the activity inspector was very good And the experience over all was interesting”

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6.Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Start at dawn beside Tamarin Bay and paddle inland as light reaches the river and the Rempart and 3 Mamelles mountains. Your guide teaches basic kayaking, shares Tamarin’s story, and points out wildlife. Guides including Eliza, Roshwin, and Rowin have earned warm praise. The route is peaceful but fairly short.

“C'était une suberbe belle expérience que je recommande à toutes personnes qui veulent vivre une expérience unique à Maurice dans l'intimité et le calme qu'offre ce cadre à Tamarin. Notre guide, Eliza, était au top, un vrais ptit sucre”

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7.Kayak Fishing in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $165

Start early for a four-hour kayak fishing trip in Mauritius with guide Wresley, and possibly Vincent. Paddle from the meeting point in a single or double kayak, learn fishing techniques, and try for local fish with supplied gear and soft lures. Groups are private and limited to three people.

“Had a great morning fishing in beautiful Mauritius on this tour 🇲🇺 Wresley and Vincent were both excellent guides as it was my first experience kayak fishing. I have fished my whole life so they gave me enough guidance but also let me figure Read more”

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8.Afternoon Guided Kayak Activity on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Start at Tamarin Bay at 1:30 pm and paddle upstream with an English or French-speaking guide. The calm river leads toward mountain views, mangroves, and wildlife such as monkeys, moorhens, ducks, bats, and crabs. Gilles is a frequently named guide, and the relaxed pace suits beginners. Groups are limited to eight.

“Wonderful & Amazing experience. Our guide Mr Gulles was really patient & helpful. We’ve really enjoyed our tour🙌🏻 Scenic view of mountains & mangroves. Resourceful & revitalizing”

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9.Ile d Ambre Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Paddle from Goodlands into Ile d’Ambre National Park with English or French speaking guides. You’ll kayak through mangroves, stop for swimming or snorkeling, walk to 300-year-old ruins, and learn about local plants, marine life, and conservation. Small groups, safety gear, sea shoes, dry bags, and refreshments are provided.

“enjoyed the whole trip very much. we were a bit late due to traffic, but the group waited for us :) whole trip was organised well, professional and very kind guide who was super knowledgable. beautiful scenery in the mangrove, and overall a lot of fun! one of the best days we had here in mauritius, would definetely recommend to do!”

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10.Guided Sunset Kayak Tour in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $58

Meet your guide at Tamarin Public Beach for a 90-minute sunset paddle along the Tamarin River. Row north toward the river’s quiet center as the light shifts from yellow to orange and red. Guides including Rowin and Yan have been praised for friendly help and an easy pace. Kayaks, life vests, water, and juice are included.

“We decided to take this sunset kayak tour to celebrate my birthday and we had a great time! The route was smooth and nice, and the sunset was absolutely stunning. Our guide Rowin was extremely friendly and informative. We loved it! Would recommend!”

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11.Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56

Paddle about 8 km in a tandem kayak along Mauritius’ southwest coast with an English or French-speaking guide such as Yudish, Yan, or Gérémie. You’ll spend two hours kayaking near Benitiers Island, then 30 minutes at Crystal Rock for snorkeling and photos. Morning trips can offer calm water and empty views.

“We were lucky to have perfect weather, perfect water, our guide was great, beautiful scenery, loved it!”

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12.River Guided Kayak Tour with Monkeys

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Join Lakaz Kayak Ltd for a three-hour guided paddle on Mauritius’s Rempart River. Guides such as Kenan and Cedric lead small groups of up to 10 through mangroves and tropical vegetation, with chances to spot wild monkeys, plant mangroves, pause for meditation, and swim at a nearby beach. English and French are offered.

“super moment passé avec notre guide kenan, on a pu observer une vingtaine de singes, c'était magnifique et relaxant! super explication et bon contact avec nous, petit groupe sympa de 4 personnes”

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