Mauritius: A Practical Introduction to the Island
A practical introduction to Mauritius in 2026, covering climate, regions, beaches, sights, food, transport, connectivity, entry requirements and longer stays.
Attractions & Entertainment
Places and venues
SSR Botanic Garden, Pamplemousses
Explore the historic Pamplemousses garden, with giant water lilies, palm avenues and tropical plant collections. Entry prices, opening hours and visit options below.
Place details
- Physical address
- Royal Road, Pamplemousses, Mauritius
- Map
- Open map
- Opening hours
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Monday: 08:30–17:30Tuesday: 08:30–17:30Wednesday: 08:30–17:30Thursday: 08:30–17:30Friday: 08:30–17:30Saturday: 08:30–17:30Sunday: 08:30–17:30
Amenities
Parking
Date of publication: 24.09.2026 09:08
The historic SSR garden in Pamplemousses has palm avenues, ponds with giant water lilies and mature trees. Allow a few hours for a relaxed walk.
Open daily, including public holidays, 08:30–17:30. Address: Royal Road, Pamplemousses. Parking is free; a wheelchair is available free on request.
Admission: Mauritian citizens aged 5–59, Rs 25; Mauritian citizens under 5, age 60+ or with a disability, free. Mauritian citizens also enter free on Sundays and public holidays. Other visitors: under 5, free; non-Mauritian visitors aged 5+ without a residence permit, Rs 300; permit holders, Rs 25.
Extras: the English tariff lists an authorised guide at Rs 75 per visitor over 12; children aged 12 or under are free. The French table also lists group rates per person: Rs 100 (up to 5), Rs 75 (6–10) and Rs 50 (over 10). The pages differ, so confirm the applicable guide rate before booking. A 45-minute golf-cart ride (up to 3 people) costs Rs 300 for adults and children over 12, or Rs 100 for children aged 5–12.
Current terms: https://ssrbg.govmu.org/ssrbg/?page_id=1581 and https://ssrbg.govmu.org/ssrbg/?page_id=1624. Cover photo: Avenue Étienne F. Le Juge, Benoît Prieur, CC0 1.0.
Open daily, including public holidays, 08:30–17:30. Address: Royal Road, Pamplemousses. Parking is free; a wheelchair is available free on request.
Admission: Mauritian citizens aged 5–59, Rs 25; Mauritian citizens under 5, age 60+ or with a disability, free. Mauritian citizens also enter free on Sundays and public holidays. Other visitors: under 5, free; non-Mauritian visitors aged 5+ without a residence permit, Rs 300; permit holders, Rs 25.
Extras: the English tariff lists an authorised guide at Rs 75 per visitor over 12; children aged 12 or under are free. The French table also lists group rates per person: Rs 100 (up to 5), Rs 75 (6–10) and Rs 50 (over 10). The pages differ, so confirm the applicable guide rate before booking. A 45-minute golf-cart ride (up to 3 people) costs Rs 300 for adults and children over 12, or Rs 100 for children aged 5–12.
Current terms: https://ssrbg.govmu.org/ssrbg/?page_id=1581 and https://ssrbg.govmu.org/ssrbg/?page_id=1624. Cover photo: Avenue Étienne F. Le Juge, Benoît Prieur, CC0 1.0.
Prices:
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MUR 300 Mauritian rupee
Admission: non-Mauritian visitors aged 5+ without a residence permit; other categories in the description.
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