Kayak & canoe · MAURITIUS KAYAKING TOURS
Good mauritius kayaking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Start at Tamarin Bay with a French- or English-speaking guide, learn basic kayaking, then paddle upstream through calm river channels and mangroves. Guides such as Gilles, Rowin, Eliza, and Olivier share local stories and help with photos. Expect gentle paddling, mountain views, wildlife, and possibly a swim stop.
“The duration of the tour was satisfying and made it even better with an awesome guide.”
Start early from Tamarin Beach with a guide in English or French, then paddle into the bay where spinner and bottlenose dolphins may appear. The calm, low-impact approach can bring you close without chasing wildlife. If dolphins stay away, you will kayak along the Tamarin River instead. Guides such as Théo, Yan, and Mathieu are praised for their friendly local insight.
“We had a great trip, it turned out to just be the 3 of us, so like a private trip. Theo the guide was super friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely a nice guy. We saw dolphins the correct way, it was amazing to see them and we did not disturb them, unlike the boats chasing them with crowds of people jumping in! Cannot believe that people in 2025 think this is acceptable. Anyway, we had a great time, with a great guide and saw the dolphins we wanted to see. Cannot recommend this trip enough.”
Meet at Tamarin Bay Surfschool Mauritius at 1:30 pm for a small-group kayak trip along the calm Tamarin River. Guides such as Matt, Rowin, Jeremie, Batrice, and Steeve share local nature and history while you paddle toward the late-afternoon light. The group is limited to eight, and the tour returns to its starting point.
“It was an amazing tour. My 10 year old son and I really enjoyed kayakin, lush nature and our guide Rowin was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the nature and Mauritius. Anything we asked he was happy to provide intRead more”
Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Tamarin Bay and paddle north along the calm Tamarin River as daylight fades. The 90-minute trip is beginner-friendly, with drinks and life vests included. Guides such as Yan, Jeremie, Rowin, and Yudish have added local nature stories and taken photos when conditions allowed.
“Even though the weather wasn’t as we’d hoped and the sunset was hidden behind the clouds, it was still a truly worthwhile experience! Our hosts offered to take us out another with better weather instead but we went ahead with it and had the best time. Our guides were so wonderful and made us feel at ease the whole time. I can’t recommend this enough. The river was so calm and the whole thing was a relaxing experience. Absolutely worth every penny!”
Meet your guide at Tamarin Bay Surf School for a 90-minute sunrise paddle on calm river water. Guides such as Eliza and Rowin teach basic kayaking, share Tamarin’s past, and may lead you toward jungle edges where monkeys and flying foxes can appear. The small group is capped at 10 people.
“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”
Paddle from Goodlands into Ile d’Ambre National Park with a trained English or French speaking guide. You’ll kayak through mangroves, stop to swim or snorkel, walk to historic ruins, and learn about local plants, marine life, and conservation. Snacks, drinks, dry bags, sea shoes, and masks are available.
“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!”
Paddle the calm southwest lagoon from Le Morne with a guide such as Yudish, Yan, or Gérémie. This 150-minute small-group tour reaches Crystal Rock for a 30-minute snorkeling stop and offers striking views of Morne Brabant. Morning departures can bring quiet water and sunrise light. Tandem kayaking covers about 8 km, so expect a real workout.
“We loved our enthusiastic guide Gérémie. His good sense of humor and a wealth of experience made the kayaking tour memorable for me and my husband. Will do this tour again. Bravo, Gérémie! Elena &Dmitry from Norway.”
Join Lakaz Kayak for a three-hour guided paddle on Mauritius’s Rempart River. English or French-speaking guides such as Kenan and Cedric explain island life, mangroves, and wildlife while you look for wild monkeys. Small groups of up to 10 keep the outing calm, with possible time for meditation, mangrove planting, and a beach swim.
“Cedric was very friendly and welcoming. He explained a lot about Mauritius and the mangrove ecosystem. The equipment was in good shape and the tour very relaxing. Thank you for this nice experience.”
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