7-Day Mauritius Honeymoon from Chamarel to Bel Ombre

Seven nights split between the cool hills of Chamarel and an all-inclusive resort on the south coast, built for couples who want privacy without giving up structure.

Trip Highlights

• Three nights in a private pool suite at a boutique hillside lodge in the Black River Gorges area
• Guided visit to the Seven Coloured Earth and Chamarel’s coffee and rum distillery
• Four nights on an all-inclusive basis at a beachfront resort within the Heritage Bel Ombre estate
• Morning dolphin-watching excursion along Mauritius’ west coast
• Afternoon food walk through Mahebourg, one of the island’s oldest towns
• A private romantic dinner arranged at the resort

Overview

Most Mauritius honeymoon packages put you straight onto a beach lounger for a week.

This one doesn’t, and that’s the point. It opens inland, in the elevated southwest around Chamarel, where the pace is slower, and the landscape looks nothing like the postcard lagoon shots the island is known for.

Waterfalls, forest, and the Seven Coloured Earth dune formation replace the beach for the first three days, giving the trip a rhythm rather than a single note.

From there, the itinerary moves to Bel Ombre on the south coast for an all-inclusive stay, where the pace shifts toward the beach time most people picture when they think of a Mauritius honeymoon.

The south coast is quieter than the busier north, with fewer large resort clusters and more of the island’s protected coastline intact.

Two structured excursions break up the resort days: a dolphin-watching trip along the west coast and a food-focused walk through the historic town of Mahebourg.

Both are optional in spirit even if they’re built into the plan, and the itinerary leaves enough unstructured time that neither day feels rushed.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Chamarel

Your Petnah Africa Tours representative meets you on arrival and transfers you by private vehicle to Chamarel, in the island’s greener southwest.

The drive takes roughly an hour from the airport and moves from coastal road into hill country, which is a useful preview of how different this part of Mauritius feels from the beach zones most visitors head to first.

You check into Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge, a small owner-run property with around 20 individually styled rooms and suites set into a tropical hillside garden.

Your Sea View Pool Suite has a private plunge pool and an open-air bathroom, with mountain and coastal views toward Le Morne.

There’s nothing scheduled for the rest of the day. Settle in, use the pool, and let the flight fatigue wear off before dinner.

Accommodation: Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge, Sea View Pool Suite
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Discover Chamarel

After breakfast, a guided tour covers the main sights around the village: the Seven Coloured Earth, a geological formation of naturally coloured sand dunes, and the surrounding viewpoints over the Black River Gorges.

The Chamarel Waterfall is nearby and worth the short stop for the view alone.

The area is also known for small-scale coffee growing and for the Rhumerie de Chamarel, where you can see how the rum is made and try a few pours.

The pace is unhurried by design. Mornings in the hills run several degrees cooler than the coast, and the guide will set a rhythm that leaves room for photos rather than rushing between stops.

In the afternoon, return to the lodge and use the private pool or simply sit with the view.

Accommodation: Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Heritage Awali Resort

The morning is free; it’s your last stretch of hill time before the trip shifts to the coast.

In the afternoon, you transfer to Bel Ombre and check into Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort.

Your all-inclusive package starts the moment you arrive, covering meals, selected drinks, and access to the resort’s facilities.

Heritage Awali sits within the Heritage Bel Ombre estate on the south coast, bordering the Bel Ombre nature reserve.

It’s a large property built around a 19th-century plantation house, with beachfront grounds, several pools, and a design that leans into natural materials and African-inspired detailing rather than generic resort styling.

There’s no set plan for the rest of the day. Walk the grounds, get oriented, or watch the sunset from the beach.

Accommodation: Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Meals: All-inclusive

Day 4: Dolphin Cruise

An early departure takes you out along Mauritius’ west coast for a morning dolphin-watching cruise.

Spinner and bottlenose dolphins are the species you’re most likely to see, usually close to shore in the early hours before they move back to deeper water to feed.

Sightings aren’t guaranteed since these are wild animals on their own schedule, but the west coast has a strong track record for them.

It’s worth being straightforward about this activity rather than only selling it.

Dolphin watching around Mauritius’ west coast is genuinely popular, which means popular boat routes can get crowded with multiple operators converging on the same pod at once.

Mauritius does regulate the activity under the Tourism Authority’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Regulations, which set rules on approach speed, distance, and how many swimmers can enter the water at a time, and feeding or touching dolphins is prohibited.

A licensed operator that keeps a respectful distance and doesn’t chase pods makes a real difference to how the morning feels, and to the animals.

Your Petnah representative can confirm which operators on the day maintain that standard.

The afternoon is unstructured. Use the resort’s pools, beach, or spa at your own pace.

Accommodation: Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Meals: All-inclusive

Day 5: Mahebourg Food Tour

A slow morning at the resort, then an afternoon food walk through Mahebourg, a historic port town on the southeast coast.

The tour moves through local food stalls and small eateries while covering some of the town’s history, including its role in Mauritius’ colonial and trading past.

It’s a lower-key alternative to a formal sit-down excursion, more about wandering and tasting than following a rigid schedule.

You return to the resort for the evening, with dinner included as part of your all-inclusive stay.

Accommodation: Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Meals: All-inclusive

Day 6: Leisure and Romantic Dinner

An open day with nothing booked.

Use the golf course, spa, water sports, or simply the beach, whatever fits the pace you’ve settled into by this point in the trip.

In the evening, the resort arranges a private romantic dinner, a fitting way to mark the last full day before departure.

Accommodation: Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Meals: All-inclusive, plus a private dinner

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Mauritius’ international airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

• Accommodation for 6 nights (3 nights Lakaz Chamarel, full board; 4 nights Heritage Awali, all-inclusive)
• Entrance tickets for excursions listed in the itinerary
• Professional guide during excursions
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Private vehicle transfer between Chamarel and Bel Ombre

What’s Not Included

• Visa fees
• International flights
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any service not specifically listed above
• Early check-in or late check-out at either property

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this itinerary physically demanding?

No. Walking is light throughout, the Chamarel excursion is a guided tour rather than a hike, and the resort days are unstructured.

Travellers with mobility concerns should mention this when booking so the pace of the Chamarel and Mahebourg tours can be adjusted.

2. What is the best time of year to do this itinerary?

Mauritius has two seasons rather than four. The cooler, drier period from roughly May to October gives the most reliable conditions for outdoor time in Chamarel and for the dolphin cruise.

November through April is warmer and wetter and coincides with cyclone season, with the highest risk typically falling between January and March.

3. Is Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge suitable for a honeymoon specifically?

Yes, it’s set up with couples in mind, though it’s worth noting the lodge generally caters to guests aged 8 and up rather than young children, which suits a honeymoon-focused stay.

4. Can dolphin sightings be guaranteed on the west coast cruise?

No. Dolphins are wild, and their movements aren’t fixed to a schedule, so while sightings are common on the west coast, they can’t be promised on any given morning.

5. Do we need to bring anything specific for the excursions?

Comfortable walking shoes for Chamarel, swimwear and a towel for the dolphin cruise, and a light layer for the cooler hill mornings are the main things worth packing ahead.

Ready to start planning? Send an inquiry through our contact page or WhatsApp us on +256 705 161344. Petnah Africa Tours can help tailor the route, activities, and accommodation to suit your interests and travel plans.