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The Ultimate Romance & Secret Lagoons

2026▾
10
Days
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Underwater Waterfall Illusion
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Sunset Horse Riding
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Solo

A 550-metre rock monolith, sunset horse riding, the Underwater Waterfall optical illusion, and private island lagoons

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10 Days
Small Group
from $4,650 pp
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OverviewBased on extensive research of the island's most exclusive couple experiences, this package focuses entirely on intimate beach isolation, private mountain peaks, and sunset equestrian trails on the southwest peninsula — where the mountains meet the sea. Every experience is designed for two: from the iconic Underwater Waterfall optical illusion viewed from a helicopter, to sunset horse riding on untouched Riambel Beach, to a private yacht to the pristine lagoons of Ilot Gabriel.

Best ForCouples and honeymooners seeking intimate beach isolation, private mountain peaks, and the most romantic experiences Mauritius has to offer
Duration10 Days / 10 Nights (approx)
RouteNairobi → Mauritius (MRU) → Le Morne Brabant Peninsula → Riambel Beach → Ile aux Benitiers → Ilot Gabriel → Nairobi
Group SizePrivate or small group — your party, or join a small departure
Price From$9,800 per couple per person sharing
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LUX Le Morne Resort — private sunset suites sitting directly beneath Le Morne Brabant, a 550-metre vertical rock monolith rising from a turquoise lagoon

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Private catamaran cruise along the southwest lagoons — champagne on the net deck, Crystal Rock silhouetted against a golden sunset

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Le Morne Brabant mountain trek (UNESCO World Heritage Site) — the world-famous Underwater Waterfall optical illusion viewed from the trails

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Sunset horse riding on untouched Riambel Beach — hand-trained horses side-by-side along the white sand as the waves crash alongside

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Private helicopter flight from the resort pad over the coral barrier reefs and mountain valleys — champagne brunch on a high grass promontory after landing

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Full-day couples spa journey inside a pavilion hidden among tropical orchids — traditional techniques and local organic oils

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Private speedboat to Ile aux Benitiers — snorkelling hand-in-hand along the shallow reef flats with neon clownfish and blue starfish

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Private yacht voyage to Ilot Gabriel — a tiny pristine nature reserve with untouched turquoise lagoon and white sand beaches

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Romantic candlelit seafood bonfire dinner on a private stretch of Le Morne beach at the water's edge

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Exclusive Mauritian jewellery and heritage tour — volcanic basalt and ocean shells crafted into contemporary pieces by indigenous master jewellers

The Ultimate Romance & Secret Lagoons
Route Map

Interactive Route Map

Nairobi → Mauritius (MRU) → Le Morne Brabant Peninsula → Riambel Beach → Ile aux Benitiers → Ilot Gabriel → Nairobi. Day-by-day scrollspy markers to follow.

Itinerary

Le Morne Brabant Peninsula

Day 1 | Nairobi → Le Morne — Arrival at the Lovers' Peninsula

VIP handling at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, direct flight to Mauritius. VIP tarmac greeting, private luxury SUV to Le Morne Brabant Peninsula.

Check into LUX Le Morne Resort — Luxury Ocean Sunset Junior Suite — perched at the foot of Le Morne mountain. A 550-metre vertical rock monolith rises straight out of a turquoise lagoon outside your window. Private guided tour if arriving before 4:00 PM. Welcome dinner.

Day 1 | Nairobi → Le Morne — Arrival at the Lovers' Peninsula

Day 2 | Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise

A leisurely morning at the resort enjoying the turquoise lagoon and the towering Le Morne mountain. In the late afternoon, a private romantic catamaran across the calm southwest lagoons.

Chilled vintage champagne and canapés on the net deck as the boat sails past the silhouette of Crystal Rock while the sky turns gold. Sunset over the horizon. Return for gourmet dinner.

Day 2 | Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Breakfast, Dinner
Le Morne Brabant

Day 3 | Le Morne Brabant Mountain Trek

Hike the lower trails of Le Morne Brabant Mountain — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as a refuge for escaped slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries. The world-famous Underwater Waterfall optical illusion: sand and silt moving off the ocean shelf creating the appearance of a waterfall cascading into the deep sea.

Panoramic views of the lagoon, coastline, and mountains from the trails. Return for a relaxed afternoon and dinner.

Day 3 | Le Morne Brabant Mountain Trek
Breakfast, Dinner
Riambel Beach

Day 4 | Sunset Horse Riding on Riambel Beach

A private luxury SUV to the quiet shores of Riambel — one of Mauritius' most unspoiled beaches. Riding beautiful hand-trained horses side-by-side along the untouched white sand as the sun sets over the crashing surf.

Completely crowd-free. The horses and their riders, the beach, and the ocean. Return to the resort for a relaxed evening.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 | Helicopter over the Coral Reefs & Champagne Brunch

Rising before dawn, a private helicopter from the resort pad for an exclusive loop over the southwest coast — the aerial shapes of coral reef lagoons and mountain valleys, the turquoise water stretching to the horizon.

After landing, a white-linen champagne brunch prepared by a private chef on a high grass promontory overlooking the ocean. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 5 | Helicopter over the Coral Reefs & Champagne Brunch
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 | Couples Spa Journey

The resort's premium garden spa — a full day dedicated to a private wellness and couples massage experience inside a pavilion hidden among tropical orchids.

Traditional techniques and local organic oils. The sounds of nature and the garden surrounds. Gourmet dinner on the private terrace.

Breakfast, Dinner
Ile aux Benitiers

Day 7 | Ile aux Benitiers Snorkelling Safari

A private luxury speedboat to the calm waters of Ile aux Benitiers — snorkelling hand-in-hand along the shallow reef flats, neon clownfish and blue starfish moving through the coral.

Your guide explains the reef ecology. The island's beautiful beaches. Return for gourmet dinner.

Day 7 | Ile aux Benitiers Snorkelling Safari
Breakfast, Dinner
Ilot Gabriel

Day 8 | Ilot Gabriel & Beachside Bonfire Dinner

A private yacht north to the hidden gem of Ilot Gabriel — a tiny pristine nature reserve with an untouched turquoise lagoon and white sand beaches completely free of commercial crowds.

Snorkelling in the crystal-clear water. Return to Le Morne for a romantic candlelit seafood bonfire dinner at the water's edge, lanterns in the sand, the Indian Ocean at the table's edge.

Day 8 | Ilot Gabriel & Beachside Bonfire Dinner
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 | Mauritian Jewellery & Heritage Tour

A private artisan atelier with indigenous master jewellers and textile makers — the deep history of hand-chiselling local volcanic basalt stone and ocean shells into contemporary jewellery pieces.

Private folk music and oral storytelling performance. Celebratory farewell dinner at LUX Le Morne paired with vintage wines.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 | Return to Nairobi — Departure

A relaxed luxury breakfast watching the waves wash onto the sunset shore. Check out, chauffeur transfer to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport, international flight back to Nairobi.

Breakfast

Want to adjust the pace, swap a lodge, or extend this journey?

We are here for that. Every Finders & Keepers Safaris itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed departure — the pace, the lodges, the length, the dates and the party travelling can all be reshaped around you. Tell us what you would change and a specialist will rebuild the journey and price it honestly, before you commit to anything.

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The Ultimate Romance & Secret Lagoons
Your Accommodation

One Exceptional Properties

LUX Le Morne Resort — Luxury Ocean Sunset Junior Suite
NIGHTS 1–9
Le Morne Brabant Peninsula, Mauritius

LUX Le Morne Resort — Luxury Ocean Sunset Junior Suite

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Why This Journey

What sets this journey apart

Private sunset suites beneath Le Morne Brabant, with a catamaran, horses and a helicopter for the lagoons below.

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Beneath a 550-metre monolith

LUX Le Morne’s sunset suites sit directly beneath Le Morne Brabant, with a trek up the UNESCO mountain to the viewpoint over the island’s underwater waterfall illusion.

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Catamaran, horses, helicopter

A private catamaran with champagne on the net deck, sunset horse riding on untouched Riambel Beach, and a helicopter over the reefs with a champagne brunch.

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A full day for two

A couples’ spa journey in a pavilion among orchids, snorkelling at Île aux Bénitiers, and a beachside bonfire dinner on Ilot Gabriel.

Best ValueJan – MayWarm, occasional showers, lush island
Peak SeasonMay – SepDry, cool season — ideal for outdoor days
Shoulder SeasonSep – DecWarming up again, fewer crowds
Best forHoneymoonersAnniversariesActive couples
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Inclusions & Price

Deposit Offer

Hold 2027 for half the usual deposit

Confirm any 2027 departure with a 15% deposit instead of the usual 30%, booked before 31 December 2026.

  • Your balance is not due until 60 days before departure.
  • The reduced deposit holds your camps, permits and internal flights at today’s rates, so a mid-year price movement does not reach you.
  • Applies to new 2027 bookings only and cannot be combined with a group discount on the same booking.
Solo Travellers

30% off the single supplement

Travelling on your own? We cut the single traveller supplement by 30% across selected 2027 departures.

  • The supplement covers the sole-occupancy cost a camp charges when a room sleeps one rather than two.
  • Available on selected camps and dates — your specialist will tell you which of your nights qualify before you commit.
  • Nothing changes about the journey itself: same guide, same vehicle, same rooms.
Group Offer

Bring three, the fourth travels free

Book four guests on a 2027 group departure and the fourth guest’s safari cost is on us.

  • The waiver covers the land portion — camps, meals, guiding and game drives.
  • International flights, visas, gorilla and chimpanzee permits and personal spending are excluded, as those are paid to third parties per head.
  • All four guests must travel on the same departure date and book together.
What's Included
  • VIP tarmac handling at all airports
  • All private luxury vehicle transfers
  • 9 nights luxury accommodation
  • All meals — Full Board throughout
  • International flights Nairobi–Mauritius–Nairobi
  • Private catamaran sunset cruise
  • Le Morne Brabant mountain trek
  • Riambel Beach sunset horse riding
  • Private helicopter reef loop
  • Champagne brunch on coastal promontory
  • Full-day couples spa journey
  • Private speedboat to Ile aux Benitiers
  • Private yacht to Ilot Gabriel
  • Mauritian jewellery heritage tour
  • All park & site entry fees
  • ✓Travel insurance facilitated on your behalf (adjusted in your quote if you are already covered)
  • Visa processing assistance & fees
What's Not Included
  • International flights to/from Nairobi (confirm at booking)
  • Gratuities for guides & staff
  • Premium imported alcohol
  • Jewellery purchases at guest discretion
  • Items of a personal nature

Per Person Pricing

Per Person Sharing$4,900
Single Traveller SupplementOn Request
ⓘ Pricing is an estimate subject to confirmation based on season, group size, and final accommodation selection.

2027 Season Pricing

The same unforgettable journey, priced by season.

Jan – May Best ValueWarm, occasional showers, lush island
$4,650
May – Sep Peak SeasonDry, cool season — ideal for outdoor days
$5,400
Sep – Dec Shoulder SeasonWarming up again, fewer crowds
$5,000

Flexible Payment Plan

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Reserve today with a low early deposit to lock in your 2027 dates and pricing.

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Spread the rest across convenient instalments, at a pace that suits you.

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Final balance due one month before departure — nothing more to pay once you fly.

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Journey Details

Travel Kit

Duffel, sun hat, reef-safe sun cream and dry bag

  • Your duffel — A soft-sided Finders & Keepers Safaris duffel, sized for the luggage limits on seaplane and inter-island transfers, where 20 kg per person is common and hard cases are often refused.
  • What is inside it — A wide-brim sun hat, a reef-safe sun cream that meets the marine park rules across the region, and a roll-top dry bag for boat days and sandbank picnics.
  • Yours to keep — The bag and everything in it is a gift, not a loan.
  • Packing around it — Light, breathable layers, and one modest set covering shoulders and knees for Stone Town, villages, temples and local islands.

Note

Cyclone season falls between November and April

While rare, tropical storms are most likely between November and April; the drier, cooler months of May to October offer the most reliable weather for outdoor activities and water sports.

  • Early starts — The best of this journey happens at dawn — before the heat, the crowds and the haze. Your guide will confirm what time you will be collected from your hotel.
  • Tailoring this journey — If you would like this package with more or fewer days, arranged for a group, a family or a solo traveller, or with add-ons, reach out and we will tailor it for you.
  • Route changes — Your guide or driver may alter the route in certain circumstances, but every destination set out in the itinerary will be covered.

Documents

Visa-free for most nationalities

  • Passport — Valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, with at least two blank pages for stamps.
  • Visa — Visa-free on arrival for up to 90 days for UK, EU, US, Canadian, Australian, Indian, South African and most African and Commonwealth passport holders.
  • All-in-One Travel Form — Every traveller completes the Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form online before departure. It combines the immigration, customs and health declarations into one submission.
  • Strict biosecurity — Mauritius protects its agriculture closely. Declare all food, plant material, seeds and untreated wooden items; undeclared goods attract on-the-spot fines.
  • We handle the paperwork — We complete and submit your visa, eVisa or travel-authorisation applications on your behalf. You supply the documents once; we do the filing, track the approval and hold the confirmations for you.
  • Where you must appear in person — A few consulates insist on biometrics or a short interview that nobody can sit on your behalf — China requires fingerprinting for some nationalities, as do European and United States visas. We still prepare the entire file; we simply book you a single appointment and brief you beforehand so one visit settles it.
  • Before you travel — Entry rules change frequently and without much notice. Your specialist confirms the current requirements for every passport in your party at the time of booking, and checks them again before you fly.

Guaranteed Departures

Private, tailor-made departures on your dates, or join a small group

  • Once confirmed, you travel — When your departure date is confirmed, it is guaranteed. We do not cancel, merge or reschedule a confirmed departure for commercial reasons, however the final numbers fall.
  • What confirms a departure — A departure becomes confirmed once the agreed number of travellers has been reached and paid for in line with the agreed payment schedule. Places held without payment do not count towards it.
  • If the minimum is not reached — Where a group departure has not reached its agreed numbers, we tell you early rather than late, and you choose: move to the next available date, continue at a revised small-group rate, or take a full refund of everything you have paid.
  • Solo journeys — Solo and tailor-made itineraries carry no group minimum at all. Your dates are confirmed the moment your deposit is received.

A deposit of 30% is required to confirm your booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure. All itineraries can be tailored — extend a stay, add a destination, or adjust the pace to suit you. Comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical evacuation and personal effects is required for all guests. Your dedicated specialist remains on call throughout your journey for any changes or assistance you need.

  • What to pack — Light, breathable fabrics, and more swimwear than you think you need. Away from the resort, cover shoulders and knees — Stone Town, the fishing villages and any temple will expect it. Bring reef-safe sun cream, which the marine parks require, a rash vest for long snorkelling days, and one smart-casual set for dinner.

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