Sunset over a palm-fringed lagoon in Mauritius

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Mauritius

Reef lagoons, Creole warmth and unhurried island days — a holiday shaped around you.

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About Us

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Travel has always inspired me, and my passion for exploring the world has grown through the incredible journeys I’ve shared with my partner. His work has taken us to remarkable destinations, allowing us to experience different cultures, beautiful places and unforgettable moments together.

Mauritius holds a particularly special place in my heart. Having spent a great deal of time on the island, I’ve fallen in love with its natural beauty, culture, warmth and wonderful sense of calm. It was this connection to Mauritius, together with my passion for travel, that inspired me to create my travel business.

My partner’s passion for photography has also played a special part in our travels, capturing the places and moments that continue to inspire me — and that I hope will inspire others to explore the world too.

I know that planning a holiday can be time-consuming and overwhelming. My goal is to make it personal, seamless and stress-free, taking care of the details so you can simply look forward to your journey.

Whether it’s a tropical escape, romantic getaway or a new adventure, I’m here to help turn your travel ideas into unforgettable experiences.

Because travel isn’t simply about where you go — it’s about creating memories that stay with you.

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Praslin, Seychelles — finding shade beneath a leaning palm.
Zanzibar — sunset walks in the warm shallows.
Cap Malheureux, Mauritius — sundowners on the sand.
Paris — an evening walk toward the Eiffel Tower.
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Destinations

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Mauritius takes centre stage, with Zanzibar and Seychelles offering two more ways to escape to the Indian Ocean.

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Destination guides

Turquoise Mauritian lagoon framed by black volcanic rock and palmsIndian Ocean
Indian Ocean

Mauritius

Mauritius is the easy answer to a hard question: where can a family, a honeymoon and a group of friends all be happy in the same week? Calm lagoons on the west, wild sugar-cane country inland, and some of the warmest hospitality in the Indian Ocean.

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Highlights

Le Morne & the west coast

Sheltered lagoons for kite-surfing, snorkelling and long, flat-water afternoons beneath the Le Morne monolith.

Chamarel & the south

Coloured earths, waterfalls and rum distilleries — the greener, slower half of the island.

Creole table

Private chef dinners, street-side dholl puri and Sunday seafood at a fisherman's table in Mahébourg.

Île aux Cerfs

A catamaran day out to sandbanks and secluded coves, with lunch cooked on board.

Best time
May – December
Flight time
±6 hours from Johannesburg
Ideal for
Families, honeymoons, first-time island travellers
Wooden dhow sailing off Zanzibar at golden hourEast Africa
East Africa

Zanzibar

Zanzibar carries its history in its doorways. Pair a few nights in Stone Town's coral-rag lanes with a barefoot stretch on the north or east coast — and add a mainland safari if you have the days.

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Highlights

Stone Town

Carved doors, Forodhani night market and the layered Swahili, Omani and Indian story of the island.

Spice farms

Clove, nutmeg and cardamom walked through with a grower, ending in a Swahili lunch.

Nungwi & Kendwa

Deep water and swimmable beaches at every tide, with sunset dhow cruises.

Safari & sand

Combine with the Serengeti or Selous for the classic bush-to-beach itinerary.

Best time
June – October, December – February
Flight time
±4 hours from Johannesburg
Ideal for
Culture seekers, bush-and-beach combinations, couples
Granite boulders on a white Seychelles beach beside clear waterIndian Ocean
Indian Ocean

Seychelles

Seychelles rewards travellers who move. Three main islands, each with its own rhythm, joined by short ferries and light aircraft — a natural fit for slow, unhurried itineraries.

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Highlights

Mahé

Market mornings in Victoria, mountain trails and quiet southern beaches away from the resorts.

Praslin

Vallée de Mai's prehistoric palm forest and the long sweep of Anse Lazio.

La Digue

Bicycles, ox-carts and Anse Source d'Argent — the most photographed granite in the world.

Private charters

Live-aboard sailing between outer atolls for divers and true escapists.

Best time
April – May, October – November
Flight time
±7 hours from Johannesburg
Ideal for
Honeymoons, island-hoppers, photographers
Our Philosophy
"We don't just book rooms; we curate the silence between the moments."

Saffron & Salt was founded on the belief that travel should be tactile, beautiful, and deeply personal.

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