Top Things to do in Rodrigues

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Despite its laid back lifestyle, and peaceful environment, Rodrigues offers a full range of fun and adventurous activities that you can try to make your vacation as thrilling as ever!

Zipline Adventure

Get ready to enjoy a unique and exciting zip line (Tyrolienne) excursion at the very south of Rodrigues! This is the ideal activity for adventure and nature lovers, and for those who wish to experience flying like a bird along the mountain.

If you are into exciting adventures, then be ready to feel the adrenalin pump! Try the longest zip line of 400 meters and discover stunning views of the verdant valleys, along with the stunning ocean at Montagne Malgache.

With the very experienced teams on hand, you will be well equipped for this adventure, and on top of that, you will be given a short brief about the activity before you launch yourself.

Rodrigues Island Trekking

With its relative small size, green and hilly landscapes, Rodrigues allows you to discover its beauty and wilderness through trekking where you will get to encounter the friendly locals, domestic cows and goats grazing the grass in an open and vast terrain, along with some maize plantations.

Experience the bond of walking, which has long been the only means for the locals to travel from one place to another. Exalting encounters await you along footpaths that are always kept in good condition. Let yourself be driven by the amazing relief, while enjoying some fresh air.

There are many trekking route options that you can venture in, the most known is by starting your trek at Grand Bay, a small coastal village located in the North of the island to complete in the South of the island at Port Sud Est.

Expect to climb up hills and down valleys, and the slight high temperature, which will make you sweat for sure.

Fun, and easy, get ready to explore the island while enjoying its true beauty.

Kitesurf

Rodrigues helds occasional international kitesurf festival annually, where many of the kite surfers across the world, come together to share the passion of kite surfing with the locals.

With a steady wind almost all year long and well protected lagoon by the barrier reef, Rodrigues offers great spots for kite surfing, such as Mourouk, Graviers, Plaine corail, and Ile aux Cocos.

The safety of participants is assured by various local teams whose aim is to assist kite surfers in case of difficulty at sea.

Many photographers from around the world come over to immortalize this exceptional event.

Sail Boat Trips

A paradisiacal location, with the incredible azure ocean, along with its tropical climate, Rodrigues is the best destination to enjoy sail boat trips for a wonderful moment.

Take the time and enjoy the gentle caress of the wind with a sail boat trip to the inlets in the southern lagoon of Rodrigues for BBQ or picnic and take the opportunity to discover the wonders that are hidden there.

The experienced skippers will use their know-how to guide you to the best spots for pure fun and relaxation. Indeed, a unique experience to those who love sea adventures, in a totally secure environment.

Rodrigues Island Nightclubs

You definitely cannot miss enjoying some vibrating nights while staying in Rodrigues, with some of the best music to swing on, featuring from local to international beats, the nightclubs in Rodrigues will surprise you.

The most popular night club is situated at Port Mathurin, just near the bus station. There are usually some theme nights such as for Halloween, Christmas, and new year where local and international Djs will make you dance till dawn.

Must do Boat Trips to Rodrigues’ Islets:

• Boat trip to Ile aux Cocos, a long strip of white sand covered with casuarina trees, is a nature reserve. It provides shelter to many sea birds.
• Boat trip to Hermitage Island, with its jagged and rocky relief as well as its tiny heavenly beach, is a sheer invitation to play at Robinson Crusoe.
• Boat trip to Catherine Island, rocky and wild, offers a magnificent view on the western coast from its peak. It acts as a shelter for the fishermen who come to the island at times to rest.