The island is beautiful, the lifestyle inviting—but what truly makes life fulfilling is the people you share it with. If you’ve ever felt challenging to make real friends in Mauritius outside your family or work, you’re not alone. At Frolic, we care deeply about helping people find those meaningful connections. Come to our events, join one of the following groups, try something new. The friendships you build here can turn island living into something far richer.
If your intention is to find love, you may want to check our article about dating in Mauritius.
10 practical ways to meet new people in Mauritius
1. Frolic Meet-ups
We host free meet-ups once to twice a month: in the North (with Avra from South Africa) and in the West (with our team from Belgium and India).
We welcome locals and expats from around the world who are settled or settling here & willing to meet new people. Age profile tends to match the host: more senior in the North, younger in the West.
This group has been life changing for us. We started it three years ago, shortly after arriving on the island, simply to meet new friends—and along the way, we’ve built a wonderful circle of friends from all over the world: South Africa, Argentina, France, India, Spain, and, of course, Mauritius.
Activities vary: sundowners, BBQs, games like Mölkky, catamaran outings and more.
If you don’t want to miss the next Meetup, join our Whatsapp group here.
And if you’re interested to organize a meetup yourself, don’t hesitate to contact us on info@frolic.mu!
2. Frolic Hikes
For people who prefer meeting whilst active: the community is organising regular hikes you can join for free. Anil, who is not a tour guide but an amazing member of the community, is organising one hike every week. An amazing way to meet new people for nature-lovers and those who like getting outdoors! Join the Frolic Hikes Whatsapp group here.
3. Singles Socials: Dinner and Brunch with Strangers
Sharing a dinner or brunch with carefully matched strangers is a concept that’s growing in popularity across the world—a wonderful way to meet new people and enjoy authentic conversations with others selected to match your age group and vibe.
Find out more about our monthly “Singles Socials” (dinner or brunch). Fee = Rs 1,000. Only for singles.
4. Hash
If you like running, walking and drinking, check out the local hash community: Mauritius Hash House Harriers (mhash.com). The Hash House Harriers (often just called “Hash”) is an international social running and walking club known as “a drinking club with a running problem,” where people of all ages meet for friendly runs, laughter, and post-run gatherings in hundreds of countries around the world — including Mauritius.
Free to attend, they meet twice a month and have other social activities as well such as campings, trips and catamaran trips. Friendly mix of ages and backgrounds. All runs are documented in what they call the “Hash Trash”.
5. Accueil Maurice (French expats only)
For French-speaking expats who prefer a francophone environment: Accueil Maurice (mauriceaccueil.com) has been around for a long time. They have a membership of ~Rs 2,000/year. Open to all ages, though tends to attract a more senior crowd.
6. Social Dancing Events
If you enjoy music, dancing and meeting people, join one of those free social dancing events:
- Every Thursday at 7pm at Banana Beach Club: organised by Maureen—salsa, rock ’n’ roll, swing.
- Salsa Thursdays at Tribecca Mall Gravity Max.
7. Board Game Nights
If you love board games, you’ll love this group. They host board-game nights once a month in Curepipe and Flic en Flac. Free to attend. Check the next events on their Facebook group.
8. Coral Network: Entrepreneurs Meetups
If you’re an entrepreneur, try this new entrepreneurs meetup by Coral Network Mauritius (facebook.com/coralnetwork.mu). One meetup per month. Entry fee: Rs 800. Great for meeting like-minded professionals, forming both business and social connections.
9. Learn a New Skill
One of the best ways to meet like-minded people is to learn something new together. Whether artistic or sportive: dance classes, painting workshops, sculpting, DIY arts, martial arts, yoga, language classes. Check our Learn section on frolic.mu to know more about the various classes you can take in Mauritius.
10. Volunteer for a local cause or NGO
Another great way to meet people while building purpose and having a local impact. Here is a list of local associations and NGOs where you can volunteer!
Let us know if you know of more ways to make friends and extend your social circle in Mauritius in the comments, or share it with us at info@frolic.mu!
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