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Location Centre
Operating Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Duration 45 mins
Activity Time Flexible
Transportation Offered as Supplement
Comment Closed on public holidays and Sundays
Location
Centre
Operating Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Duration
45 mins
Activity Time
Flexible
Transportation
Offered as Supplement
Comment
Closed on public holidays and Sundays

from 9€

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Overview & Highlights
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Takamaka Boutique Winery Tour: A World-Exclusive Experience - Overview

Get ready for a wine experience like no other at Takamaka Boutique Winery—the only winery in the world dedicated exclusively to lychee wine, with zero use of grapes. Curious yet? You should be!

This isn’t just another winery tour—this is an award-winning, world-exclusive experience not to be missed whether you’re a wine lover or a curious traveller. Take a guided tour through this unique winery and discover the fascinating story behind 100% Mauritian lychee wine. It’s local, it’s unique and it’s delicious. Cheers to that!

Highlights of this activity:

  • World’s only winery dedicated exclusively to lychee wine
  • 100% Mauritian lychees from pesticide-free orchards
  • Award-winning wines recognised in international competitions
  • Guided tour with the winemaker or expert team
  • Discover the innovative winemaking process from start to finish
  • Learn the history and vision behind Takamaka Winery
  • Exclusive wine tasting of unique, exotic lychee wines

What's Included
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The Takamaka Boutique WineryWinery Tour includes:

  • Entrance fee
  • Guided tour of the winery
  • Opportunity to meet the winemaker for a personal insight
  • Exclusive screening of a short film on the winemaking process
  • Wine tasting at the bar (non-alcoholic cocktails available for minors)
  • Visit the boutique and art gallery
  • Access to the on-site café for a relaxing break

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Transportation & Driver Details
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Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Car Capacities

You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:

Family Car - Up to 4 passengers
6 Seater vehicle - Up to 6 passengers
Minivan - Up to 10 passengers
About the Drivers

All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights.

All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers.


Meeting Point & Times
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Meeting Point:

Mare aux Vacoas, Central Region 

Start & End times:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 16:00 (1st and last visit times)
Saturday: 09:00 - 15:00 (1st and last visit times)
Duration: The duration of the entire visit and the shop/gallery is approximately 45 minutes.
  The tour is offered every day except Sundays and public holidays.

 


Full Description
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Discover the Unique Takamaka Boutique Winery in the Heart of Mauritius

Forget châteaux and grapes—this is winemaking with a twist! Takamaka Boutique Winery is rewriting the rules of winemaking where they are crafted entirely from luscious Mauritian lychees, grown on 50-year-old orchards in the North—pesticide-free, herbicide-free and 100% local. A visit to this one-of-a-kind winery is an absolute must!

The winery tour begins with a warm welcome from the friendly team or the oenologist himself, Alexander Oxenham, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at the one-of-a-kind winemaking process. Forget vineyards and ancient traditions—here, it’s all about innovation, passion, and a whole lot of tropical charm.

The process begins with hand-selected Mauritian lychees (sometimes called “the Chinese cherry”), chosen for their quality. Each fruit is peeled by hand to ensure the best flavour, before being placed in thermo-regulated tanks for fermentation. Using carefully chosen yeast strains, the fermentation process brings out the unique, aromatic qualities of the lychee.

Enjoy an enriching experience, complete with a short documentary and a guided tour that gives you an insight into the art of lychee winemaking. Then, treat your taste buds to a wine-tasting session featuring award-winning creations like the dry and sophisticated Tanara, the fruity Aquarel, and the decadent Eclipse. Even kids get to join the fun with a special non-alcoholic drink!

Before you leave, don’t miss the boutique, where you can snag a bottle of your favourite lychee wine. You may also find a selection of unique local products and souvenirs.


About the Award-Winning Takamaka Boutique Winery

Takamaka Boutique Winery was established through the vision of Alexander Oxenham, the island's only qualified oenologist. Driven by passion and innovation, Alexander created Mauritius’s first winery dedicated exclusively to crafting exquisite lychee wines.

The Takamaka Boutique Winery has won numerous awards for its exceptional offerings, including:

  • Luxury Lifestyle Award 2019 for its luxury experience
  • Conscious Leader by Mauritius Conscious Travel
  • Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge and London Wine Competition (2023)

         - Tanara: A refined dry lychee white, aged in barrels

         - Aquarel: A delightful off-dry lychee wine

         - Eclipse: A luscious sweet lychee wine


The Winemaker: Alexander Oxenham

A pioneer in the Mauritian wine industry, Alexander Oxenham is a fully qualified winemaker with an impressive portfolio of expertise and credentials:

  • Holds a Master’s Degree in International Business of Wines and Spirits
  • Trained as a Superior Agricultural Technician in Viticulture-Oenology
  • Certified International Bordeaux Wine Educator, recognised by the Interprofessional Committee of Bordeaux Wines
  • Approved Programme Provider for Mauritius by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust of London

Alexander perfected his craft through numerous vinification campaigns in South Africa and France before returning to Mauritius in 2010. Upon his return, he played a pivotal role in training Mauritian wine professionals, advising local rum distilleries, and serving as a jury member in several international competitions. Today, Alexander is devoted to making lychee wines at Takamaka Boutique Winery.

 


Comments & Notes
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  • Number of participants: 30 people maximum - divided into 2 groups of 15 people
  • Wine tasting will be organised for visitors over 18 years old. Non-alcoholic cocktails are available for minors.
  • The client shall be solely responsible for all losses and damages caused to the properties.

Prices
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Takamaka Boutique Winery Tour  
Adults: 9 Euros 
Children (6-17 years): 6 Euros
Children (0-5 years): Free

 


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When booking for a specific date, you will be asked to enter your preferred date for the activity, as part of the order process. This option will entitle you to reserve your place for this activity on a specific preferred time and date that best suits you, provided that you confirm the availability with one of Mauritius Attractions’ agents firsthand. Please note that in case you order any activity which takes more than 1 day, the preferred date represents the date on which you would like to start the activity.

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(Valid for 3 months)

By ordering an Open Voucher you will be able to choose your preferred date for this activity during a later stage (when you already have full knowledge of the schedule for your trip) and not during the order process. This way you benefit maximum flexibility regarding the date of the desired activity. The open voucher can be used to go on this specific activity during a period of 3 months from the date of its purchase. To learn more about the option of an open voucher, please read our Order & Payment Methods page.

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100% Level of Satisfaction Based on 1 review

| reviewed by Anthea Moodley – South Africa | February 24, 2023
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Was unable to do horse riding due to the cyclone warning but the correspondence with the team was great


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