Time for the 3rd edition of the Mauritius drone trip already! The beautiful island of Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean and offers so many cool drone locations. Join me and 6 fellow drone photographers for the adventure of a lifetime! 😍
Over the course of 7 days I will show you the best drone spots, help you to improve your drone photography through live workshops in the field and editing workshops in our private villa. We’ll share best practices and tips in a small group of like-minded participants. And in general we’ll just have a lot of fun in one of the most exotic locations in the world.
Make sure you keep the last week of September clear in your agendas. I have a feeling this week will fill up quickly, as it will be a crazy adventure again! 😎
Only 6 spots available! 🥳
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Mauritius drone trip 2024 in a nutshell:
- 6 people + myself
- 7 days of adventure on Mauritius island
- 21-27th of September (7D/6N)
- 1 private luxury villa with pool & ocean view
- With a private chef to prepare us some delicious (local) food
- Sunrise & sunset drone shoots at the most epic locations
- Several outdoor adventures* (waterfall hike and incredible mountain peaks)
- 1 whale watching tour** 🐋 (with the drone!!)
- 1 sunset catamaran tour
- Drone photo workshops in the field
- Composition & Lightroom editing workshops at the villa
- Learn to shoot with (local) models
Think beautiful beaches, insane mountain peaks, clear blue water with coral reefs, colorful fish and many hidden waterfalls in the lush green vegetation. That is Mauritius 🏝️
* decent fitness is required! 🥾
** plenty of spinner dolphins around and normally we can find some of the resident sperm whales or migrating humpback whales! We’ll film the wildlife encounters with our drones! This will be a moment to always remember!
Our luxury villa on Mauritius:
As usual on my drone trips, we’ll be staying in a beautiful luxury villa with pool and ocean view. This private villa will be our home for the 7 days, so you can relax in all comfort in between the shoots, we can easily get together for the composition & Lightroom workshops and of course enjoy our chef’s delicious home-cooked meals every evening.
You’ll have the choice between a single room or a shared room (2 pax). Each room comes with a private balcony with amazing ocean view.
Typical day:
In order to catch our locations in golden hour light, we’ll get up early every day. Usually during the day I have activities planned or one of the composition/Lightroom workshops. Here’s a typical day on the Mauritius drone trip:
- Rise and shine + prepare your breakfast
- 5:00: departure sunrise location
- Breakfast on the spot
- 10:00 back at the villa / activity
- Back-up & charge batteries / relax
- 13:00: lunch at the villa (self-service)
- Pool time or composition/Lightroom workshop
- 15:00 departure sunset spot
- 18:30: driving back in the dark
- Back-up & charge batteries / refresh / shower
- 20:00 dinner at the villa (private chef)
- Sleep
These timings are indications. We will be flexible to circumstances / opportunities. All locations / activities are optional, if you wish to skip one and sleep in, it’s your holiday ☺️
Mauritius drone trip pricing:
All prices are all-inclusive, meaning your transportation from Mauritius airport (MRU), your accommodation (7D/6N), transportation during the week, 1 whale/dolphin watching tour, 1 sunset catamaran sailing, outdoor activities, all food & drinks & snacks are included.
On top of that you’ll get daily drone coachings in the field and composition/Lightroom workshops in the villa from me personally.
Price: €3.400
- Shared room (2pax)
- Standard size single beds
- Shared bathroom
- No balcony
Price: €3.900
- Single luxury room
- King size double bed
- Private bathroom
- Balcony w/ ocean view
Not included: your own flight to Mauritius airport (MRU).
Mauritius drone trip testimonials:
I knew I wanted more 😎
I signed up again with Johan for a 2nd trip and I was not disappointed. Johan continued to assess the skills I required and coached me through them. A new group of pilots, however the sharing experience was equally immeasurable. Droning certainly is an international team builder. The trip is not a vacation though and can be very exhausting. However it’s well guided and flexible enough. I highly recommend the trip to take your piloting to the next level. Learn to trust yourself and your drone. Are you up for it? 😎
Irving Donaldson
Massive progress made in just one week!
From showing us the best timing and lighting in the field, to workshopping photos and videos on-screen, Johan does it all !!! There is no limit to the people who can and should join Johan – he will personally coach you to your level of skills and comfort, and then expand on them. I found amazing like-minded people and pushed my limits enormously. The only hesitation in recommending the trip, would be that others could take up my spot, if I don’t sign up quickly enough! ☺️
Dong Long
A trip I will never forget!
Going to Mauritius on a drone adventure trip with Johan was an amazing experience. Johan made sure we were introduced to a variety of locations and different challenges. This trip has made me open my eyes to photography in a new way. Having post processing sessions between shoots, really helped me understand the process and meta that I had been lacking. I would definitely go on another trip in the future!
Simon Gjortz
Quick skills improvement and more confidence
An amazing lifetime experience, where I enjoyed the process of learning sooo much. By day 2, I already felt a lot more confident. I like the whole concept of the trip; land & ocean adventures, enough time to practice, workshops at the villa and connecting with other enthusiastic droners. Johan is a great coach and motivated me to go beyond my comfort zone. I can’t wait to join again for more golden memories! 😍
Aicha Felesia
A real and frenetic adventure!
Mauritius has been my second trip with Johan. The island offers you all kinds of magical experiences: paradisaical beaches, mountains to climb, whales, dolphins and all this surrounded by a group of people with the same hobby & goal: traveling, having fun and flying our drones to capture those beautiful moments and remember them forever. Are you joining for the next drone trip? 💪
Sergio Ramiro
Where do I begin? 😇
A huge thank you to Johan and the droners on my trip that made it an unforgettable experience. I was made to feel comfortable the whole time. Johan made the journey as organised, challenging and relaxed at the same time. There were times where I doubted myself even when I thought I was confident with my drone. He remained very patient with me and helped me overcome mental blocks, allowing me to improve my skills and grow in the drone space! I learnt more in a week with Johan then I did in the 8 months of having acquiring my drone.
PS: the villa was also very cool. Thanks so much! 🙏
David Reynolds
Transformative adventures in Mauritius
Joining Johan’s drone adventure in Mauritius turned out to be an adventure of a lifetime. Each day was a whirlwind of excitement and learning, from conquering majestic mountains to chasing breathtaking waterfalls and so much more. The thrill of capturing stunning aerial footage of whales during our whale expedition was unparalleled, and filming from a catamaran cruise redefined my perception of seeing the world through the lens of a drone. If you want to elevate your drone game, then Johan’s trip is a transformative experience you will enjoy 💪
Obi Nnabuihe
What an adventure 😍
My first ever drone trip with Johan and not the last one for sure! Thoughtfully curated itinerary and overall experience exceeded my expectations. Johan made us all feel very comfortable. His exceptional patience, experience and guidance helped me regain my confidence flying the drone in various conditions after crashing my first drone while back.
The villa we stayed in was nothing short of spectacular, offering stunning views of the ocean and its serene setting and comfort truly elevated the experience. Every location we visited, offered unique opportunities to create breathtaking drone footage. This trip was a dream come true for any drone enthusiast. I’ll be back for more! 🥳
Joanna Windak
Very high expectations surpassed !!
The Azores drone trip was so good on so many levels, I immediately booked to go on the Mauritius trip. The high bar had been set, but somehow Mauritius was even better … stunning scenery, mountain hikes, catamaran cruises, seeing the group droning whales from the villa and so much more !! Johan is a very patient coach and spends 1-1 time with everyone helping and guiding. I am still very much a beginner, so this is appreciated.
It was such a pleasure with the group, lifelong friends are made! Already looking forward to our next drone reunion ☺️ Thank you Johan!
Louisa Pollard
Already thinking of joining another trip! 😇
My first trip was all about learning the very basics of piloting. During my 2nd trip in Mauritius, I could get more specific feedback that helped me pinpoint and work on my issues (flying with intent, finding compositions, multiple axis movements). The group of people that joined were wonderful, positive and supportive and we had the best time joking around, dancing on a yacht, exchanging tips and tricks! Some of us are already thinking about joining another adventure together in 2025! 🥳
Nina Mercuur
I’ll book the next workshop as soon as possible ☺️
Before the workshop, my drone spent most of its life in its case, and now I’m having a lot of fun discovering the world from above with it. The workshop was perfectly organized! We had so many exciting adventures, and I have been to places I would never have visited when I had traveled alone.
I can highly recommend Johan’s workshops and will book again as soon as my calendar allows!
Ulrike Stefani
Another epic Drone Adventure with Johan
This is my second time on a drone trip with Johan and it won’t be my last. My favorite parts are the personalized coaching, which really ups my drone game, and the daily editing and feedback sessions. The sessions really help improve my composition and editing skills. And it is always inspiring to see what other people shoot. The villa and food were amazing as well.
See you next time! ☺️
Gina Morello
An unforgettable drone adventure!
Johan’s experience in Mauritius made the trip incredibly smooth as he knew exactly where to go for the best shots. The stunning accommodation overlooking the bay and the opportunity to drone whales, dolphins, and landscapes made it unforgettable. Overall, it was everything I hoped for, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great drone adventure.
Chidambaram Meyappan
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Highlights of the Mauritius drone trip:
The island of Mauritius has many cool drone spots. To give you an idea, here are some of my highlight locations that we’ll definitely try to include in our 7 days together 😉 (click to enlarge)
FAQ drone trip:
- I'm a beginner, can I join this trip?
Yes, definitely. On every trip I get participants with different experience and skills, and I coach everyone on their own level. You need to be able to fly basic manoeuvres, the rest we'll learn on the trip, through my personal coaching, by learning from each other and through the composition workshops in our villa.
Regardless of your starting point, all participants go home with a much-boosted self confidence while flying the drone and can now fly under any circumstances.
- Do I need my own drone?
Yes, you are supposed to bring your own drone and fly your own drone. If you have a spare drone, it's always good to bring it as well. I will also bring a back-up drone in case something happens.
That being said, I guide the participants during all flights and it's very rare that a drone crashes or is lost. Really.
- What drones are supported?
I know pretty much all cinematic DJI drones by heart. Most often I see DJI Mavic 2/3 series, DJI Mini 3/4 series, DJI Air 2/3 series. More and more FPV drones as well, such as the DJI Avata 1/2 or the original DJI FPV.
Occasionally, participants also bring an Autel drone, which is completely fine. However I'm less familiar with their app and settings. In the end, it all comes down to the same thing though. So don't worry.
- Who is this Johan?
Hi there 👋 I’m a professional drone photographer and educator from Belgium. I’m always traveling around the world to create beautiful and creative drone shots. I love taking photos of spectacular landscapes and looking for cool topdown patterns. My Tatacoa Desert photo won the 'Abstract' category in the prestigious Aerial Photography Awards 2020.
I have worked with brands such as DJI and PolarPro. You can see my videos for the launch of the DJI Mini 3 in 2023 and more recently also for the launch of the DJI Air 3. Commercially I also work a lot with tourism boards and the best luxury hotels all over the world. Atlantis the Royal in Dubai was my latest big hotel project, where I was contracted as the director of aerial photography, spanning both drone photography - with the Inspire 2 - and helicopter shoots.
When I’m not traveling, I like to educate other drone photographers through my drone trips. It's already been 4 years since I launched my first drone trip to the Azores! And ever since, I've been building on this experience to create more unique drone trips for you.
Apart from drone trips, I also do 1-on-1 coachings and run the Drone Adventurers Community.
- Where are the other participants from?
My trips have really become very international. I attract participants from the USA, over Europe to Asia. I would say the majority is from Western and Central Europe though. Browse through my testimonials to discover the different countries!
Last time I checked I counted 24 different countries 😲
- Will I be the only female in the group?
Actually surprisingly, the majority of my participants are female. About 60% vs 40% male. So you will def. not be the only one. I love having a good gender balance, it makes for the most fun groups.
- Can I bring my partner?
No, I only accept drone photographers. No +1's. This is to ensure that the focus remains on the droning and learning aspect of the trip. And we can all nerd out about drones without any interruption or social judgement 😇
You are of course free to add some days before or after the trip with your partner, to explore the destination even more. I would even recommend that.
- What if I need to cancel my trip?
In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel your trip, reach out to me immediately!
- Before 3 months to departure: You have already paid your down-payment, which is not refundable.
- Within 3 months of departure: The 2nd and final payment has been made and is not refundable.
- If I still find a replacement for your spot, I will refund you 60% of the final payment and you can keep 60% of the down payment as a credit for a future trip.
FAQ Mauritius
- What kind of food can I expect?
Mauritius has a rich 'Creole' cuisine, which is a mixture of Indian flavours with basic French cuisine and a lot of local fruits and vegetables. Expect a lot of fresh fish and curries, but our chef will also prepare a good grilled steak for example!
- What's the weather like in September?
Mauritius is a tropical island. The summer officially starts as of October. That means the last week of September is the perfect month to go. It's not too hot yet, but the winter winds have died down already. Expect temperatures around 25-27 degrees Celsius (77-80 Fahrenheit) during the day and 19-21 degrees Celsius (66-69 Fahrenheit) during the night/early morning.
Tropical also means it has a high humidity. Expect 70-80% humidity, however with the constant ocean breeze, it's a very pleasant climate.
- How high are the mountains we are going to climb?
The 2 main peaks we will conquer on this trip are called Le Morne (555m) and Le Pouce (812m). The climb starts from sea level, so these will be our actual elevation meters. Le Morne is quite steep at the end, especially the 'staircase' section. Le Pouce is an easier path all the way up.
Both will take about 1h-1h30 to climb up and offer magnificent sunrise views over the island and the lagoon. If we're lucky, we'll get some low hanging clouds at Le Pouce.
- What do I need to pack for this trip?
You'll need some solid hiking shoes. No slippers on mountain peaks! A good backpack is also indispensable. A 1L metal water flask to refill with water as well.
A good backpack: around 20-25L is enough. Make sure it fits your drone bag + some extra room for a rain jacket and your water bottle. Make sure it has a rain cover. And most importantly that it's comfortable to walk with. A good waist belt will help you with this.
- What kind of power sockets do they use in Mauritius?
Power sockets in Mauritius are of type G (left) and C (right), on 230V. Take an universal power adapter and a multiplug with an extension cord to charge all your batteries.
Here are some drone photos from the previous Mauritius drone trip:
If you want to see more photos, check out my Mauritius drone photos album.