Mauritius is rapidly strengthening its appeal as one of Africa’s leading offshore property destinations, with growing numbers of South Africans (SA) investing in luxury developments on the island.
According to reports highlighted by BusinessTech, SA buyers purchased more than R101 million ($6.1 million) worth of apartments within just 30 minutes during the launch of a new luxury property development on Mauritius’ north-west coast.
The development, known as Alba, was launched in March 2026 in Trou aux Biches, a popular beachside town known for its tourism appeal, resort lifestyle and strong rental market. Developers said every buyer in the first sales phase was South African.
Unlike traditional property launches, the Alba project used a fully digital sales platform, allowing buyers to reserve apartments online in real time from anywhere in the world.
The development includes 36 furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from about R4.08 million ($245 000).
Developers behind the project said the strong demand reflects a growing trend among South Africans looking for offshore investment opportunities, passive rental income and long-term financial security.
“As global investors become increasingly sophisticated, access and execution are just as important as the asset itself,” said Norbert Koenig, Managing Director of Red4.
“What we’ve seen with this launch is a clear indication that when you combine a well-positioned product with a seamless buying process, the market responds quickly and decisively,” he added.
Situated about 100 metres from the beach, the apartments are located in one of Mauritius’ busiest tourism areas, where accommodation occupancy rates reportedly average around 83% annually.
The development also offers a short-term rental management model operated by Luxury Ocean Vacations, enabling owners to earn rental income without handling daily operations themselves.
Developers estimate first-year net yields could reach up to 8.2%, with projected returns expected to grow over time.
Mauritius continues to attract strong interest from SA investors due to its political stability, favourable tax environment and lifestyle appeal.
The island nation was recently ranked Africa’s most peaceful country for the 18th consecutive year in the Global Peace Index.
Figures from the Bank of Mauritius also show foreign direct investment into the country’s property sector rose sharply over the past year, reaching nearly R8.4 billion ($504 million). Luxury apartments and villas accounted for most of the inflows.
SA investors contributed roughly R1.63 billion ($97.8 million) to those investments, representing a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, with France and SA emerging as the country’s largest foreign property investors.
–ChannelAfrica–
