What to watch in Mauritius

The first thing you should look at in Mauritius is nature. Here everything is ruled by the kingdom of greenery and the endless blue ocean(best places in mauritius). The recipe for the perfect tour of the island: Rent a car, drive with an open roof along the serpentine and admire the passing forests, incredible seven-color sands and water landscapes, complemented by many small islands. In addition, mountains scattered throughout the landscape are especially attractive on the island. If you are going to conquer them, be sure to take a guide, he will show you safe paths and lead you to the most exotic places.

In addition to natural beauties, the island also has museums, nature reserves and cultural sites, which we will talk about in more detail for each resort on the island.

TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT

1. Le Morne Brabant

Le Morne Brabant, which is located in the south of the island, is a sparsely inhabited place. It is mostly surrounded by hotels. There you will have the opportunity to see the world heritage listed Le Morne Mountain, a unique peak that encapsulates much of the history of Mauritius. The mountain was the place, for the slaves, to escape from their masters. The place is full of beautiful viewpoints on the west coast of the island and on the southern part of the island.

2. Black River Gorges National Park

A national park spread over 6,574 hectares of incredible native forests and wildlife, covering 3.5% of the land area of Mauritius and including a variety of ecosystems. This dense forest is home to more than 300 species of flowering plants. Do you want to see one of the rarest birds in the world? Then the national park is your best bet, as it is the habitat of the rosy pigeon, a bird endemic to Mauritius, which almost went extinct. The national park proposes a series of long hiking trails for nature lovers. For visitors who love the great outdoors, the Black River Gorges is an ideal place to indulge in its array of panoramic views of the island’s landscape, including landscapes, gorges, peaks, and waterfalls.

3. Chamarel

Chamarel is a small town located in the Savanne district. Chamarel attracts a lot as you will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful places in its surroundings: the highest waterfall in Mauritius at 100 meters and the lands of 7 colors. Chamarel Falls is as impressive a waterfall as you’ll find anywhere and it’s a perfect spot. Climbing the stairs to the observation deck reveals a breathtaking view when you reach the pool 100 meters below. The ‘Land of Seven Colours’, made up of sand dunes of different distinct colours, including reds, browns and purples, will impress more than one. This phenomenon is due to the cooling, at different temperatures, of volcanic rocks that resulted in dunes of different colors.

4. La Vanille Crocodile Park

The star of the show here is without a doubt the crocodile, but you will also see other creatures such as giant bats, giant tortoises, monkeys and a huge collection of insects. As you walk through the jungle observing the flora and fauna, you will learn more about the endangered species endemic to Mauritius. Its insectarium is one of the largest private collections of butterflies and other insects in the world. And those beautiful creatures are a feast for the eyes. The park’s restaurant even offers Crocodile Curry on its menu. What could be better than ending the visit savoring a crocodile curry in the restaurant?

5. Pamplemousses Botanical Garden

Also known as the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden, the plot covers 60 acres of land and boasts a number of varieties of palm trees. A unique feature of the garden is its giant lily ponds with tadpoles and frogs, fruit trees with bats hanging from the branches, lakes with giant tortoises and fish not forgetting the trees planted by famous figures such as Nelson Mandela and Indira Gandhi.

6. Château de Labourdonnais

In the heart of a splendid natural estate, the Château de Labourdonnais helps you rediscover the Mauritian lifestyle of the 19th century… Brilliantly restored, this majestic mansion, built in 1859, has recovered all its original splendor and offers a unique experience to your visitors. After visiting the castle, you can take a walk in its garden, then visit its distillery and at the end taste the locally produced rum at the Rhumerie des Mascareignes. At the estate you will also have the opportunity to taste typical Mauritian cuisine which will surely delight your taste buds.

7. Ile Aux Cerfs

A large outer island of Mauritius, Iles Aux Cerfs lies off its eastern coast, with spectacular white-sand beaches, palm trees, and waters of every shade of blue. It remains one of the main attractions of the island. There, the postcard blue lagoon will make you feel like you’ve just arrived on a treasure island. Iles aux Cerfs is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a barbecue and go paragliding for a majestic aerial view of this unspoiled island. The main beach of the island offers basic services including restaurants serving tasty food. It is also home to the Bernard Langer golf course.

8. The roche qui pleure / The souffleur

This place is just amazing, superb, relaxing and inspiring. Big unique waves crashing against the volcanic cliffs. The rocks being porous will make you hear, in each backslash, the breathing of the rocks. An incredible and unique experience that everyone should see and enjoy.

9. Grand Bassin

Grand Bassin, an extinct volcano, now a lake high in the mountains some 1,800 feet above sea level, is the holiest Hindu site on the island of Mauritius. It is also a well-known place of interest. In the place you can visit a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The people of the island believe that it is filled with holy waters from the Ganges River in India on the occasion of Maha Shivara. The Tree People pilgrimage from their homes to the lake on foot, carrying religious chariots (Kawals) all the way. There is also a majestic 108-foot Shiva statue that brings a touch of uniqueness to that specific spot.

10. Champ de Mars in Port Louis

Horse racing fanatic? Then this is definitely a must visit place. Put on your best outfit and spend your Saturday at the Champ de Mars racecourse. The racecourse is the oldest in the southern hemisphere and the second oldest in the world. There you can enjoy canapés and drinks, and who knows, if you are willing to gamble, you may end up with a jackpot. You don’t have to be a huge horse racing fan to enjoy the electrifying atmosphere of the Champ de Mars.

There are obviously more places to visit, but the above are the ones you should not miss. We specialize in providing Cars rental services, Sightseeing in Mauritius, Boat tours in Mauritius,… many beautiful places are waiting for you to discovery.

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