With open water access to the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australia, the African island of Mauritius is a cultural melting pot surrounded by bone-white beaches and azure waters. Even if you’re short on time, the island’s relatively small size means it’s easy to see the country in its entirety.
Some of the best things to do in Mauritius are sightseeing tours that stop at top attractions such as the Black River Gorges National Park, the Chamarel waterfall, the Grand Bassin crater lake and the Trou aux Cerfs volcano. Learn More
The Black River Gorges National Park is the site of most of Mauritius’ native rainforests – as well as featuring some of the most scenic hiking trails the island nation has to offer.
The park is rich in endemic plants and animals, including the endangered pink pigeon. A short and popular hike takes you to the Alexandra Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country.
In the southwest of Mauritius, Chamarel Waterfall is the highest single drop waterfall in the country.
Its thunderous waters plunge 300 feet (100 metres) – almost as high as the Statue of Liberty – into crystal-clear pools surrounded by lush vegetation. A trip to this scenic spot is one of the best photo opportunities in the country.
The picturesque district of Savanne, the most south-western of Mauritius’ nine districts, is renowned for its rocky, unspoiled landscape, stunning beaches and a number of notable cultural attractions.
Seaside villages such as Souillac and Bel Ombre offer a more classic tropical holiday experience. However, it is worth seeing the natural beauties Seaside resort villages like Souillac and Bel Ombre provide of the interior such as the Black River Gorges National Park.
The Seven Coloured Earth Geopark is famous for its multicoloured sand dunes created by unusual volcanic topography. Photographers come to take pictures of the striped show, while geologists are intrigued by the physics of the segregating dirt. The Chamarel Waterfall, the largest single drop cascade in Mauritius, is another feature of the park.
The Ebony Forest Reserve, one of Mauritius’ most important ecoreserves, is dedicated to the conservation of the island’s indigenous forest and endangered fauna. With gorgeous hiking routes and ocean-view viewpoints, it’s a wildlife enthusiast’s dream, home to over 140 native and unique plant and animal species.
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Casela World of Adventures is one of Mauritius’ most popular family attractions, and for good reason. It offers adrenaline-pumping activities such as ATV riding, suspended bridges, a high-speed zipline, and a variety of African creatures to see on a safari unlike any other.
If you want to enjoy some water, sun and snorkeling, Blue Bay Marine Park is a great place to start. This picturesque region on the south coast of Mauritius has white sands, shallow waters and an abundance of colourful marine life, including tropical fish and corals.
Ilot Gabriel (Gabriel Island), one of Mauritius’ Northern Islands, is a small and uninhabited paradise that is easily accessible. It’s a popular snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing destination thanks to its white-sand beaches, surrounding coral reef, and crystal-clear waters. The island is also a natural reserve, and birdwatchers may see the paille-en-queue, a long-tailed seabird that lives there.
Since 1892, the Bois Cheri Plantation has been producing tea in southern Mauritius. The plantation, which spans over 617 acres (250 hectares), includes fields, a production facility, and a museum where visitors may learn about tea directly from the source. Read more on Tea Route tour
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