The word Mauritius alone conjures up images of tropical luxury and extravagance and .the island, set in its turquoise sea, does not disapoint. The beaches are what has made this place famous and they certainly live up to their billing but there is a lot more to Mauritius. From the capital capital Port Louis, Africa’s wealthiest city to the bustling market towns of Quatre Bornes and Curepipe and the dramatic virgin forests at Black River Gorges National Park it is worth exploring.
We have put together some not to be missed things to do on the island.
Black River Gorges National Park
Mauritius’ sole national park is a spectacularly wild expanse of thick forest covering 3.5% of the island’s surface and home to over 300 species of flowering plants and nine species of bird unique to Mauritius, including the famous pink pigeon which is staging a very gradual comeback from the brink of extinction.
South Mauritius
Discover another side to Mauritius by driving the coastal road from Souillac to Baie du Cap, surrounded by untamed scenery and stunning views
Le Morne Peninsula
Visible from much of southern Mauritius, Le Morne Brabant (556m) is the stunning, vast rock from which this beautiful peninsula takes its name. The peninsula itself has some of the country’s best beaches along its 4km shores and is home to a number of upmarket hotels.
We have put together some not to be missed things to do on the island.
Black River Gorges National Park
Mauritius’ sole national park is a spectacularly wild expanse of thick forest covering 3.5% of the island’s surface and home to over 300 species of flowering plants and nine species of bird unique to Mauritius, including the famous pink pigeon which is staging a very gradual comeback from the brink of extinction.
South Mauritius
Discover another side to Mauritius by driving the coastal road from Souillac to Baie du Cap, surrounded by untamed scenery and stunning views
Le Morne Peninsula
Visible from much of southern Mauritius, Le Morne Brabant (556m) is the stunning, vast rock from which this beautiful peninsula takes its name. The peninsula itself has some of the country’s best beaches along its 4km shores and is home to a number of upmarket hotels.
Mauritius
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