Attractions in the North of Mauritius

• Pamplemousses botanic garden: - One of the most famous botanic gardens in the tropics with hundreds of plants. The water-lilies Victoria Amazonica and the manor house Château de Mon Plaisir (1735) are remarkable. Another attraction is unusual Talipot palm which flourishes only every sixty years and dies afterwards. Come on time! Ask for a guide to lead you through the park.

• Grand Bay - The heart of the island’s nightlife. Also a first choice shopping and leisure destination.
• Pereybere - A public beach very popular among tourists especially for its shopping facilities, restaurants and pubs. Watersports are also available.
• Mont Choisy - The longest and largest public beach in Mauritius. It is much appreciated for its fine white sand and the facilities has to offer.
• Balaclava Ruins - The ruins of the old Balaclava estate.
• The Triolet Shivala - The longest village on the island, Triolet, is also home of the biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath.
• Tamils temple in Abercombie:
beautiful temple of the Tamils situated located in front of mountains (combine tour with a visit to the grave of Père Laval in Saint Croix).
• The Labourdonnais Orchards - Visitors can hike or mountain bike through perfumed exotic flowers and tropical fruit trees.
• The Aquarium Maurice - Five buildings with numerous tanks and pools containing many specimens of marine life from the Indian Ocean.

Attractions in the  East  of Mauritius
• Ile aux Cerfs (Deer Island) - This island has the most beautiful beach in Mauritius and is a paradise for watersport enthusiasts. You can dive, ride in a glass-bottomed boat, parasail or rent speedboats, water skiis and water scooters. It also offers a 18 hole golf course.
• The Waterpark Leisure Village - A water park located on Coastal road, Belle Mare. Guaranteed fun for kids and adults alike.
• Belle Mare Beach - A beautiful white sandy beach ideal for those who wants to swim or just lie back and relax in a a tranquil environment.
• Flacq Market - The country's largest open-air market.

Attractions in the  South-East  of Mauritius
• Domaine du Chasseur - Experiencing the nature of Mauritius. Walks for animal and nature loversYou've got here a magnificent park covering 2,000 acres, home to a variety of animals including the Java deer, wild boar, Kestrel and monkeys. Also a restaurant of the top class.
• Domaine L'Ylang Ylang - A plantation of ylang ylang trees located at Anse Jonchée few kilometres of Vieux Grand Port.. A visit of the plantation is a must for every nature-lover. Lovely situated restaurant.
• Bois Chéri: visit the tea production, enjoy the mauritian cuisine in a colonial house build 1819.
• La Vanilla Crocodile Park - Park with original vegetation in a beautiful environment. More than a thousand Nile crocodiles living in a secure enviroment. The place is situated in a luxuriant tropical forest with rare vegetation, banana and palm trees. monkeys, flying foxes, turtles, deer, tenrecs, giant tortoises, bats, wild pigs, geckos, and mangooses are the other attractions.The restaurant is recommendable: crocodile meat is served.
• Ile aux Aigrettes - For a genuine ecotourism trip you must visit this Nature Reserve situated at about 800 meters off the south-east coast of Mauritius.
• Dutch Ruins - The ruins of the first Dutch fortifications located at Vieux Grand Port, the oldest settlements in Mauritius.
• Mahebourg - One of the main fishing centres where you can find the Naval Museum of Mauritius.
• Souillac - A village with several historical remains and the coral-built “La Nef” house of famous Mauritian poet Robert Edward Hart.
Le Gris Gris: beautiful beach section in the south of Mauritius.

Attractions in the  West of Mauritius

• Chamarel (coloured earth) - The remarkably seven-coloured earth is believed to have been created by volcanic rocks that cooled at different temperatures, the earths form here beautiful patterns of color in the exposed hillsides. Chamarel waterfall.
• Casela Bird Park - Home to about 140 bird species and over 2500 birds from all over the world. There are also deer, tortoises, kangaroos, tigers, monkeys etc.
• Yemen - Java deers, wild boars, monkeys, mongoose and many other animals, birds or exotic plants can be found in this natural park.
• Martello Towers - This five small defensive forts was builded by the British Empire at the time of the Napoleonic Wars. The one, near the La Preneuse beach has been restored in 1999 and is now open for visitors.
• The Tamarin's Salt Pans

Attractions in the  inland region  of Mauritius

• Black River Gorges National Park - Black River Gorges National Park with its original jungle and bird life which exists only in Mauritius (the Pink Pigeon, the Echo Parakeet and the Mauritius Kestrel; all very rare species). Several walking-tours; Alexander Waterfalls It is highly recommended for its spectacular scenery, endemic plants and some of the rarest bird species.
• Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin) - Resting within the crater of an extinct volcano in the Black River Georges National Park, this natural lake is the most sacred pilgrim place for Hindus living in Mauritius. worth seeing specially when the feast Maha Shivaratree is celebrated there. You are welcome to the ceremonies held over there. Take off your shoes before entering the temples!
• Domaine les Pailles - Experience the original Mauritius : A nature park and cultural center covering more than 3,000 acres. Traditional sugar production, Landrover safaris and animation for children. The restaurants are part of the best of Mauritius.Casino of the luxury class.
• Le Val Nature Park - A natural reserve situated at Cluny in the Grand Port District.It is beautifully and quietly situated in the southeast with fresh water prawns farming, monkeys, Anthurium farm and more
Eureka - EUREKA: One of the most beautiful colonial villas of the island, It's a unique creole residence built in 1830 in a magnificient garden surrounded by the waterfalls of Moka River and the Moka Range. Today it's a museum with restaurant with country typical cuisine.
• Rochester Falls: enjoy a refreshing bath; near Souillac with charming vantage points
• Trou aux Cerfs in Curepipe: extinct volcano since a long time. From there you have an excellent view over the whole island.

Port Louis : the capital of the island of Mauritius

Port Louis, the capital and main port of Mauritius, was founded by the French governor, Mahe de Labourdonnais in 1735. The harbour is nestled within a semi-circle of picturesque mountains. This alluring town has restored its past glory and elegance. One of the main sights of Mauritius is the market with the fruits and vegetables piled up artistically. Just opposite is the bazaar where you can purchase souvenirs and spices at favourable prices. At a close distance from the main square there are some exquisite French colonial buildings; especially the Government house and the Municipal Theatre, which were built during the 18th century. Besides these, there are two eye catching Cathedrals, Anglican and Catholic and a mosque too. The Supreme Court, natural history museum, the Worldwide Masks museum are also present in the capital town.

Visit also of these places:
•The small museum of natural history, the Jummah Mosque, the •Cathedral Saint Louis, the race course Champs de Mars; Caudan Waterfront with its restaurants, shops, cinemas und bars: mainly on weekends the new meeting point for Mauritians and tourists. Rove through Chinatown , go for a stroll along Rue Desforges (S.S. Ramgoolam) and •Rue Royal. Pay a visit to the excellent restaurants.
•Père Laval : from 1841 to 1864 missionary in Mauritius. His grave in Saint Croix isn't a pilgrim place only for Christians.

Who likes to hike, shouldn't fail to climb the Signal Mountain since one has a beautiful view of town from there.

                    HOME   UP