Mauritius is the best place in Africa for a vacation with loved ones. There’s no better location than the rich natural beauty of the sapphire sea and the splendid white beaches. What adds to the charm of the place is that it is a beautiful and harmonious blend of several global cultures like the Chinese, African, Indian, Creole and the Europeans. There are beautiful landscapes in the form of waterfalls, forests and a stunning underwater world. There are innumerable places of tourist attractions which include the parks, gardens and hotels. It is the perfect place to for some fun and rest.
Grand Bay
Grand Bay
Grand Bay, Mauritius (Via)
It is one of the best tourist attractions in Mauritius not only because of its natural beauty but also because of all the outdoor activities available here like scuba diving, and parasailing. The submarine venture is a great hit with people as you can get to explore the underwater life. Many restaurants, clubs and shopping malls are also available nearby.
Things to do
Mauritius is famous for its white sandy beaches like the Grand Bay, Blue Bay and the Tamarin. Boating, sailing, skiing, fishing and sunbathing are some of the activities you can indulge in here.
Visiting Port Louis will definitely be part of your agenda in Mauritius. This capital of Mauritius is a major tourist attraction more so for the numerous places of tourist interests like the Municipal Theater, Cathedrals, Mosque, Supreme Court and the Natural History Museum.
Being a place of many religions and beliefs, there are bound to be spectacular religious monuments. The Triolet Shivala is one such place - a Hindu temple built in the year 1819 dedicated to the Hindu Gods. The place is also the longest village on the island.
The wildlife is something you can get to enjoy here in Mauritius. So, take a look at the wildlife parks in the islands like the Black River Gorges National Park, the La Vanille Crocodiles Park and the Domaine du Chasseur.
Don’t miss out on the Chamarel or colored earth which is created by volcanic rocks that are cooled down at varied temperatures. The different patterns of color are just too beautiful to be missed.
Also see the Royal Botanical Gardens of Palmlemoussses famous for its collection of exotic plants and the Casela Bird Park for its 140 species of birds.
How to go there
You can reach Mauritius by air arriving at the two major airports in Mauritius. Moving around in Mauritius is best done by taxi, bus or car. Express buses are a cheap means of transportation in Mauritius. Taxis can be convenient but hiring a car is definitely not.
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