How to Have Pleasing Experiences with Mauritius Holidays

by Daisy Wilkinson Travel Guides

Located off the south-eastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is an enchanting island destination visited by more than a million tourists from different corners of the world. It is a perfect mix of beautiful natural surroundings and a rich cultural heritage. This island country is home to a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-religious population, which has contributed immensely towards its cosmopolitan environment. The Global Peace Index of 2019 ranked it among the safest and most peaceful countries in the world. During your time spent in this fantastic island nation, you'll get to explore its most popular attractions.

Among the places worth exploring during your Mauritius holidays is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, which is commonly known as Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. This garden was first constructed in the late 18th century by Pierre Poivre. It is located in the Pamplemousses district of the country and is the Southern Hemisphere's oldest botanical garden. It is renowned for its pond of giant water lilies, which is one of the botanical garden's major attractions. Named after the first prime minister of the nation, it also features sugar canes, spices, and more than 80 varieties of palms from different places across the globe, such as Asia, Central America, and Africa.

Spread across a vast region of over 6,500 hectares in hilly south-western Mauritius, Black River Gorges National Park was created to save the natural vegetation of the island destination and to make it one of the sightseeing hotspots of Mauritius. A visit to this national park would give you the chance to take a walk along the green surroundings and get to Black River Peak, which is the highest point of the island. This park has excellent facilities for its visitors, including picnic areas and two information centres. It is also home to some endemic species of birds, such as the Mauritius parakeet, Mauritian kestrel, Mauritius bulbul, and pink pigeon.

Your holiday of this island country would never be considered complete without a visit to the Seven Coloured Earth located in Chamarel Park. For many years, this has remained a geological wonder and is a major tourist attraction on the island. This is the only piece of land on the planet where you can find seven different colours of earth at one place. During your visit to this park, you can also explore the neighbouring falls and lush green vegetation. The waterfall of Chamarel has three different streams that have a free fall of about 100 metres into the gorge.

The beaches of Mauritius are places where you can unwind amidst gorgeous natural surroundings after your busy sightseeing schedules. Crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean rush towards their powdery white sands, offering you a great visual delight while relaxing or taking a stroll. One of the most spectacular among them is Trou aux Biches, which is well-complemented with elegant resorts. The beach of Ille Aux Cerfs Island and its beautiful lagoon create some wonderful settings to enjoy swimming and other exciting activities. Other fascinating beaches you can explore during your holiday are Mont Choisy Beach, and Grand Bay Beach.