These are just a few of the great attractions in Mauritius for the
whole family to enjoy together.
PAMPLEMOUSES
GARDENS
Created by Pierre Poivre in the 18th century, it must be one of the
most impressive botanical gardens in the world. It has eighty species of palms,
among its 600 different types of trees which include ebony and mahogany, fruit
tress, nutmeg and clove. Among its most famous trees, there is the Talipot
palm, a floral curiosity which blooms only once every 60 years before dying.
It basins and ponds, rich with Amazon and Indian water lilies, invest the
scene with a sense of surpassing peace and tranquility.
BLACK RIVER GORGES
NATIONAL PARK
Enclosing
an area of 6'574 hectares, the National Park is situated in the south-west of
the island, at the very heart of the Plaine Champagne and the Black River Georges.
The area contains the only contiguous native forest areas of the island, which
are the home of many endangered species of plants and birds, including the Mauritius
kestrel and the pink pigeon. The area possesses high scenic value and is one
of the few places in Mauritius where people can enjoy nature and learn about
the natural environment.
LE VAL NATURE
PARK
It lies in a peaceful valley, on some 100 hectares of woodland, to
the south-east of Mauritius at St Hubert. Its lakes and natural water ponds
abounding in fresh water fish and shrimps, its aquarium and fascinating population
of monkeys, its birds and stags make it an ideal place for leisurely strolls.
It also includes a children's park equipped with a merry-go-round and a small
train, a restaurant with continental, Mauritian, Chinese and Indian food.
CASELA NATURE
PARK
More
than 2000 birds of 180 different species are housed in a hundred aviaries
scattered over 25 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens. Situated
in the west coast of the island, Casela houses the Mauritian pink
pigeon, one of the rarest birds in the world, as well as tigers, monkeys,
lemurs, axis deer, giant tortoises, ostriches and walabies.
CHAMAREL MULTI-COLOURED
EARTHS
While you will probably see colored sands for sale all over Mauritius,
this is the source. This was the first tourist attraction on the island, and
it remains popular today. This natural curiosity is of volcanic origin. The
coloured earths result from the erosion of the earth disclosing ancient volcanic
ashes with 7 pre-dominant colours including ochre, violet and red. If you
go, make sure to visit the nearby Chamarel waterfall, which is some 90-metres
high!
Enclosing
an area of 6'574 hectares, the National Park is situated in the south-west of
the island, at the very heart of the Plaine Champagne and the Black River Georges.
The area contains the only contiguous native forest areas of the island, which
are the home of many endangered species of plants and birds, including the Mauritius
kestrel and the pink pigeon. The area possesses high scenic value and is one
of the few places in Mauritius where people can enjoy nature and learn about
the natural environment.
More than 2000 birds of 180 different species are housed in a hundred aviaries scattered over 25 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens. Situated in the west coast of the island, Casela houses the Mauritian pink pigeon, one of the rarest birds in the world, as well as tigers, monkeys, lemurs, axis deer, giant tortoises, ostriches and walabies.
