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| Jardin
Botanique de Pamplemousses |
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gardens are known to naturalists throughout
the world for their countless species of indigenous
and exotic plants. |
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| The
Bird Garden of Casela |
Found
between Bambous and Tamarin in the Riviere
Noire district, the Casela Bird Park hosts
some 140 varieties of birds from around
the world. The main attraction remains the
Mauritian Pink Pigeon, one of the rarest
birds in the world, still fighting to avoid
the fate of the dodo. |
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| Vanilla
Crocodile & Tortoise Park |
Discover
tropical flora to find a variety of endemic
and exotic plants. In these lush green surroundings
where banana and palm trees as well as giant
bambous grow, more than a thousand Nile
crocodiles are bred. You will visit these
animals in their breeding ponds, in perfect
safety |
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| Aquarium |
Situated
between Pointe-aux-Piments and Trou-aux-Biches,
it hosts some 200 species of indigenous
fish, invertebrates, corals and sponges,
providing the visitor with a unique opportunity
of admiring the fauna and flora of the Indian
Ocean. |
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| Waterpark |
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unforgettable moments sliding on the giant
chutes, with family or friends. Relaxation
and pleasure guaranteed. |
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| Adventure
Park |
Regardless
of athletic ability, the young and not so
young can roam from trees to trees, and
path to path, attached to a lifeline (safety
equipment). In order to fully enjoy the
site’s fabulous views, kiosks have
been placed overlooking the Chamarel valley. |
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| Domaine
Les Pailles |
Ten
minutes south of Port-Louis lies the nature
park of Domaine Les Pailles, stretching
over 3,000 acres at the foot of the Moka
mountain range. You can choose between touring
the park in a Land-Rover, riding in a horse-drawn
carriage or in a train. |
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| Domaine
du Chasseur |
Situated
in the south-east of the island, near Mahebourg,
in the heart of abundant greenery, Le Domaine
du Chasseur covers about 1,950 acres. It
is also an exciting natural hunting ground
with its herds of some 1,000 deer and hundreds
of wild boar. Lovers of leafy walks can
chose between 5 and 15 kms long, allowing
them to admire rare kinds of trees and protected
species, such as the famous windhover kestrel.
A panoramic restaurant with a very good
typically Mauritian menu. |
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| Domaine
de l´Ylang Ylang |
| Ylang
Ylang plantation in Vieux Grand Port. A visit
of the plantation is a must for every nature-lover.
Lovely situated restaurant. |
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| Le
Val Nature Park |
Situated
in the south-east of the island at Cluny,
Le Val offers a view of the natural aquatic
life of shrimps, eels and freshwater fish.
The park also hosts anthurium green-houses,
watercress ponds, deer parks, as well as
monkeys and various bird species. |
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| Ile
aux Cerfs |
Ile
aux Cerfs is a paradise for water sports
and has the most beautiful beach in Mauritius.
You cannot afford to miss this tiny island,
delicately poised on the ocean, a real pearl
in the Mauritian landscape. |
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| Ile
aux Aigrettes |
Owing
to the remarkable work accomplished by the
Mauritius Wildlife Fund, the island has
become an international standard for the
protection of natural resources and endangered
species. A few of the world's rarest birds,
including the kestrel, can be seen there.
You can also discover the extremely rare
Pink Pigeon, the Green Gecko Phelsuma and
the Aldabra giant tortoise. |
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| Central
Market |
Port
Louis Central Market is still at the heart
of local life and traditions. All the ingredients
are gathered to capture the essence of Mauritius. |
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| Champs
de Mars |
Champs
de Mars is a very popular racetrack, the
oldest of the southern hemisphere. It has
been often associated with national and
political events since the official flag-raising
ceremony in 1968 to mark the independence
of the country. Today, it attracts a large
crowd during horseracing season. |
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| Caudan
Waterfront |
If
you go through Port Louis, the Caudan Waterfront
is the unavoidable place for one of the
best shopping opportunities and a wide range
of restaurants. |
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| Rajiv
Gandhi Science Centre |
The
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre is a joint venture
between Mauritius and India for the popularisation
of science and technology to the young. |
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| Salt
Pans |
| Owing
to the exceptional high level of sunshine
the district receives, Tamarin is naturally
the heart of salt production in Mauritius. |
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| Yemen |
Yemen
Reserve may not be the largest game reserve
on the island, but there is still lots to
see. You will be able to get close to the
herds of deer, as well as admire some splendid
species of Mauritian fauna. A few rustic
kiosks available in the reserve provide
an unobstructed view of the sea. There you
can sip a local punch while watching the
sun going down. |
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| Eureka |
| One
of the most beautiful colonial villas of the
island, today a museum. Restaurant with country
typical cuisine. |
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| Bois
Chéri |
| The
tea production and enjoy the mauritian cuisine
in a colonial house build 1819. |
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| Black
River Gorges National Park |
The
original jungle and bird life which exists
only in Mauritius (the Pink Pigeon, the
Echo Parakeet and the Mauritius Kestrel;
all very rare species). |
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| Coloured
Earth of Chamarel |
Among
the oddest sites of the island are the seven-coloured
dunes at Chamarel, believed to result from
the weathering of volcanic rocks. These
undulating and vividly contrasted layers
of earth are a short drive away from the
beautiful Chamarel waterfalls. |
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| Tamarin
Falls |
These
falls are awkward to reach, but it's worth
the effort for a beautiful, deep, cool bathe
at the bottom of the series of seven falls.
You can see them from the Vacoas side, if
you follow the sign from Henrietta. |
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| Rochester
Falls |
| Near
Souillac with charming vantage points. |
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| Trou
aux Cerfs |
Possibly
the main attraction of Curepipe for tourists,
is the extinct volcano since a long time.
From there you have an excellent view over
the whole island. |
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