Joanna James
From verdant nature reserves teeming with abundant wildlife, plentiful beaches, fantastic gin distilleries and top restaurants that promise to leave foodies delighted, Mauritius has a lot to offer. Planning a tropical holiday in this tiny little island soon? Then here are some of the best places to visit in Mauritius.
Thought to be among one of the world’s best botanical gardens, the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden is best explored in a private guided tour. Popularly known as the Pamplemousses Botanic Garden, this attraction is open to the public throughout the week from 9 to 5. Located in close proximity to Port Louis, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden also happens to be the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere.
Nestled amidst a vibrant tropical estate, the Rhumerie de Chamarel Distillery is the perfect place to head to learn about how rum is made. Here one can enjoy a guided visit to the distillery followed by a fun delicious rum-tasting session – where one will get to sample different flavours of rum produced at Rhumerie de Chamarel. Visiting guests also have the option to enjoy a delicious lunch following a guided tour and the rum-tasting session. This distillery can be easily reached from hotels such as Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas with ease.
Easily one of the best attractions in Mauritius, the Bel Ombre Nature Reserve spans over 1,300 hectares and is best explored by a quad bike. Here you will get the chance to explore a diverse landscape including vast sugar cane fields, stunning waterfalls, and mesmerising rock pools. This nature reserve is also home to a large among of endemic bird species including the Mauritius Kestrel, Pink Pigeon, and the rare Mauritius Black Bulbul.
No visit to a location such as Mauritius is complete without paying a visit to a local restaurant serving authentic Mauritian cuisine. Authentic Mauritian grub features a diverse blend of Chinese, Indian, European, and Creole influences. Chex Tante Athalie effortlessly captures this influence in their carefully curated menu. The dining experience is further heightened by a lovely ambience. Diner can tuck into exquisite dishes while overlooking carefully manicured gardens filled with vibrant flowers.
Located on the island’s northern coast, Port Louise is the bustling capital of Mauritius – a visit there is a great way to discover what day-to-day urban life is on this tropical island. Here one can take in beautiful colonial architecture featuring heavy French influence, fantastic shopping malls and great dining options to choose from.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Le Morne Brabant Mountain is located on the southwestern coast of the island and stands today as a symbol of freedom. A rugged mountain, Le Morne Brabant Mountain is filled with hidden caves which once sheltered runaway slaves. The mountain is also home to an abundance of flora and fauna as well.
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