Make Your Winter Holidays Exciting by Exploring Mauritius

Posted by Amanda Sutcliffe on November 29th, 2019

Mauritius is one of those travel destinations where you can have some memorable moments while unwinding amidst enchanting natural surroundings. This island nation located in the Indian Ocean attracts plenty of tourists every year owing to this reason. Home to a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural population, you'll have a wonderful time while getting around in this popular tourist destination. It is also home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Many of the species are endemic to this island country. During your winter holidays spent in this charming island nation, you'll get to explore some of its famous places.

One of them is the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, which is also known as Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. It is often called by its shortened name, the SSR Botanical Garden. This botanical garden is also considered the oldest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Constructed in the 18th century by Pierre Poivre, it covers a vast region of about 37 hectares. While exploring this garden during your Mauritius holidays, you can witness its wonderful offerings such as the spice garden and giant water lilies. You'll also get to see an excellent collection of palms from various places on the planet, such as the Indian Ocean, Central America, Africa, and Asia.

Yet another interesting place worth visiting in this island country during your winter holidays is Black River Gorges National Park. It is a national park situated in the hilly south-western part of Mauritius and covers an area of more than 6,500 hectares. Over the years, it has become one of the most important places in the country for tourists to visit during their sightseeing trips. You'll enjoy your walk amidst the green surroundings of this national park. The paths would lead you to the Black River Peak, which is the highest point on the island. This park has some good facilities in store for its visitors, such as 60 kilometres of walking trails, two information centres, and picnic areas.

Also known as Deer Island, Ile aux Cerfs is a gorgeous island located near the eastern coast of the country in the Flacq district. This island is extremely popular for its enchanting sandy beaches, an attractive lagoon, and facilities for indulging in some exciting activities, such as snorkelling and swimming. During your winter holidays spent in this island destination, you can enjoy a day of fun and relaxation with a visit to Ile aux Cerfs.

Don't forget to explore some great offerings in the capital city of Port Louis. It was created in 1735 by Mahe de Labourdonnais, a renowned French governor. Today, this city is the largest in Mauritius. It is surrounded by the Port Louis Moka Range, a charming mountain range. Through the years, many colonial buildings have been preserved well in this island country and the best example is Fort Adelaide or La Citadelle, which was built in the 19th century by the British. Port Louis Bazaar, Caudan Waterfront, Chinatown, and Police Barracks are some of the popular places you can visit while getting around in the capital.