Mauritius
is a dream
tourist
destination
with palm
trees,
coral
reefs,
white sandy beaches, lush
vegetation and friendly people. The Mauritian
people consists of Africans, Chinese,
Indian, English and French. The country still has a distinct French
ethos.
REASONS TO VISIT
Deep-sea fishing
is enjoyed game fishermen
who have
some fine
species available.
Maha Shivaratree Festival
is held
In February
or March, Hindus honour Lord
Shiva by making a pilgrimage to Grand Bassin Lake.
Snorkelling on the
Coral Reef Most hotels
provide snorkelling gear
for those who
want to explore the shallow reefs.
A Helicopter
Trip around the
Island
is not to
be missed.
The Pamplemousse Gardens and the huge lily pads.
Black River Gorges National Park
will give you a
thrill.
Cultural Cuisine Chineseand
other restaurants offer great food.
The Naval Museum in Mahe’bourg houses
sailing artefacts.
Parasailing A great way to look at the coast.
Cocktail
hour
The
cocktails
are enjoyed
while
appreciating a breath-taking sunset.
TOURIST’S DELIGHT
The Five-star Royal Palm Hotel
caters for
many guests
that arrive by helicopter. You
can find anything from
masseurs,
windsurfing
instructors,
restaurants, a sauna, and boutiques
including Clubs and
Bars for entertainment and relaxation.
The Rodrigues Island
is
indescribable,
situated
about 560kms to the north east of Mauritius,
it will just blow
you away. Rodrigues
has tropical beaches
with a few
small
hotels and no
resorts.
Birding and
hiking through
the dense vegetation is great
. Scuba diving is
also a big attraction here.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in Mauritius
is varied
from 5 star
resorts to
self
catering
venues. January, July, August
and
December are the busiest times, so the prices will
be a little higher during these times.
GETTING THERE
South
African
Airways
operates
weekly with
Air France,
Lufthansa
and British
Airways.
Air Mauritius has weekly flights from
major
African
Cities and
many European cities. There are flights from Bombay, Delhi, Hong Kong,
Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Perth and Singapore.
