Place of Interest

Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, is a vibrant town. Located in the north-west of the country, Port-Louis will touch you for sure. Founded by French Governor Bertrand-François Mahé de Labourdonnais in 1735, the city is the economic hub of the island and is very lively during the day, teeming with life.

At the entrance of Chinatown sits the Jummah Mosque, an outstanding building constructed at the end of the 19th century for Mauritians of Muslim faith, and which is still open for daily prayers.

One of the jewels of the capital is its theatre, currently under renovation, which dates back to the 19th century and has seen many theatrical groups performing on stage during its glorious days. It regularly hosted finest operas and operettas in vogue in Europe, and the theatre of Port Louis, one of the oldest in the region, was known for its exceptional acoustics.

Would you like to take a break to cool down before continuing your expedition? The Jardin de la Compagnie, few minutes away from the Government House, will offer you a nice breath of air in the shade of the centenary trees and big Banyan trees. You will come across statues and busts of some men who marked the history of Mauritius such as Léoville L'Homme and Rémy Ollier.

At the foot of the hill sits the Champ de Mars dating back to the early 19th century, one of the oldest horse racing tracks in the southern hemisphere. The Champ de Mars is part of the Mauritian heritage. If you are in Mauritius between May and early December, you should attend a horse racing day and discover one of the many facets of Mauritian folklore.

The monument of Marie Reine de la Paix, further south of Port-Louis, will give you another point of view of the capital from above. It was raised in honour of the Holy virgin by the Christians. From this very pleasant place with its nicely maintained flowerbeds, you will have a spectacular view of the capital.

The Garden covers an area of 33 Hectares. It is managed by a Trust known as the SSR Botanic Garden Trust enacted in May 1999. The main objectives of the SSR Botanic Garden Trust are conservation, education, recreation, culture and history.

Situated between Pointe-aux-Piments and Trou-aux-Biches, 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.

Discover Ile aux Aigrettes, a Nature Reserve anchored at about 800 meters off the south east coast of Mauritius. The sparkling waters of its beautiful lagoon, the ruins of an old French limekiln and the dense green canopy of the island's forest welcome you to this charming domain where the mistress of the place is none but mother nature.

“Le Port” manufacturer of ship models started the building of ship models in 1988 and have since then built thousands of replicas of famous boats among them, the “HMS Bounty”, “the HMS Victory”, “The Soleil Royal”, “The Black Pearl”, “The Wasa”.

One of the famous natural tourist attractions in Mauritius is the Trou aux Cerfs dormant volcano located about 1 kilometer from the town of Curepipe. The dormant, volcanic crater is around 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters and a depth of around 100 meters. Interestingly, Trou aux Cerfs is also called ‘Murr’s Volcano’.

Ganga Talao (commonly known as Grand Bassin in Mauritius) is a crater lake, about 550 metres above sea level, located in the mountainous Southwest district of Savanne. On the shoreline sits a temple along with a collection of small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other gods.

The Black River Gorges National Park is the largest protected forest of Mauritius. Providing over 50 km of magnificent and yet challenging hiking trails. This is the best way to get into the deep nature of Mauritius whether you prefer a hardcore climb to the highest peak or a gentler ramble through the forest.

Located some 700 meters above sea level, the incredible Alexandra Falls is found in the Black River Gorges National Park. The luxuriant flora and fauna of the forest and the magnificent landscapes altogether make it a wonderful way to connect with nature.

The seven colored earth is a natural phenomenon and a prominent tourist attraction. The colors evolved through conversion of basaltic lava to clay minerals. It is a relatively small area of sand dunes comprising sand of seven distinct colours (approximately red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow).

Formed by the River St.Denis, the waterfalls of Chamarel (Cascade Chamarel) have a height of 83m (272ft). The waterfalls and are surrounded by lush vegetation of Black River Gorges. You can have a vivid view of the waterfalls from both a lower and an upper viewpoint from the Black River National Park.

The Rhumerie de Chamarel opened with the theme: „ A dream is not a place but a journey…“ in September 2008. In the south west of Mauritius in the middle of the beautiful landscape of Chamarel you will find this distillery. Chamarel is not only famous for the coloured earth and the water falls but also provides many different types of tropical fruits and big plots with pineapple and sugarcane plantations

The visit to the reserve includes: the visit of Green valleys, Plateaus, Hills, Lakes, Waterfalls, Rivers, Volcanic ashes, 23 Coloured Earth, endemic and Indigenous Flora and fauna and access to the many facilities of the reserve such as the Kids Garden, Cafeteria and the restaurant.

The nature park has an incredible array of activities and fun experiences on offer. Adventurous travellers can try out thrilling activities ranging from ziplining, quad biking trails, canyoning and more, while those looking to have a fun time with their family can visit the impressive African safari animals including big cats, monkeys, giraffes, rhinos, impalas and zebras.

At La Vanille Nature Park you will discover the flora and fauna endemic to Mauritius and the neighbouring islands. It is in the shade of palm trees and giant bamboo that you will be able to observe animals in the reserve; Nile Crocodiles, tenrecs, eels, iguanas and turtles from Madagascar and Seychelles.

Bois Chéri is the first tea plantation in Mauritius and dates back to 1892. Visiting the Bois Chéri Estate is one of the main sites of the Mauritian Tea Route. This is the spot where tea-lovers will get to learn how tea is cultivated, picked and packaged.

Avalon Golf Estate sits nestled in the uniqueness of surrounding tea-growing fields. Cooler, more comfortable conditions can be expected in the south-central mountains of Mauritius, with a light cool breeze often contributing to the breath-taking vistas. Avalon is a destination within a destination, offering an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Peter Matkovich, a number of fine dining options and a secure housing lifestyle.

L'Aventure du Sucre is a sugar museum located in Pamplemousses, Mauritius. The museum is housed in the old Beau Plan Sugar Factory which used to operate from the 18th to the 20th century. The highlight is an interactive tour with giant screens and films. A kids tour is also available for 2 to 6 years olds. The visit also includes a free tasting of more than 30 products at le Village Boutik including 12 unrefined brown sugars, rums of the New Grove House, jams and honey

The Mauritius Glass Gallery is a Glass Foundry situated in Phoenix. Preservation of the local environment was the motivation for creating this company back in 1991, by the former Mauritius Breweries Ltd and Phoenix Camp Minerals. The idea behind the business was to recycle glass waste from the two companies.

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. The gardens also feature a replica of an ancient sugarmill, an "alambic" - an apparatus formerly used in distilling rum, a spice garden and a natural spring.

Travelers from across the world come to Ile Aux Cerfs beach in Mauritius to spend time with folks and friends. Mostly jam-packed during the weekend, it can be fun if sand and sun make a good combo for you. A cool and relaxing one among the coolest places to visit in Mauritius, it has some wonderful lagoons too.

Yet another treat for the history lovers. If you want an alluring view of the art and history of Mauritius and want to go into the depths of the country, this place is a must-stop. The Blue Penny Museum is a place just out of your wish list. From a plethora of magnificent explorations around the island, this specific museum does showcase it all.