Mauritius is an island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. The island of Mauritius promises to be a unique holiday destination. It is filled with cultural diversity, exotic scenery and limitless activities for adventurers and the best time to visit is from May to December.

Major attractions in Mauritius-

Beaches in Mauritius- The beaches in Mauritius provide excellent relaxing opportunities and some of the finest beaches of the island are- Grand bay, Pereybere, Belle Mare and Le Morne & Tamarin. Travelers can experience some famous watersports such as water-skiing, deep-sea fishing, parasailing and kite-surfing.

Black River Gorges National Park- Those who love nature will not be disappointed in Mauritius. The Black River Gorges National Park is home to around 311 native and endemic flowering plants and also few species of birds that are only found in Africa.

Flora and Fauna- Mauritius has 700 species of indigenous plants and is world’s second largest supplier of flowers. There are around 60 different species of orchids found here.

There are very few animals in Mauritius and a few native species include- Pink Pigeon, Echo Parakeet, Mauritius Kestrel, Telfair Skink and Mauritian Fody. Mauritius was also the only known habitat of the extinct Dodo bird.

Port Louis- Situated on the north-west coast, Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. The places that you can visit in Mauritius are- Government House, Theatre of Port Louis, Fort Adelaide and Aapravasi Ghat which is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also visit the Caudan Waterfront, which is considered as one of the best shopping and dining destinations in Mauritius.

Adventure sports- Mauritius has a lot to offer to adventure lovers. They can enjoy sky-diving, sea excursions, trekking in Black River Gorges national Park, Bel Ombre and Valriche, deep sea fishing.

Honeymoon destination- Mauritius is among the top honeymoon destinations in the world. The stunning scenic beauty of this island will make your honeymoon memorable.